Parenting
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Has the IB finally overtaken A levels as the smart choice for kids?
The International Baccalaureate is admired by universities, respected by companies and gaining traction in the UK with online school Kings InterHigh offering the first ever fully-virtual IB from Sept 22. What’s the fuss about? We ask Head of Sixth Form Alessandro Capozzi
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Stressed or unhappy child? Here’s how to help
Have a kid that's struggling with their feelings? Take five and read these five nuggets of advice from author Poppy O'Neill before you tear your hair out.
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Kids & eco anxiety: how to tackle it
Getting past the doom and gloom to focus on positive action isn't always easy - but here's how from Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, who's written books for Sir David Attenborough's TV series
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Lorraine Candy: “Put your oxygen mask on first.”
Ex Elle editor, parenting author and mum of four Lorraine Candy talks hormones (yours!), pot-plant parenting, and how adults need to look after their own mental health
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Juggling family life and a business? Here’s how to nail it
Muddy meets inspirational Warks mums Alice Stanek and Louise Hanson, whose meeting at the school gates was the start of a beautiful business
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Are We Having Fun Yet? Highs & lows of the nativity
In an extract from her hilarious new book, Lucy Mangan tells the all-too-familiar tale of a Christmas nativity, from the sublime to the ridiculous
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Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy
“All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
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How to give your kids’ mental health a boost
If you’re looking for ways to bolster your kids’ mental health in the wake of the pandemic, you’re not alone. Clare Macro, Headmistress of Edgbaston High School shares her expert advice
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5 things the so-called ‘lost generation’ have learnt in the pandemic
Worried your child has missed out academically over the last year? How about we flip the narrative...
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How important is a ‘summer of play’?
Three and four-year-olds starting school in September, have little recollection of life before Covid-19, masks and social distancing. How important is 'a summer of play' in helping them recover from a year of upheaval?
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#IWD2021: 6 ‘changemakers’ inspiring young women now
Choose to Challenge is the official theme of International Women’s Day, but who do girls feel has been most influential in challenging inequality and gender bias this year?
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Warwick Castle’s World Book Day giveaway
Local children are invited to pick up a book for free from Warwick Castle's community Book Day Cart, near the entrance this Thursday (March 4) between 10am-4pm.
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What should ‘catch up’ look like for children post-lockdown?
With the nation’s schoolchildren poised to go back to school on March 8, the gaze is now on a summer catch-up programme - but what's the best approach a 'summer of play' or summer school?
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Stop fussing! And other lockdown lessons
Parenting can be a little fraught when you're essentially under siege in your own house. So we decided to talk to our young people to find out what they think we could be doing better.
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Outdoor fun at Compton Verney this Christmas
Warwickshire's Compton Verney has lined up some brilliant kid-friendly events including a winter fire garden, woodland trails and new Christmas present trail!
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Boredom buster! October half-term day trips
Fancy hopping out of county for the afternoon? Then bundle the kids in the car and head off to one of these sites dedicated to family fun.
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Scholarship Day, Moreton Hall, Shropshire, Fri Oct 16
Miss the Virtual Open Day? No worries, check out the Scholarship Guide, read our review and find out more about entry here...
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Is it time to try an online school?
With many children struggling to study at home and doubts over September start dates, specialist ‘virtual’ schools are gaining huge traction - but what do they offer that’s different?
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Parent ‘Lockdown learning’ survey – the results
Earlier this month we commissioned our own comprehensive survey amongst Muddy readers into Lockdown Learning – and we’ve been blown away by the response! Thank you to the 1200 of you who expressed how you felt about virtual-schooling, the difficulties you and your children were facing, as well as revealing surprise success stories and offering […]