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Practical advice to help you support your teen through exams, choices, wellbeing and their next steps.
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Written specifically for parents, read the latest on all topics relating to personal growth - from providing the right home environment to helping them develop key transferrable skills.
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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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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5 min read
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 term around the corner, a little mental stimulation goes a long way.
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4 min read
How to help your teen find work experience
Practical ways to help your teen find work experience, from placements and shadowing to volunteering, virtual options and part-time jobs.
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5 min read
Why having fun can help shape your teen's future
How hobbies and interests help shape your teen's future.
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3 min read
How to keep your teen safe online - 10 practical tips
10 ways to keep your teen safe online, including recommendations for online specialists.
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6 min read
Kindness makes everybody's world better
17 February is Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrating kindness in all its forms, at school, home and work, and it's especially good for teens.
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The Parents' Guide to helping your teen cope with rejection
A first experience of rejection can feel very personal. Here's how to help your teen accept it, learn from it and recover quicker.
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4 min read
Key life skills to teach your teens before university
Soon you’ll wave your teenagers off as they leave home for university. Here are the key life skills to help them cope and thrive on their own.
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6 min read
Pros and cons of a gap year in Australia
Should your teen take a gap year in Australia before university? Here are the pros, the cons, and the practical planning they'll need.
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5 min read
Things you and your teen can do this October half-term
Our top ideas for spending quality time with your teen this October half-term, from days out to cosy afternoons.
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3 min read
Options at 16: the Cyber Extended Project Qualification (CyberEPQ)
What the CyberEPQ is, how it's structured and assessed, and how it can boost your teen's UCAS points and prospects in the cyber industry.
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6 min read
Five ways to make the Christmas holidays count
Five easy things your teen can do over the Christmas holidays that get them into the festive spirit and give them something to talk about in future applications.
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3 min read
Exams finished - ideas for your child's summer bucket list
Exams are over and your teen has a long summer ahead. Here's a bucket list of positive, healthy ways for them to fill it.
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5 min read
10 summer activities to help set your teen up for the future (and they're fun too)
Ten summer activities that are enjoyable and worthwhile, helping your teen develop character and skills without the pressure of school.
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