Adding some Disney Magic into your day-to-day life
Disney is an integral part of our everyday lives; it’s for all generations, and with new films being released yearly the hype around it is bigger than ever in 2019! For some, the occasional cinema trip just doesn’t satisfy the Disney craving. Once you’ve felt the warming magic of a Disney crescendo it can be hard to go back to everyday life and leave their magical world behind. Luckily, you don’t have to! With plenty of...
Have you Told Your Teen Girl about PCOS? Tackling the Taboo
It is reported that PCOS affects 1 in 5 women here in the UK, but do we know enough about it? If we don’t discuss it, between ourselves and with our daughters, that figure is never going to come down. It is vital we help our daughters understand their own body, and identify the things that are normal for them. So, join us as we discuss all things related to PCOS and tackle the truth behind the taboo, with help from some genuine...
Young drivers pay 149% more in insurance.
been hunting for car insurance for your teenager? Yes, this won’t surprise you then: the UK’S youngest drivers are paying 149% more on their car insurance than the national average. A survey of 750 drivers aged between 17-24, commissioned for The Young Driver Rip-Off Report, has been released to mark the launch of car insurance app, honcho. The report reveals that young drivers are paying a staggering £1,176.80 on...
How can toxic stress be set aside from ‘healthy stress’ in schools?
Every year, the question of ‘how difficult exams have become’ is raised; are they too much now, or are they easier than before? Exams and classwork are stressful for students, and although stress is natural, at what point must schools step in? What can schools do to help students learn to manage stress levels and prevent toxic levels of stress? Correctly identifying stress toxic stress for our kids By Antonio...
Why can’t your teenager stop gaming – and maybe why they shouldn’t.
The pull of online gaming on our kids – and how parents should try playing them at their own game. By Suzanne Tucker Shutterstock Play – it is an essential part of a child’s life. It helps them develop social, emotional and intellectual skills. Play can also give us tremendous self-worth. Imagine a child trying to get a basketball in the hoop. On their first attempt, the ball...
Did You Prepare Your Teen for Student Life? Our Guide to Uni Survival
Managing your life can be tricky – and regardless of your age, leaving the security of your home for the very first time can be daunting. You will no longer have the safety net of family surrounding you anymore, and despite the fact we all claim to be independent, sometimes we’re simply not. It’s a fairly overwhelming experience to get free roam of your own life. Prepare your teen; the first few weeks of university will be a...