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The pros and cons of a gap year: Should your teen take one?
The pros and cons of taking a gap year - what you should help your teen think about when considering a gap year

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Going to bed - how to help your teen get enough sleep
Why sleep is important and how to help your teen get enough

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5 min read


The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: understanding student finance and how to apply
The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: student finance explained and how to apply

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Heading to university? Make sure your teen packs the right things!
Make sure you teen packs the right things when going to university

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Getting ready to go back to school
top tips for going back to school

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7 ways your teen can be in a fantastic place to start Year 13 in September
Discover summer activities to help your teen boost skills, gain experience, and prepare for Year 13 – from revision and volunteering to personal growth.

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7 Brain-Boosting Summer Activities That Will Give Your Teen a Head Start This September
Summer holidays are the perfect chance for teens to recharge. But with the new school term around the corner, a little mental stimulation...

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Why virtual work experience can help your teen stand out – and where to find it
Virtual work experience, also referred to as online, remote or digital, provides young people with the opportunity to gain experience in the

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6 min read


How to help your teen find work experience
Work experience - why it's important and how to find it

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Why having fun can help shape your teen's future
A review of the top 20 skills sought by interviewers and which hobbies help teens develop them

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3 min read


Ways to keep your teen safe online
Ways to keep your teen safe online

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Countdown to exams
How parents can help their teens in the countdown to exams

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6 min read


How can I help my child revise for their GCSEs?
If you have a child about to start their GCSEs, there are probably any number of questions spinning around your mind. Aside from the...

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4 min read


Stressed out teen? 10 quick ways to help them feel better
10 quick ways to help your teen destress

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3 min read


Let's talk about the future
Key tips for talking to your teen about their future

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World Sleep Day - you'll want to stay awake for this!
How to help your teen get enough sleep

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5 min read


Kindness makes everybody's world better
17 February is Random Acts of Kindness Day , celebrating kindness in all its forms, whether at school, home or work. One of the ways we...

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Why sports, music and languages are especially good hobbies to hone soft skills
Whatever their hobby, your teen will be developing the soft skills interviewers look for

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How parents can help teens manage deadlines, study effectively, and maintain wellbeing
As your child transitions from home life to university, they will be faced with new academic pressures, including tight deadlines, a more...

Guest Post
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The Parents' Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week could prove why apprenticeships might be the right choice for your teen

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