Schoolchild life

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10 tips to get kids into canoeing and kayaking
Ahead of National Go Canoeing Week 2013 brush-up on your water safety and paddling skills so you and the family can take to the water
22 April 2013

Back to school, sorted!
From schoolbag, lunchbox and drinks bottle guides, to the best apps for school children, we help you get your kids back to school

Parents guide to phonics
Don't be daunted by phonics says Laura Sharp, a literacy strategy advisor. Even if you didn't learn to read this way, it's easy to inspire your children
28 June 2012

Children teach parents about internet safety
We're usually the ones who dish out the advice but there's plenty to learn from our own children when it comes to going online
10 February 2012

What to do if you find out your child is a bully
Bullying is extremely common in schools, but what happens if your child is the one in the wrong? We explain how you can deal with the news your child’s the bully.
09 January 2012

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What to do if your child is being bullied
Bullying affects one in three children in the UK, according to the charity Beatbullying, so it’s important to recognise the signs and understand you need to work with your child’s school to tackle any problems straightaway
09 January 2012

Internet, Smartphone and XBOX safety – 6 things all parents should know
Your child can access the internet in all sorts of ways, from laptops and phones to games consoles. Here’s what you need to know about keeping them safe
06 January 2012

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How to get the most out of parents’ evenings
Parent’s evenings are a set time where you get a chance to sit down with your child’s teacher to talk about school work, your child’s progress and any support they need. Headteacher Paula Burgess gives us the lowdown on the important questions to ask…
03 January 2012

Celebrity mums do the school-run
Stylish, on-trend and colour co-ordinated - it's all in a morning's work for these five fashion-forward celebrity mums
28 February 2011

Healthy lunchbox recipes for school
Send your child to school with a tasty lunchbox, with the help of the new Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids book
31 August 2010

School-run mums - which one are you?
Back to school means one thing - the return of the school-run mums! From Yummy Mummy to Slummy Mummy, we take a look at the different types of mums coming to a school gate near you...

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