Are big brands evolving to support our teens?
Our kids have grown up with the internet following influencers on social media. So what are big brands doing to support our teens?
Teenagers
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.
Using Video Games to Instill Life Skills
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
Grab 50% OFF National Citizen Service Programme this Autumn
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
6 Crucial Life Skills for Students to Build Before College
Experts believe that some fundamental life skills can make college transition a bit comfortable & easier for students.
Facebook friends, ‘Like’ it or not: How to stay in control of your kids’ social sharing
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
A student of life or university?
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.