Family life is full of big emotions, busy routines and moments that test patience. In the middle of all this, the words we choose can have a remarkable impact. Positive language isn’t about pretending everything is perfect; it’s about communicating in a way that encourages cooperation, confidence and connection. Here’s how shifting your phrasing can transform the atmosphere at home....
Peer pressure is a common part of growing up. Children and teenagers often feel the need to fit in with friends and classmates, which can sometimes lead them to make choices they wouldn’t normally consider. As a parent, you play a crucial role in helping your child navigate these situations confidently and safely. Here’s how you can support them.
With GCSE results due this week HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who know their teenager’s plans in September to extend their claim now to continue to receive Child Benefit.
More than 509,000 parents of teenagers, who are staying in full-time education or approved training, have already extended their Child Benefit claim. A record-breaking 67% have done it online to...
As a Year 10 student, getting ready for mock exams can feel really overwhelming. There’s so much to revise, and sometimes it’s hard to even know where to start. But this year, I found something that actually helped me stay on top of it all — ChatGPT.
Parents of 16-19 year olds will receive reminders from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August if their child is staying in education or training or payments will automatically stop.
Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August on or after a child’s 16th birthday if it’s not extended.
More teenagers are turning to AI to help with their homework, but are they using it effectively?
A recent survey of over 1,000 students by Save My Exams found that 75% of students are using AI to do their homework.
This is a significant increase compared to a study by the Pew Research Centre in the US in 2024, which found that 26% of students use ChatGPT for their school...
While many parents feel proud when their children pass their driving test, it can also bring a sense of anxiety surrounding their newfound independence on the road.
Concerns about dangerous driving, distractions, inexperience, and the risk of accidents make it natural to feel uneasy about your child driving solo.
To help parents feel more at ease, learner driver insurance...
Teens are exposed to tobacco depictions and smoking in nearly half of the films released in 2023
Industry experts raise concerns about the glamorisation of smoking in popular media for younger viewers
Teens are facing an alarming level of tobacco exposure in popular media, with nearly half of all films released in 2023 that are accessible to younger viewers including scenes of...
80% of 18-24s and 69% of 25-35s described themselves as risk takers
87% wished they would take more risks
51% of Brits stop relying on parents/carers to take risks by 16 years
Growing up, many of us have heard our parents say don’t go there, don't do this or you aren’t old enough to do that yet . But how do these phrases in childhood impact our...
A series of FREE online sessions to help parents and carers understand and support their teenagers continues next week, with the theme of 'anger and challenging behaviour'.
The hour long session, on Tuesday 27 September at 7pm, will focus on the challenges some young people face, child to parent abuse, safety planning and what families can do, as well as where to find additional...
