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Practical advice you can use at home
Supporting a teen through GCSEs and sixth form can feel overwhelming. Our live calls give you clear, practical guidance you can use right away, helping you feel calmer, more confident and better able to support your teen.
Each call gives you:
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clear, practical advice on a key topic
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simple steps you can use at home
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expert guidance that’s easy to follow
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time to ask questions
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reassurance from people who understand the challenges teens face
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summary notes and useful resources to refer back to afterwards
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You don’t need a login. You can join from any device. And every session is designed to make life feel a little easier.
Topics we cover
Our live calls are timed to provide support at times when families need help most — from wellbeing and study habits to exams, work experience and post‑school choices. We’re with you through every stage of your teen’s journey.
How it works
We make joining simple and stress‑free.
1. Register for the call
Click the button below to register for the event via Eventbrite.
2. Check your inbox
We’ll confirm your registration and send you the joining link and a reminder before it starts
3. Join from any device
Click the link at the start time — no logins, no downloads, no fuss
4. Look out for our summary notes
With practical advice and resources you can use straight away
Next live call
University Personal Statements: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen
Wed 23 Sep 2026, 16:00-16:45 (UK)
Writing a university personal statement is one of the most stressful parts of the UCAS process - for teens and parents alike. This practical, live 45-minute session shows you what a strong personal statement looks like and how to support your teen through it without taking over, with time for questions.
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Find the sessions that matter most to you — from revision and motivation to stress, choices and next steps.
University Personal Statements: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen
Wed 23 Sep 2026, 16:00-16:45 (UK)
Writing a university personal statement is one of the most stressful parts of the UCAS process - for teens and parents alike. This practical, live 45-minute session shows you what a strong personal statement looks like and how to support your teen through it without taking over, with time for questions.
Degree Apprenticeships Explained: What Parents Need to Know
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 17:15-18:00 (UK)
A degree apprenticeship lets your teen gain a full degree while working and earning, with no tuition fees to pay. This live 45-minute session explains how this fast-growing route works and how you can help your teen decide whether it's right for them, with time for questions.
Study Skills & Revision: Helping Your Teen Build Better Habits at Home
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10:00-10:45 (UK)
Good revision is about consistent habits, not last-minute cramming. This practical, live 45-minute session gives you evidence-based techniques to help your teen study effectively at home and stay on track, with time for questions.
Work Experience for Teens: A Parent's Guide to Finding Placements
Tue 12 Jan 2027, 17:00-17:45 (UK)
Meaningful work experience helps teens build skills, confidence and a clearer sense of direction - but finding it can feel daunting. This live 45-minute session shows you practical ways to help your teen secure and make the most of a placement, with time for questions.
Apprenticeships for Teens: Helping Your Child Search, Apply & Interview
Wed 3 Feb 2027, 13:00-13:45 (UK)
Apprenticeships offer a practical, paid route into a huge range of careers - but the search and application process is very different from university. This live 45-minute session helps you guide your teen through it step by step, with time for questions.
The Changing World of Work: Building the Skills Employers Value
Wed 3 Mar 2027, 17:00-17:45 (UK)
The world of work is changing fast, and employers increasingly value skills and adaptability alongside qualifications. Marking National Careers Week, this live 45-minute session helps you support your teen to build what really counts, with time for questions.
Exam Season: Helping Your Teen Revise and Manage the Pressure
Thu 22 Apr 2027, 16:45-17:30 (UK)
As exams approach, many teens feel the pressure - and so do their parents. This live 45-minute session combines practical revision strategies with guidance on helping your teen stay calm and balanced through exam season, with time for questions.
Work Experience for Teens: A Parent's Guide to Finding Placements
Tue 4 May 2027, 16:15-17:00 (UK)
Meaningful work experience helps teens build skills, confidence and a clearer sense of direction - but finding it can feel daunting. This live 45-minute session shows you practical ways to help your teen secure and make the most of a placement, with time for questions.
Not ready for a live call?
If you want steady support throughout the year, Parent Club gives you regular letters, handouts and live calls. If you prefer focused help, you can buy our individual specialist parent guides on the topics you need right now.
Whatever you choose, you’ll always have access to clear, practical advice you can use at home.
Why we started
We’re Vanessa and Darius - two former school colleagues who kept hearing the same question from parents: “How can I help my teen?” We saw a gap: plenty of information for students, but almost nothing written for parents.
So in 2016, we set up The Parents’ Guide To, creating clear, up‑to‑date guidance and down‑to‑earth actions parents can trust to support their teens at every stage of GCSE and sixth form.