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Mediation charity prepares for record number of enquiries as children head back to school

Charity says families in conflict is on the up due to cost-of-living crisis

Family dispute specialists who are part of the country’s largest network of family mediators say they are gearing up for a record number of enquiries in September when the children go back to school, fuelled in part by the cost-of-living crisis.

According to the charity National Family Mediation (NFM...

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Do you know what Private Fostering is?

Are you looking after someone else’s child, or do you know someone who is?

Did you know that this could be private fostering?

Private fostering is when a child or young person under 16 years old (or 18 if they have a disability) is looked after for a period of 28 days or more by someone who is not a close relative, guardian or person with parental responsibility.

There are...

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Short break summer activities for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

We've heard that holidays are often difficult for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and you’ve said that more information is needed about the choices available for support. We’ve taken this on board and are pleased to say that there are lots of activities available still this summer, thanks to the small grants scheme.

Our small...

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Children's piggy banks hit as parents adapt to cost of living pressures

  • Average weekly pocket money is down 23 per cent year-on-year from £6.48 to £4.99, new research reveals
  • Mums and dads are feeling the pinch most from increasing energy and food bills; half would rather sacrifice spending on their own leisure activities to protect pocket money
  • Halifax reveals the economic impact on pocket money over last 35 years

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HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER BEDTIME ROUTINE FOR YOUR CHILD

Summer is a wonderful season, with longer days offering up more time as a family to create fun and sun-soaked memories. However, when the evening falls and bedtime comes around it can be difficult to get the kids down.

With the sun still shining and heatwaves making it too hot to tuck little one’s in, summertime can be difficult for many kids as they struggle to get settled for a...

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Study reveals that new mums are put off by breastfeeding in public

Study reveals that new mums are put off by breastfeeding in public, but maternal health brand Lansinoh is trying to change that

  • Research released to help new mums feel confident feeding in public
  • Lansinoh, breastfeeding & maternal health brand, reveals the top 10 UK shopping centres for breastfeeding mums

Recent articles have stated that...

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Is your little one ready for their first day at school?

August has started, and September will be here before you know it, but the summer holidays are the ideal time to ensure that your child is prepared for a major new stage in their life.

Former primary teacher Catherine Lynch of PlanBee is here to help you through this challenging transition

Moving into a new classroom or new school can be scary and take a bit of getting used...

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3 Ways to Get Your Daughter Into Sports – and Keep Them Interested

Young girls “fall out of love” with sport by the time they’re teenagers.

A damning study from Women in Sport revealed that even active young girls become less sporty as they enter their teen years due to a lack of confidence, the pressure of schoolwork, and not feeling safe outdoors.

In a world where girls and young women face barriers to certain jobs, equal pay, and more,...

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How to keep active in the school holidays with the kids off

This year my youngest started school, so it has been the first time in nearly 8 years that I have had both of my children in school and a bit of time to myself in the day. Over the past year I have built up quite a good exercise routine in term time, but that always goes on pause when the holidays come around.

I have been so excited about having the children off school for 6 weeks...

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Summer Holiday Survival Guide for Separated Families

Mediation charity offers advice as schools close for the summer

The summer holidays can prove challenging for all families. Juggling childcare, entertaining the kids, and keeping them topped up with endless snacks over the six-week period can prove tough for even the most organised of parents.

For separated couples though it can be particularly hard.

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