At present, social media platforms play a significant role in shaping the lives of teenagers. Instagram, with its visually appealing content and widespread popularity, has become a virtual playground for young users.
According to DemandSage, 2023 saw a record number of Instagram users. This year, the platform had over 2.4 billion...
In October last year we launched the Dorset Education Advice Line – an advice line for parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should be, or who may believe their child might have emerging special educational needs.
To date, we’ve spoken with approximately 60...
*Sarah, once a contented "smug married" woman leading a life characterised by its "middle-class, middle-everything" essence, encountered a defining moment when a knock on her door shattered her world.
On the eve of her son's birthday, Sarah was startled awake by the sight of police officers at her doorstep, accompanied...
Psychologists led by Dr. Candice Mills at the University of Texas conducted a study involving 48 children, ages six to 15, to unravel when kids typically stop believing in Santa Claus. The children answered questions about how they learned the truth and their resulting emotions, while their parents shared...
There was a mum who was called a “nag,”by her partner, her children, and she swears she once saw the dog roll his eyes when she was complaining about dog hair on the couch. And the truth is,it would be nice if someone thought about—everyone’s schedules,making doctor’s appointments,packing lunches...
Expert help is at hand for Dorset parents struggling with family relationships, with many experiencing further tensions as a result of the pandemic and lockdown restrictions.
Twin Group, an award winning provider of people-centred services, has received additional Government funding to extend the Reducing Parental Conflict pilot for another year....
For all of those bewildered mums and grown up children across the nation:
Father's Day is just around the corner, and now is an excellent time to start planning how you'll pay tribute to Dad. Whether it's your biological dad or just the paternal figures in your life, the occasion provides a great opportunity to say thanks for all that these men do.
But...
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An appeal for children’s winter coats and warm pyjamas launches this Friday to keep children cosy at Christmas.
2020 has been a tough year for so many people and we want to make it just a little bit better for children and families in Dorset. That’s why we are asking...
