With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...
Read more ›Helping children and teens transition smoothly from summer break into a school routine isn't always easy. With a new school year comes anxiety, a need to be organised and the capacity for some clear goal-setting. Here's how to help them be ready.
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Read more ›With the news that handwriting may boost brain connections more than typing, we look at the best optimal learning strategies.
A recent study suggests that handwriting can enhance connectivity across various brain regions, some of which play crucial roles in learning and memory.
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Read more ›It can be challenging to help your child with homework, especially if they keep telling you you're not explaining it correctly. The good news is there is a range of websites and apps that can help you to help them. Here's what you need to know.
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Read more ›Remote learning isn't an easy concept, especially when you're used to classroom scenarios with peer-to-peer input and a teacher on hand to help. But it is possible to make it work, here are some of the best tips to make it work for you.
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