Talking Points

The Good Schools Guide reveals how reading current affairs and trusted news sources like First News can boost children’s literacy and school success.

Parenting & Wellbeing
Halloween: Is it a trick or treat?

Halloween has increased rapidly in popularity in the UK over the last few years. But is this a good thing, and what alternative ways are there to celebrate with your family?
In The News
Why is the US election important?

On 5 November, people in the US headed to the polls to decide who they wanted to be their next president, with the whole world watching. But why should we care?
Navigating the News
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.
Parenting & Wellbeing
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.
Parenting & Wellbeing
12 Tips on Talking to Your Children About Racism

This blog has been written in collaboration with Reema Malhotra, Director of Strategy…
Education & Schools
Secrets of Secondary: How the Brain Works and How We Learn

Are you heading off to secondary school in September? Are you eager to…
Parenting & Wellbeing
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 & Schools
Advice on Transitioning to Secondary School

We know that some of you will be thinking about your children’s transition…
In The News
First News Children’s Party

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