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Being a Step-Parent: The Challenges and Opportunities
Becoming a step-parent is a unique and rewarding journey that comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. What are the...

Learning for Life and Work
May 122 min read
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Adoption: The opportunities and challenges
Adopting a child is a significant decision that comes with both opportunities and challenges. For couples considering adoption,...

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May 122 min read
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The Roles and Responsibilities of a Young Carer
Being a young person is often about school, hobbies, and spending time with friends. But for some young people, daily life is very...

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May 122 min read
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The Realities of Parenthood: The Social, Emotional and Economic Impact of Becoming a Parent
Becoming a parent is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through. While it can bring joy and purpose, it also...

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May 122 min read
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A child's social development: How a parent can help
Developing a child's social development shapes their relationships with others. A parent can help a child's social development by: Taking...

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May 31, 20202 min read
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A child's emotional development: How a parent can help
Developing a child's emotional development shapes how their child manages their feelings and how they express themselves when they are...

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May 31, 20202 min read
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A child's physical development: How a parent can help
Developing a child's physical development shapes how their child develops physically. A parent can help a child's physical development...

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May 31, 20201 min read
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A child's intellectual development: How a parent can help
Developing a child's intellectual development shapes their thought and problem-solving processes and helps them to make informed...

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May 31, 20201 min read
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The child: Their roles and responsibilities in a family
There are many different types of family structures that exist in today's society. These structures include children being brought up by...

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May 31, 20203 min read
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Being a teenage/young parent: The opportunities and challenges
Being a teenage/young parent can bring many opportunities, such as: Being close in age and so having an understanding of each other a...

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May 30, 20202 min read
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SameS* Parents: The opportunities and challenges
*misspelt so that this link can be used in schools Same-s* parents have many opportunities as parents: They will have planned carefully...

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May 30, 20202 min read
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Being a single parent: The opportunities and challenges
There are many reasons why a parent can be single and raising their family on their own. A single parent may be the mother, it may be the...

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May 30, 20202 min read
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Parenting: Responsibilities explained
Becoming a parent means that there are certain expectations and there are particular roles and responsibilities that a parent is required...

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May 30, 20201 min read
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Ways a young parent may receive help with the expense of a new baby
Having a baby can be an expensive time. The new baby will need a cot, pram, clothes, bottles, steriliser, car seat and many other items....

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May 5, 20201 min read
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May 5, 20200 min read
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Being a parent: The opportunities and challenges
There are many opportunities being a parent, such as: The birth of a baby is exciting and parents love the attention and delight a...

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May 5, 20201 min read
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Providing a safe environment for children at home
There are many things that parents can do to try an keep their home safe. Here are a few ways of providing a safe environment at home:...

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May 5, 20201 min read
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Being an older parent: The opportunities and challenges
There are many opportunities when being an older parent, such as: An older parent will be more mature, accept responsibility and have...

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May 4, 20203 min read
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A child's moral development: How a parent can help
Developing a child's moral development shapes their decision-making processes and helps them to choose between what is right/fair and...

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May 4, 20201 min read
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Being a foster carer: The opportunities and challenges
A foster carer is someone who takes on the role of a parent for an unspecified period of time. Sometimes, they can be referred to as...

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May 4, 20202 min read
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