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Education and the future
Returning to school: 7 tips to help secondary students cope
Children in Scotland are returning to school next week after an extended time away, with those in the rest of the UK following soon after. How can you help your secondary-age child deal with all the changes?
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Education and the future
Returning to school: your questions answered
Everything you need to know about the upcoming re-opening of schools in the UK
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Education and the future
Returning to school: 7 tips to help your primary-age child cope
Children in Scotland are returning to school next week after an extended time away, with those in the rest of the UK following soon after. How can you help them deal with all the changes?
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Education and the future
GCSE, AS and A level results 2020: Everything you need to know
All the information you need for this year’s unconventional results day
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Health and wellbeing
Coping with anxiety in a post-lockdown world
Worried about returning to normal after lockdown? You’re not alone. Here are some helpful tips for re-engaging with the world
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Games, apps and tech
The 6 apps and services that every parent should know about
A guide for parents to some of the most popular apps children use online
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Safety and settings
Understanding PEGI ratings
PEGI unpicked: UK video games ratings explained in full
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Games, apps and techHealth and wellbeing
Video games to help your child stay active
Playing games needn’t mean sitting still for hours on end. These eight titles will all get your child moving around
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Games, apps and tech
TikTok: what parents need to know
Despite only launching in 2018, TikTok has enjoyed a dramatic rise to become one of the most popular social media apps on the planet. Here’s everything parents and carers need to know about it.
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Games, apps and tech
Roblox: a parents’ guide
It's one of the world’s most popular video games, with more than 100 million monthly users – but is Roblox safe for your child? Here's the Parent Info guide to having a safe and enjoyable experience on it
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Parenting
The 5 digital parenting rules that REALLY matter
The really important things that every parent needs to know about online safety.
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ParentingEducation and the future
Should you worry about how much work your child is doing during lockdown?
Short answer: no. Long answer: no, but there are ways you can help motivate them…
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
How to celebrate special occasions during lockdown
It would be easy to downplay birthdays and other annual celebrations during the COVID-19 epidemic, but it’s important that children aren’t left feeling like their lives have been put on hold. Here are some tips for ensuring those special days are still marked in style
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Safety and settings
Preventing far-right extremism: a guide for parents
Far-right extremism: how to spot the signs your child could be vulnerable + what to do to protect them
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Games, apps and techSafety and settingsHealth and wellbeing
Six fun online activities to boost your child’s digital resilience
While it's true that things can go wrong online, most children only have positive experiences. Here are some fun online activities your child can enjoy during lockdown which will also help boost their digital resilience
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Parenting
Resources to help you talk to your child about racism
With the news dominated by images of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, children are likely to have questions about what they have seen and heard. Here are some suggestions for how to start the conversation
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Parenting
The 5 digital parenting rules that REALLY matter
The really important things that every parent needs to know about online safety.
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Games, apps and techSafety and settings
Screen time: should I be worried?
Parents have long had questions around how much screen time is too much – but should we be extra concerned during lockdown?
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Relationships and sex
Helping your kids recognise unhealthy relationships – on and offline
How can your child spot relationships that are going to hurt them? Read our parent guide to abusive relationships and what to do about them
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Parenting
Thinking critically and spotting fake news
A parent’s guide to fake news and helping your child question what they see or hear online
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Health and wellbeing
Helping your child get the sleep they need: a parent's guide
Many teens are chronically sleep-deprived. Dr Pooky Knightsmith offers advice on how parents can help their child get a good night's sleep
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Health and wellbeing
What is LSD? A guide for parents
LSD is one of the most famous hallucinogenic drugs. Recently, there has been an increase of 175% in the number of 16-to-24-year-olds admitting to using it