Teenagers can be tricky to parent and they can be a dream. Let’s face it we all need a little help with them from time to time.
Sending your child to college can be a difficult time of life. While there are many different factors that can add stress to that college departure, one that is far too often the concern is the issue of money. Teenagers are infamously immature, and the thought of sending your young, inexperienced adult out into the … Read more
Every parent wants to keep their children safe from the many dangers of the world, including substance abuse. One of the best ways to protect your child from going down the path of addiction is to have open and honest discussions about drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) says parents should … Read more
Here are some easy and simple home remedies for you right from your kitchen to help you get rid of pimples and bring back the teen glow on your face.
Our kids have grown up with the internet following influencers on social media. So what are big brands doing to support our teens?
A lot of parents struggle with how to help their kids balance productive and “just for fun” hobbies. After all, the modern world is full of distractions that have the potential to adversely affect a child’s or teen’s development, social skills, and mental health. One of those myriad distractions that parents worry about is video … Read more
Back in the Summer, I told you all about the National Citizen Service programme. At the time I had hoped that Will would be able to go as it looked to be a brilliant programme and something he would really enjoy. Sadly for Will, it didn’t work out as we couldn’t make it work around … Read more
Experts believe that some fundamental life skills can make college transition a bit comfortable & easier for students.
By Jim Brock, VP Privacy Products, AVG Technologies When it comes to looking after our kids online, how do we balance the need for monitoring, teaching and potentially blocking at the same time as giving them space to explore and express themselves freely? At the end of the day, we all have to come up … Read more
As a student I did ok, but I was far from studious. I loved essay writing (surprising that I should now have a blog, hey!), but I wouldn’t say liked exams.