17/08/2018 | 3min read

How to set your kids up for success

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It’s fast approaching that time of year when just three little words will send a shiver down the spine of anyone under the age of 18: Back to school. But when it comes to creating a space that works for our kids to study, are there things to help give them a better chance of being productive? Here are six ways to set your child up for success. (more…)

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Extractor Fans

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