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Struggling families will be given free book bags this summer
Hundreds of struggling families will be given free book bags this summer, thanks to the Reading Sparks programme.
1.5 million children worldwide have been orphaned by the pandemic
According to a new study, an estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have been orphaned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New data finds air pollution can impact growth of newborn babies
A study finds that atmospheric pollution experienced during pregnancy can have an impact on the growth of a newborn baby.
Research finds abused parents do not teach children emotional skills
A study by the University of Georgia finds that parents who experience childhood mistreatment can fail to teach their children emotional skills.
Pupil engagement and motivation remains concern for schools teaching remotely
New Ofsted report reveals parents and school leaders are concerned about pupil engagement and motivation during remote learning.
Poverty focus: Empowering mothers of street children
Emily Malcolm from Toybox argues that empowering mothers of street children through business has important ripple effects to change the future for generations to come in this fascinating poverty focus.
Eligibility for childcare support has been extended for working parents
The Government has confirmed that working parents who are on the coronavirus support schemes will still be eligible for childcare support even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement.
Parental support is for life, not just for parental leave
Lucinda Quigley, Head of Working Parents at Talking Talent, discusses the ways in which businesses can support their working parents beyond the initial stage of parenthood and help them establish a healthy work-life balance.
Are we any closer now in achieving true parental balance at work?
In recognition of National Work Life week, Han Son Lee, Founder of Daddilife, explores whether we are any closer to achieving true parental balance at work, or not.
Will flexible working be a new reality come September?
Han Son Lee, Founder of Daddilife, discusses how parents need to prepare themselves now for what might be the future of flexible working for the foreseeable future.
Encouraging children into STEM throughout lockdown and beyond
Here, we highlight how parents can continue to encourage children into STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects during lockdown and beyond.
What to do if you can’t afford to pay child maintenance during lockdown
Lucinda Holliday, partner and head of family and divorce law at Blaser Mills Law, offers advice to parents who find themselves unable to meet their child or spousal financial commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Should children of divorce see both parents during the coronavirus lockdown?
Lucinda Holliday, head of family & divorce at Blaser Mills Law, provides guidance to separated parents when deciding whether their child should continue face-to-face contact with both parents throughout the coronavirus lockdown.
Online grooming and the rise of online tuition
Due to COVID-19, there has been an explosion of online tuition but there is a crucial need for more stringent regulatory practices in order to safeguard students and parents. David McCarthy, Director of Education at Sophia Technologies, discusses here.
Mental health issues: Parents of children with genetic learning disabilities
New research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry suggests that parents caring for disabled children are at risk of mental health issues
The importance of online security and privacy for children
Stuart Snape, Managing Partner, Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, provides his expert thoughts on the importance of online security and privacy for children under 13, including the key role parents play in this vein.
Why mental health for modern day dads is a hidden but fast-growing issue
Han-Son Lee, founder of Daddilife, discusses the mental health challenges that many modern day dads experience in the workplace as a result of the stress of trying to balance work and family life.
Safer Internet Day: Safeguarding children beyond the classroom
Simon Carter, Marketing and Propositions Director at RM Education, offers advice on how teachers and parents can safeguard children when using the internet.
Unsatisfied mothers talk more to their baby boys
Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that unsatisfied mothers having a difficult time with their male partners talk more to their babies, only if the child is a boy.
What kind of help is there for the mental health of parents?
Here, we discuss what kind of support and help there is for the mental health of parents.