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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
Surviving family life under lockdown
Family life has undergone a major upheaval over the past month or so, with households suddenly thrown together 24/7. Here are some tips to help you reduce the inevitable tension and get along smoothly with one another
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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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Parenting
Sharenting: should you share pictures of your children online?
A parent's guide to the very modern phenomenon of social media sharenting
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Parenting
Safer Internet Day 2019: How to help your child be kind to others online
Here are some things you can do to teach your child to be kind and respectful online and to expect this from others.
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Parenting
Disability and growing up: advice for parents with children going through puberty
Disabled young people have the same needs for sex education, healthcare and opportunities to socialise and discover their sexuality as their non-disabled peers. Read our advice for parents on how best to help them deal with puberty
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Parenting
COVID-19: tips to help separated parents cope
The coronavirus crisis is stressful for most families, but it poses a particular set of problems for separated families. Here’s what the law says about shared custody – and some tips to make it easier on everyone
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Parenting
What is - and isn't - legal online?
The digital world is so new that half the time we don't know what the rules are. In fact, there are plenty of laws governing what you can and can't do online. Here's our guide to what you should and shouldn't be doing online (legally, anyway).
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Parenting
5 ways the internet can help you enjoy family time together
Setting parental controls on Netflix and using Google Maps to explore are just two of the ways tech can help you enjoy time together as a family. Read our top tips for parents
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
Quaranteened: helping teenagers cope with lockdown
Social distancing and self-isolation bring challenges for everyone, but teens face a particularly hard time. So how can you help?
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Parenting
What is a digital tattoo?
A tattoo is permanent, much like the information we post online. NCA-CEOP gives its top tips on making sure your child's online reputation is just as good as their offline one
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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.