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Legal considerations for divorced parents navigating the back-to-school season

For recently divorced parents, the beginning of a new academic year involves considerations that extend beyond new school supplies and extracurricular activities. Some of these include legal considerations which, if not properly addressed, can lead to conflicts and potential legal issues further down the line.

Approximately 3.18 million* UK families are headed by a single parent, according to...

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How to help kids adapt to back to school life

“I’m an education expert: Here’s how to turn the summer ‘slump’ into school success!”

· Survey reveals 3 in 4 parents worry about academic slips during holidays

· Leading tutoring provider shares easy tips to help children get back on track

As millions of children across the UK head back to classrooms, 75% of parents worry their children have slipped academically during the...

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Smooth Back-to-School Transition: Five Expert Tips for Parents After Separation

Many children will be returning to school next week, but unfortunately for some, their situations may have changed due to their parents recently separating or going through a divorce/civil partnership dissolution.

According to Grant Stephens Family Law , there has been a 21% increase in searches for ‘divorce solicitors’ in July compared to May, showing that there may be children...

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Expert tips on how to de-stress your school run, as two fifths of parents struggle

New research from 100Green reveals that two-fifths (37%) of school runs that could be walked are unnecessarily driven, despite half of parents (47%) saying they want to walk their kids to school more often
Over the course of the next school year (39 weeks) , these drives to school would cause an unnecessary 341,640 tonnes of CO2e - the equivalent of 50,167 flights from London

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FAMILIES COULD SAVE £13 MILLION A WEEK IN ENERGY COSTS AS KIDS RETURN TO SCHOOL

Families could save more than £13 million a week on energy costs as children go back to school this week[1]
Cooking, television watching and dishwasher use are set to fall by the biggest amount, potentially saving each household around £125 a year [2]

With energy prices set to rise from October, Uswitch.com encourages households to take

It's Time to Share the Load: MANtenatal Empowers Dads-to-Be to Step Up and Transform the Parenting Landscape

For far too long, mothers have borne the overwhelming responsibility of preparing for and managing the demands of parenthood. This traditional imbalance has not only placed undue strain on mothers but has also limited the involvement of fathers during the critical prenatal and postnatal periods. Enter MANtenatal , the pioneering antenatal course specifically designed for dads-to-be, and it's...

Last-Minute School Shopping? Here’s what parents are spending £467.85 on

The summer holidays are fast coming to a close with kids and parents across the country preparing to go back to school next week.

A recent YouGov survey found that uniforms (67%) and school shoes (66%) are the most commonly purchased items during the back-to-school shopping season . This weekend, parents who still have last-minute shopping to do might be interested in a survey...

Understanding Adoption: Key Considerations for Future Parents

Adopting a child is a life-changing decision, filled with both joy and challenges.

It's estimated that 106 children will enter the care system every day in the UK. If you've considered adopting, understanding the key considerations for adoptive parents is a crucial first step.

Are you ready to adopt?

Adopting a child requires careful thought and self-reflection....

Not back to school: how home education is changing the way we learn

As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the opportunity...

Hosting a children’s party at home

The first time you do it, hosting a children’s party can be daunting. However, with careful preparation, you can create an experience that won’t be forgotten quickly!

Discuss the party details

Interests and passions can change at the drop of a hat when you’re young: one day you want to be a dancer, the next a magician. It’s therefore a bad idea to assume you know what your child...