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    Talking about extreme weather events with your kids

    Following the news about flooding currently devastating parts of Spain, here are some age-appropriate facts and questions to talk about extreme weather with your kids.

  • Reading

    Why is storytelling important?

    Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the transformative power of reading, so we take a look at the power of storytelling.

  • Hot Topics

    12 Tips on Talking to Your Children About Racism

    This blog has been written in collaboration with Reema Malhotra, Director of Strategy…

  • Education

    Secrets of Secondary: How the Brain Works and How We Learn

    Are you heading off to secondary school in September? Are you eager to…

  • Reading

    How to get children reading more: Have fun with books this summer!

    Not all of us find it easy to stick to a book, including…

  • Education

    Advice on Transitioning to Secondary School

    We know that some of you will be thinking about your children’s transition…

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    First News Children’s Party

    The Children’s Party is bringing young people together to get their voices heard about the…

  • Navigating the News

    Why it’s Important for Children to Read the News

    Even if it were possible to protect our children from the news, should…

  • Health & Wellbeing

    Gaming Addiction: The Current State of Play

    The UK is the largest videogame market in Europe – nine out of…

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