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wblanton11
Jun 2, 20212 min read
What to do on a 'Stay at home half-term'
A lot of friends may have escaped for half-term. But for those of us who decided to stay at home - what can we do? It might not be easy...
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wblanton11
Mar 4, 20214 min read
The Jensons - A children's book by Chelsea Anyanwu
The Jensons - A children’s comic fantasy novel written and illustrated by 13 year-old Chelsea Anyanwu. The Jensons is a children’s story...
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wblanton11
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Red by Modibodi - First Period Box review
According to the NHS most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can begin as early as 8; so it’s good to be prepared....
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wblanton11
Jan 30, 20213 min read
Escapism at the touch of a gamepad
Screen time and gaming can be a challenge, but it has its upsides too as Sam Dowler explains...
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wblanton11
Jan 30, 20214 min read
Let toys be toys
Surely we're passed the idea that some games or toys are JUST for girls or boys, Holly Francis questions why this is still not the case...
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wblanton11
Nov 4, 20203 min read
WUKA Period Pants: tried and tested
First periods can be a confusing time for your daughter and there's a lot to get to grips with. We recently wrote a couple of articles on...
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Clare Burlingham
Oct 23, 20203 min read
A homely Halloween - ideas for half-term
As we near the close of our tweens’ first half-term of schooling with Covid-19, we all need to congratulate ourselves, our families and...
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Mel Hunter
May 14, 20202 min read
Light in Lockdown: Managing family at home
What lockdown has meant for my family.
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wblanton11
May 14, 20203 min read
Growing up with dyslexia
What does it mean to grow up with dyslexia and how can you identify signs of it in your child?
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wblanton11
May 14, 20205 min read
Father of boys: the uncut truth
Boy tweens are time consuming, tiring, messy, infuriating, annoying and exasperating. Sometimes, they can be funny.
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wblanton11
Apr 20, 20201 min read
Loving BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize has launched new schedules for online learning across all key stages. It's an amazing resource for children, which includes...
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wblanton11
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Things to do with Tweens: self-isolation ideas
With many of us facing long stints at home, we thought it might be a good idea to compile some of our favourite articles on things to do...
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wblanton11
Feb 26, 20202 min read
World Book Day: Ten family fun ideas with your tweens
As your tween gets older, reading as a hobby tends to drop down the list of "fun things to do". More often than not, screens and friends...
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wblanton11
Feb 13, 20203 min read
twixt top 5: Films and TV Series for tweens
Pre-teen, adolescent, tween...call them what you like, those years between being a child and teenager are difficult to define. Looking...
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wblanton11
Feb 13, 20202 min read
Low cost or no cost: Quirky Family Activities for Half-Term
Who says half-term has to be expensive? (To be fair, most people actually.) We've put together a list of 5 unconventional things to do...
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wblanton11
Feb 3, 20203 min read
Boxing: Helping with tween mental wellbeing
We all might know from our own selves that exercise can help with mental health and wellbeing. Harry Skelton, founder of Harry's Boxing...
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Charlotte Bunyan
Jan 26, 20202 min read
Stuck for tween activities and holidays?
Need some inspiration to tackle the ‘I’m bored, what are we doing this weekend/holiday’ moan and keep your sanity (and spending) in check...
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wblanton11
Jan 4, 20203 min read
When should I buy my child a mobile phone?
If you're still on the fence about what, when and WHY you're having to fork out on a phone, you're not alone, find out more....
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Rachel Bath
Jan 3, 20203 min read
6 ways to totally transform your tween’s room on a budget
Your tween wants a room makeover but you don't want to break the bank with new decorations. Here a 6 ways to transform a tween room.
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Mel Hunter
Jan 2, 20203 min read
Tween firsts: Buying that first bra
Gulp! It's time for your daughter's first bra. Where to start? We address buying the first bra with these tips.
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