Parenting

Today could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the UK's approach to children's online safety. For years, parents, schools, campaigners and politicians have debated whethe... Read More

Boost confidence and preparation in young people to help them succeed in an increasingly tough job market. The jobs market for young people is as tough as ever with reducing opportun... Read More

Juggling a career and parenthood is a familiar story for many of us. But for single parents, there’s no handoff at the end of a long day, no one to share the school run or the last-minute work ... Read More

In my work as a professional coach, I am often called upon by parents in extremis to help them advocate for and safeguard their child where bullying, teasing, excluding, or controlling behaviour is a... Read More

Most of us realise that going for a walk in the park or forest with our children is beneficial for both their health and our own. Most kids love to run around, play hide and seek or simply look at th... Read More

Elaine Halligan, Director of the Parent Practice ( theparentpractice.com ) offers some expert advice for parents on how to manage screentime this summer. The summer holidays are almo... Read More

This is a particularly resonant topic for me this year. As I write this article, our daughter is having her last ever day of primary school. So as a coach, a speaker and trainer in the world of child... Read More

As many parents and teens head into the final stretch of GSCE and A level exam preparations, the key message is Don't stress!  This is so easy to say but hard to do especially as c... Read More

There have been many cases highlighted in the media of tragic severe allergic reactions which sadly have resulted in loss of life. Despite the media coverage there is still a certain amount of scepti... Read More

When it comes to financial matters the education system has let our children down. Historically there has been little to no emphasis on understanding the ways in which money can work for you. Le... Read More

A divide that exists between many teenagers and their parents is the Internet. The second generation to have grown up with the Internet is coming of age and this is a reality that their parents often... Read More

It’s the question we all dread “Does Santa really exist?” Do I tell them the truth? What do I say? What if they accuse me of being a liar? Our older children who... Read More

Divorce is common. In the United States, nearly 50% of all marriages ending in divorce. In many instances, children of divorce tend to suffer the most, given their inability to process and cope with ... Read More

Lots of us have felt surprise shock, grief and sadness about the passing of HM The Queen and even very young children will be picking up on the fact that a major event has happened. Some childre... Read More

Looking for childcare? What childcare options are there? And how can you bring the cost down? You’re pregnant. The birth is looming and you think you’ve got everything planned. Birth... Read More