Our super list of great ideas for kids at home – even more than before
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Fun and support from our pals on Sesame Street, Diary of a Wimpy Kid activities, learn how to draw Captain Underpants, National Science Week fun - just some of the online resources on our popular super list of home-based activities for kids of all ages.
Michael Grose: How to encourage kids to be resilient problem-solvers
If we want our children to grow into resilient adults, we need to stop solving their problems for them. Parenting educator Michael Grose gives his tips to help make kids courageous problem-solvers.
Grand ideas for better video calls between younger kids and grandparents
Life in lockdown has made video calls a vital tool to stay in touch. How can we improve the connection between grandparents and young grandchildren? Here are some ideas from researchers Christa Lam-Cassettari, Paola Escudero and Virginia Schmied.
How to make the most of uni virtual open days
The university Open Day season is here - but with a difference. Careers expert Helen Green gives practical tips and advice for you and your teenager to help you make the most of Uni Virtual Open Days. There's also a handy list of links to uni websites.
Five tips for parents to support learning at home
Educator Karen Green provides expert advice for parents on supporting learning from home for their primary and early secondary school children. Plus our list of more resources.
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Best of the Web: The silver linings in how we’re coping, talking to teens about alcohol, and more
A new national poll shows there are some positives for families during the pandemic, how to discuss drinking with teenagers, and why kids' gaming time isn't wasted.
Our one-stop guide to family resources on The Parents Website
Looking for learning at home tips, and support for family life and wellbeing? Here's a one-stop guide to all the resources we've published. We'll be adding more as we go.
Learning at home: Our big list of great resources
To complement the remote learning provided by schools, we've created a list of resources from around the world for parents and kids.
My Tiny Humans: the Lockdown Diaries 2.0 – into quarantine we go
The Tiny Humans household found itself not only in lockdown but quarantined, writes Natalie Moutafis, who shares her perspective on the challenges.
Remote learning 2.0 – how this time, we’re doing better
The return to learning at home has been a big challenge, but as Peter Hanlon writes, the lessons learned are helping teachers and students, and opening up new ways of thinking about education.
Home, not alone: seeing our blind spots
Back to learning at home, Ruairi O'Duil is allowing things to go with the flow – and seeing the benefits.
Best of the Web: Watch this beautiful children’s story from Melbourne on how humanity is shining through our Windows
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A new children's digital book to inspire all of us, three tips on surviving Lockdown 2.0, and how we can take the pressure off parents.