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Your Defiant Teen by Russell A Barkley PhD and Arthur L Robin PhD with Christine Benton Oct 16, 2008: Mother of two daughters, one of whom is 14, and a teacher with many years experience teaching teenage pupils with a variety of special needs, Julia Bairstow was well placed to review Your Defiant Teen 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild your Relationship.

Cookbooks for students just off to university Sep 11, 2008: If your son or daughter is going off to university this month you might want to invest in a cookbook for them. Anne Coates and daughter Olivia have taken a look at two new books on offer: Student Cookbook Healthy Eating and Sorted “a recipe for student survival".

Elizabeth's Daughter skincare range for young skin Aug 22, 2008: Creator Elizabeth Hallett is passionate about the way she teaches her young daughter to care for and protect her skin and this new range is the result. So who better to test out two Elizabeth's Daughter products than Anne's daughter, Olivia Coates!

A level results - be prepared! Aug 11, 2008: The AS and A2 results are out on Thursday and parents need to be ready with their love and support whatever the outcome! If possible take a day's holiday so you can be there for any eventuality especially if your son or daughter hasn't got the grades they were hoping for, advises Anne Coates.

Specsavers Bionic Ear Show – nationwide tour Jul 18, 2008: The charity Deafness Research UK has launched an innovative new road-show to remind young people of the risks they face to their hearing from prolonged listening to loud music on their MP3 players.

Sexually Transmitted Infections The Essential Guide by Nicolette Heaton-Harris Jul 7, 2008: Louise Pollard who works in community contraception and sexual health services reviews Nicollete Heaton-Harris' book on STIs.

Is your teen thinking of applying to university? Jun 24, 2008: The exams are over for this year but teenage pupils need to plan ahead for their university application in order to make informed choices - and parents may need to offer support and guidance, says Anne Coates

Teenagers and cannabis - latest research Jun 7, 2008: Often regarded as a "soft" drug the latest research shows cannabis use by teenager means a bigger risk of mental illness in later life.

Booktrust Teenage Prize 2008 - competition for young people May 28, 2008: Booktrust is inviting young writers aged 11 to 16 to enter a short story competition. The four best short stories will win their authors a place on the judging panel.

Top revision tips – how to prepare mentally and physically for the exam period ahead May 14, 2008: Help your teens make the best use of their time while revising and preparing for exams by passing on these tried and tested revision guidelines.

Revision - helping teens to keep studying in perspective May 6, 2008: Our daughter is going to be sitting her Highers (Scottish A levels) soon and we're worried about the stress that she seems to be putting herself under. She's always done well at school and she's expected to pass with flying colours, but she's revising every minute - evenings and weekends – and she seems to be seeing her friends less and less. We've tried to reassure her that everything will be ok, but it doesn't seem to make much difference. It's painful to see how anxious she is, what do you suggest?

Applying to University: The Essential Guide by Anne Coates Apr 8, 2008: Members of the PWT review panel give their verdict on Anne Coates' latest book: Applying to University: The Essential Guide.

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