There are many challenges facing young people going back to school like learning new things and making friends – and to coincide with the new school term, ChildLine has created new content on their website around the theme of friendship to support young people anxious about going back to school. Roller Girls is a brand new ChildLine online game that allows friends to go roller skating together online and collect points along the way!

Let’s face it, for many parents talking about sex with their kids can be uncomfortable at the best of times, and knowing when and where to start, and how much information to divulge, can be tricky.
Thankfully those nice people at Parentchannel.tv have come up with a nifty new video clip which explains why giving your kids the facts could help them to make safer decisions, and offer some tips on how to keep those conversations positive and comfortable.

On 3rd February 2011, Phillip Schofield, Gethin Jones, Fearne Cotton, Natalie Pinkham, Gabby Logan and Ben Collins (ex Stig) launched the RoadSafe for Parents Campaign. The campaign includes the a2om novice driver software (Drive iQ), now free to every young driver in the UK and the free download guide for parents³ “Is your child learning to drive? Everything you will need and want to know”.

KYM MARSH LAUNCHES GUIDE TO ENJOYING MUSIC, FILM AND TV SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY ONLINE – Corrie star teams up with Childnet to help parents, teachers and young people

If you have a teenager, you might be struggling to think how to get them to manage their money. It’s no longer possible to ‘teach’ your teen about the value of money: it is something that they have to work out for themselves. But if you have been hit by a massive mobile bill from  a chatty child or have seen then fritter their money away at the shops, you may be worrying that ‘learning about money’ is expensive when it is your money that they are using to learn! …

If you are currently expecting your first child, or even your third there are always many things to take into consideration.  Are you are willing to give up the vast majority of your social life? Have you assessed your local neighbourhood; are the education and health authorities of a high standard?
These things aside, a majority of first time parents will usually say that the biggest strain for them is on their wallet. Supporting an extra person is a huge burden and at first you can be under a lot of …

Hundreds of toddlers across the UK are participating in a new programme created especially for them, ‘TinyTalk Toddlers’. Developed by the team behind the successful TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes, TinyTalk Toddlers focuses on children who are starting to walk and talk with a more physical, interactive experience. With new themes to explore each week, TinyTalk Toddlers encourages and supports the children’s speech and language understanding and expression through songs, signs, books and musical instruments.  It also recognises that toddlers are always on the go so there is a wide range of …

If your child is struggling with the return to school, it may be hard to know how to help. However, you’re not alone.  In What to do when your child hates school  parents and experts share their experiences and advice. Read on to find some of the best tips for helping your child.
If school isn’t meeting your child’s needs:
Your child may be unhappy at school because their needs are not being met. If you suspect your child has special needs, talk to their class teacher and the school special educational …

Marneta Viegas is the Founder of Relax Kids. She has some tips to share to help keep your kids relaxed when they return to school this week.
1 Teach them to breathe. Encourage deep breathing – in through the nose and out slowly through the mouth. Ask your child to lie down and put their hand on their tummy and feel their hand rising and falling.
2 Give them a massage. Massage your child’s temples, hands, feet, back or shoulders. Try this before school or at bedtime or while watching TV.
3 Go for a walk. …

It can be hard to keep the kids occupied all summer long. Whether you work from home or just have jobs to do there are times when you’d give anything for a few minutes peace and quiet. To this end, I’ve asked Daisy, 7, to review ChooChooGames, a new educational play website for children. The site is for 2-6 year olds, so Daisy has been looking at the site with her brother Jay, 3.
Daisy writes, “Two to six year olds should try ChooChooGames. I like it because it teaches you new things.” The …