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2020 has been a disruptive year for teens’ education, and with 1 in 5 UK schools still not fully open, filling in learning gaps remains a top priority for teens – and a big challenge. On top of that, after this year’s exam cancellations, we all know that this year’s mocks have the potential to morph into next year’s graded results. So to add a little security to the predicted grades, we need our teens to really take...
Useful Apps for Kids in University to Have
We all want the best for our children, and sending them off to university is a rewarding time for both parents and children. But it can also be a challenging time. There are so many new things to adjust to at university, and between classes and adjusting to an independent life, it can be a challenge to figure out what to do with your alone time as you get used to not being at home and how to get by. By Peter OToole Shutterstock Here...
How to help kids deal with back to school stress
Today’s guest post is by blogger and parenting author Becky Goddard-Hill. Becky blogs at Emotionally Healthy Kids and has published 3 books with Harper Collins on emotional wellbeing for kids. Becky is a member of the National Council of Psychotherapists, holds a masters in Social Work and a postgraduate diploma in Psychotherapy. Her brand new book Create Your Own Calm is published September 17th. By iordani Shutterstock...
Win an £85 Fjällräven Kånken backpack, plus ‘Yes You Can’ GCSE book
Last week we ran a lively Twitter Q&A with Mark Roberts (@mr_englishteach ), author of the new “You can’t revise for GCSE English! Yes you can, and Mark Roberts shows you how”. It was a really busy half an hour, with loads of questions and even more insightful help and sage advice from Mark. In the book, Mark talks students through the most effective revision strategies for English Language: how to take notes, the most important...
Want FREE online maths tuition? We’ve a toota code for you.
Sadly Toota are no longer trading – but the below all remains relevant; private tuition is an incredibly beneficial tool in your parenting arsenal when trying to help your teens boss exam season, even if it’s just a few odd sessions. Reading this purely because you’re hunting for FREE online maths tuition? You have my sympathy. Home educating isn’t easy, is it?! Come on – how many of us can still remember...
Live Twitter Q&A – win £60 Spotify and BOOKS!
Tomorrow we have a live Twitter Q&A with Mark Roberts (@mr_englishteach ), author of the new “You can’t revise for GCSE English! Yes you can, and Mark Roberts shows you how”.We’re talking to parents of teenagers, about revising for GCSE English (but do go ahead and ask any questions your teens have too. He’s here to help!).If you have ANY questions you’d like to ask, and you’re not on Twitter,...