Parenting

The Ghost of Christmas past with type 1 diabetes

We put our tree up this weekend. It’s always a big deal, never a chore. In the pursuit of family traditions, I’ve always made sure that Christmas tree weekend is special. So no, you can pass on those Chelsea tickets, welcome the cancelled football match, and even – just this once – skip swimming lessons. Put on the Christmas playlist, overboil the mulled wine, and warm up some mince pies, because Christmas tree weekend has to happen in a certain way every year. I apologise if I’m a little prescriptive, slightly bossy, and rather a neat freak, but this weekend …

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Uni starters: Reasons to be glad they’re gone

The empty nest can leave parents feeling sad. If you need cheering up, here are some amusing thoughts on why we can be glad our kids left.

If you’re grieving since your child left home to go to university, here are lots of reasons to be glad they’re gone – it might raise a smile and distract you till they get home!

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.

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

Gaming: Keeping your child safe online

Activities for teens - Things for teenagers to do at home that don't involved gaming

Has your child just gone into year 6? Or started secondary school? If so, I’ll bet one of the hot topics in your household is smartphones, iPads and online access. Is your child safe with a smartphone m? Will they see things you don’t want to see? (Probably). How young is too young? And will they miss out socially if they’re the only one without a phone? (Again, probably). Still, if your child doesn’t yet have a smartphone, odds are it will be on their Christmas list come December. Either that or a gaming console, where they will play online …

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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!

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 Importance of Communication: Strategies for Talking to Your Teenage Daughter

Communicating with your teenage daughter can feel like a task you're destined to fail at. But it doesn't have to be like that. Read this article for tips to make connecting with a teenage daughter easier.

As a parent, communicating with your teenage daughter can be a daunting task. It can often feel like you are speaking two different languages, leaving both parties feeling frustrated and misunderstood. However, effective communication is crucial for building strong relationships and ensuring your daughter feels heard and supported during this pivotal time in her life. After writing my tips for living with a teenage daughter, I wanted to focus particularly in this article on the importance of communication, and offer you strategies for talking to your teenage daughter. From active listening to setting boundaries, these techniques will help you navigate …

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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.

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

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.

Tips for your Oxbridge personal statement

9 tips for writing a great Oxbridge personal statement

Writing a personal statement is daunting as it is, but when it’s being used to decide if you get into one of the top universities in the world, it becomes even more intense. Here are my tips for writing a great Oxbridge personal statement. Featured post by Maddie Wills 9 Tips for writing your Oxbridge personal statement To write a personal statement with a good chance of success at Oxford or Cambridge, there are some specific tips that can be worth following. The admissions tutors are looking for slightly different things to normal admissions teams, and being aware of this …

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How to cope with heavy periods as a teenager

Don't let heavy periods get in the way - here are some tips on how to manage heavy periods when yours first start.

Heavy periods as a teenager can be really depressing, and can make you feel like you can’t live your life to the fullest anymore. Life doesn’t have to be this way! Always having to be worried about a potential leak or stain, and having to deal with agonising cramps can really get you down, and so this blog post will cover some great top tips on how to deal with heavy periods as a teenager. Featured post by Maddie Wills Always be prepared for your period Make sure you always have sanitary products with you, and enough to last a …

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Good podcasts for teenagers

If your teen likes listening to podcasts, here's a great list of good podcasts for teenagers they might like to try.

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.

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.

10 Great films to watch with teenagers

Have you ever found yourself flicking through Netflix, or Amazon, listlessly trying to settle on something your entire family will be at least partly willing to watch? Try this list of ten films to watch with teens, and I guarantee at least one or two on here will definitely be a hit. Just think, if you work your way through this list, that’s ten whole evenings where there’s no debate about what to watch! *Contains affiliate links. 1. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Try this for some fun; high school student Ferris tries to have a day off school, but …

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