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There are two specific times during a child’s life when parents feel particularly lost as to how to deal with their kids; during the “terrible twos” and then again when their angelic child turns 13 and becomes rebellious and angst-ridden. However, there is no reason for Mum and Dad to feel that they have lost control, . . . → Read More: Terrible twos to teenage angst  Sponsored Post One of the hardest questions a parent is likely to be confronted with is when your child asks for a taste of your wine or beer. All their lives you have led by example, eating or drinking things first to show them its okay, now, to them, you are committing the ultimate act of hypocrisy, . . . → Read More: Drink Aware video says parents need to talk about drinking with children He is truly a local hero, a lovely young man who, as far as I am concerned, embodies the very spirit of Christmas as he is selfless, considerate and caring. This glowing tribute was paid to 17 year old Piyush Gohil by store owner Clare King, who saw Piyush run after a thief and retrieve over . . . → Read More: Spirit of Christmas embodied by have-a-go teen Skateboarding is a sport that has never really taken off in the mainstream UK. However, it is now being planned to be used as a tool to combat anti-social behaviour and as a weapon to fight youth crime. The streets of the UK have been consistently becoming more busy in the last 60 years and this . . . → Read More: Is skateboarding the answer to teen street crime A number of studies conducted by medical researchers over the past few years have confirmed that the onset of puberty in girls is much earlier than it used to be. Though statistics vary, it appears that twice as many females are showing breast development and other signs of puberty by the age of 7 as were . . . → Read More: Puberty in girls is much earlier than it used to be Photo Copyright: Francis Loney A London theatre is widening its doors to vulnerable young people by inviting them to see a new play about foster care for free of charge. The New End Theatre in Hampstead, London, has made over a hundred free tickets available to disadvantaged children in the area for its . . . → Read More: Where’s Your Mama Gone? – Play addressing foster care issues Scientists have concluded recently that substance abuse (alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use) leads to poor practices of diet amongst teenagers. These findings are based on a study done in the metropolitan area of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Team COOL (Controlling Overweight and Obesity for Life) performed a study on 145 teens that were attending alternative schools in the . . . → Read More: Substance abuse has diet side effects in teens It may seem as if they are too tied up with their iPhones or texting their mates to notice but a study shows more teens are actually taking their parents advice when it comes to sex. Some teens may grimace with embarrassment or even run shouting when the subject is broached seeing it is quite ticklish . . . → Read More: When it comes to sex, teens actually listen to their parents The 7th DVD from the top-rating CBBC series Tracy Beaker, Tracey Beaker Returns is now out. The DVD includes the complete first series of Tracy Beaker Returns including 2 discs with over 6 hours of content, featuring interviews with Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt and characters from the show. Also features some illustration top tips . . . → Read More: Tracey Beaker Returns now out on DVD A groundbreaking education programme called PhoneBrain will now target youth clubs in England and Wales, following the successful roll out of the scheme in schools which has contributed to a 75% decrease in complaints about premium rate telephone services (PRS) in just two years. Complaints about these services most commonly relate to users paying more than they . . . → Read More: PhoneBrain launch a groundbreaking education programme |
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