This week’s news for parents… Parenting teenagers then & now 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/o0i5d Locked out of Childcare report 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/o3ba5 Children's online gaming 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/oyvsj Free activities & places to eat in half term 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/1dab0x

Whether half term starts for you today or next week, We round up the places you can find free or low cost things to do over the break. Including places where kids eat free, Halloween themed events, activities suitable for children with SEND and more... twinkl.co.uk/l/1dab0x

Catch up with October's news for parents so far, including all you need to know about research into children's online gaming habits... twinkl.co.uk/l/19ty1u

A new report from @Ofcom explores online gaming habits and experiences. Find out more, along with the communications regulator's advice to parents, in today's Digest 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/oyvsj

A new report finds that parents of disabled children still face barriers to accessing suitable, affordable childcare. Read more in today's Digest 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/o3ba5

Today, I reflect on my own parenting experience and how having children 17 years apart has given me an insight into how different the world is for teenagers now in the age of smartphones and social media. Read more 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/o0i5d

Catch up on the news for parents so far this October, including information on the proposed Babies Bill, a Best Start Family Hubs launch event and more... twinkl.co.uk/l/19ty1u

As well as writing for Parents' Digest, I also provide advice and support through the Twinkl Family blog. This week, I'm using my 20 years of teaching experience to offer tips on developing home learning habits with children of all ages. twinkl.co.uk/l/agtw8

As the roll out of Best Start Family Hubs continues across the country, we attended a launch event and hear more about what’s on offer from the people involved. Find out more in today's Digest 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/19942s

The week’s news for parents… Best Start Family Hubs 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19942s The proposed Babies Bill 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/f7on3 Conservatives pledge to end earnings cap on childcare 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/13l5bg Confidence boosting home learning 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/agtw8

What do parents need to know about the proposed Babies Bill that heads to a committee debate next week? Find out in today's Digest 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/f7on3

Catch up with the latest news for parents, including updates to Martha's Rule in hospitals and the period products scheme in schools... twinkl.co.uk/l/1jzqoz

Catch up on the week’s news... Martha’s Rule: A&Es in England to offer urgent patient reviews 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/vehyc Period product scheme in schools update 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/19wp4a Expert advice on supporting children experiencing EBSNA 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/110ogd

Parents, did you know that schools and colleges provide free period products to pupils and students who need them? Find out more about the scheme and recent updates in today's Digest 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/19wp4a

NHS England has announced today that Martha's Rule will be rolled out to all A&E departments across England by March 2028. Find out more in today's Digest 👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/vehyc

When do you think is the 'right' age to let your child travel to and from school without an adult? We asked parents for their opinions and looked at safety tips for children walking home alone. Read more in today's Digest... twinkl.co.uk/l/x99it

Catch up with the latest news for parents including the results of the annual survey from @Parentkind, changes to school food standards and parents' opinions on when is the 'right' time to let children travel to/from school without them... twinkl.co.uk/l/1jzqoz

It's #YouthMentalHealthDay. Find out what the CEO of its organisers @stem4org told us about supporting young people with this year's theme of #BuildFutureYou... twinkl.co.uk/l/5z9za

Letting your child travel to school alone 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/x99it Parents cutting back to cover school-related costs 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/11vla0 and not feeling involved in their child’s education 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/ygtdk School food overhaul 👉twinkl.co.uk/l/1jcize

In part two of our exploration of the annual survey from @Parentkind, we look at how school-related costs lead to financial pressure on parents. twinkl.co.uk/l/11vla0