Heard a horror story recently that could affect our teenage kids. My mate’s 19-year old boy fell in love with a girl who became so possessive she wouldn’t let him be in another place without him skyping or face timing her to show he was where he said he was. I bought
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Kids over 11 rarely listen to their parents. So when it comes to choosing where to study for a degree, you could be in for a shock when they make their decision without you. We asked some friends their first reactions when their kids told them where they were thinking
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Even if you’re not celebrating Mother’s Day, tell us what you enjoy most about being the parent of a teenager. And if you are, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
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With our kids in exam mode we can see that they work much harder at school these days just to keep up. Today we have a guest post from my friends at MyTutorWeb comparing our time at school with theirs. Anyone who has been through the ordeal of trying to
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Going to see Fifty Shades of Grey? Prepare for the daftest trip to the cinema in a long time. “I’ve booked us to see Fifty Shades of Grey for our Valentine’s treat,” said my husband. “What’s it about?” Now it’s fair to say that he’s not on top of trends
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Parenting wisdom for Valentine’s Day 1) Thinking of getting your kid a Valentine’s card just in case? Resist! Resist! Resist! If they find out, they’ll throw furniture across the room or sulk for a week 2) Show them that you care in a different way 3) Start by sharing your
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What are your top tips? Here are ours Do some voluntary work to get yourself back in the game and to refresh your skills for free if you can afford to Don’t assume you have to do something you wouldn’t have considered before you had kids. Get some experience
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Should you get a pet? The other week, I bought my husband a kitten. A chance detour and visit to a pet shop in Thornton Heath, South London, with my Mum, and out we walk with a four-month old kitten. Black as petrol, sweet as treacle. From her cell-like cupboard in
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Have you read The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty? Without any spoilers, it’s the unputadownable tale of three families woven around the same secret. A road accident and the strangling of a teenager take the characters into a place where secrets abound, but only one really matters. Set in Melbourne
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