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A dream career isn’t luck – it’s built
How to build a dream career by developing skills through hobbies
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
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
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Competitions - why they help your teen build skills - and deadlines for entry
Why entering competitions is always a winner for teens. Includes national websites with entry deadlines.
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
The Parents' Guide to Green Careers Week 2025 - how teens can find a green career to suit them
If your teen's interested in a green careers, here's some advice on paths they can take ahead of #GCW2025
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
Is there more to kindness than doing something nice?
Kindness - there's more to it than just being nice
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Options at 16 - The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
An introduction to EPQs - what they are, how they're assessed, qualifications achieved and how they support university applications
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) - what does this mean for my teen, do they have to do it, and how can I help as a parent?
Relationships, Sex and Health Education - what is taught by schools on this course and does my teen have to take part?
The Parents' Guide to
9 min read
Is your teen getting too much caffeine - and how much is harmful?
Is your teen's getting too much caffeine, how much is harmful and what can you do as a parent to help them find safer ways to boost energy
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
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