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School Catchment Areas

School Catchment Areas: How Do They Work?

Getting to grips with school catchment areas for your child’s schooling can be confusing. Check out our guide to school catchment areas across the UK

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Best Flexible Summer Jobs for students

Teenagers may want a flexible summer job to save money, keep themself busy, learn a new skill, or just for fun. Check out our list of the best summer jobs for teens.

COVID-19 at School: My Child Has Tested Positive! What Should I Do?

COVID-19 at school: what parents need to know. The latest information on restrictions in schools and how to care for your child if they test positive.

Activities for Gifted Children: Ideas and Tips

Having a gifted child is a walk in the park, isn’t it? Not necessarily! Read our ideas and tips for activities for highly capable children.

The Parent Teacher Association: What Does it Do and How Can I Help?

There’s more to the PTA than bake sales and raffle tickets. Here’s our guide to what a Parent Teacher Association does and how it benefits your child.

A Guide to the Solihull Approach + A List of Online Courses

You’re having challenging times with your child. You’ve tried everything! We get it. But the Solihull Approach may just be worth a try!

How to Be a Good Parent - a Compassionate Guide to Parenting

When it comes to parenting, no-one knows your kids better than you. We look at how to be a good parent with compassion, kindness and self-awareness.

10 Flexible Jobs That Work Around School Hours

GoStudent’s top tips on how to find jobs that work around school hours. Read on for advice on what to look for, a list of suitable job roles and much more.

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The Terrific and the Terrible! - A Parents' Guide to Tweens

If your child is around the age of ten, congratulations! You’re now a member of the Tween Parenting Club. Here’s some info and advice you’ll need.

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CBD: What Parents Need to Know. Is Cannabidiol Safe for Kids?

CBD: What parents need to know. An in-depth guide to the latest information on CBD, what it does, its medicinal use and whether or not it's safe for kids.

How Can I Help My Overweight Child to Lose Weight?

If you’re worried that you might have an overweight child, get practical advice and sensitive tips on how to help your child to make healthy changes.

Is Free-Range Parenting for You? Find Out Whether It's Fantastic or Flawed!

There are many ways to parent. There is no right way. Just the right way for you and your family. See if your way fits into the free-range parenting method.

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A Guide for New Stepparents: How to Build a Happy Blended Family

Read our guide for new stepparents which includes common problems and how to overcome them as well as top tips on how to build a happy blended family.

How to Be Supportive: Top Tips for Parents of University Students

Read our how-to guide to supporting your child through university. Check out our top tips for parents of university students for insights, inspo and more!

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Time Out for Kids: How to Make it Meaningful and Effective

‘GO TO THE NAUGHTY STEP!’ ‘WHY?’ ‘BECAUSE I SAID SO!’ Not the best way to do time out for kids, is it? Here we’ll look at how to make it more successful.