Slipping through my fingers
For all the parents who’ve just left their child at university. You’re not alone. This is how it feels to be both proud and sad in the same moment.
Helen
60 Gifts for university students
When your child leaves for university or college you may feel you want to treat them to a parting gift, or some treats to help them settle in. Here’s a list of 60 ideas for gifts to put in a university care package
How to cope when your child leaves home – the ultimate guide
Are you dreading your child leaving home for university? Read on for tips on how to cope, and what to do if it’s your child who’s having a wobble
How to stay connected to your teenager
Are you struggling to connect with your teenager? Don’t know how to relate to your kids as they get older? Here are some tips on how to stay connected to your teen, and a podcast episode featuring a mum who’s done an excellent job of it!
The impact of divorce on teenagers
This podcast episode deals with the impact of divorce on teenagers, and also looks at how easy it is to stay stuck in a rut as a midlife parent, feeling a bit blah, and what to do about it.
What’s really going on with girls’ friendships
Friendship issues don’t end when your daughter hits the teenage years, but our ability to step in as parents does. Here’s a different take on how to support our daughters when they fall out with their friends.
Rules for living with your teenage daughter
Emma Campbell talks on the podcast of her feelings of failure as the mother of a teenage daughter, and how she manages to find joy in the relentlessness of parenting teens. Plus, 9 rules that will make living with a teenage girl easier.
A weekend in the South Downs
A weekend away in the South Downs makes a perfect break for families or adults. Watercress Lodges and campsite is less than 2 hours from London, and has the Watercress Line steam train line on its doorstep – fun for children and train geeks!
Good podcasts for teenagers
Does your teen listen to podcasts? If not, they’re missing out. Here’s a list of good podcasts for teenagers, compiled by a teen.
Why you should spoil your ballot at elections
If young adults feel disillusioned with politics, here’s why spoiling their vote is a better bet than not voting at all.
How to nail your UCAS personal statement
Writing your personal statement for university doesn’t have to be daunting. Here are some tips on how to nail your UCAS form, from a recent applicant.