Young adult

Have you got young adult grandchildren? See our bank of articles below.

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The A–Z of drugs

Home page of FRANK websiteKeep informed about drugs so that you can help your grandchildren learn about the dangers of experimenting with them.

Drug taking: Q&A

Girl smoking spliffIt’s natural to feel anxious or concerned about young people using or experimenting with drugs. Here are answers to some questions you might have.

How to find out about childhood asthma

Boy with inhalerWorried about asthma? Here's a quick guide to finding the best information on the web to help your grandchild.

Choosing schools and colleges: Q&A

Woman, boy and girl looking at computerA handy guide on what to do and to what to look out for when deciding the best nursery, school, college or university for your grandchild.

Education jargon buster

Alphabet blocks piled upAre you lost in the maze of your grandchildren's key stages, exams, teachers and other professionals? Here's a straightforward A to Z to help.

Should you help your grandchildren out of debt?

061_moneypigdrowning_small.jpgDebt is a big and growing problem in the UK, particularly among the young. Jasmine Birtles looks at how can you help the youngsters in your family.

Ruby fruit refresher

0182_rubyredrefresher_smallDo you want to help your grandchildren to eat more healthy food? This seasonal berry dish is simply a healthy, delicious, easy-to-make winner.

Asperger syndrome: what it means for the family

Autism ribbonA diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome for a grandchild can explain years of challenging behaviour, but can also produce more questions, worries and confusion.

Passing on saving secrets to your grandchildren

Yellow wooden piggy bankLearning to save is now a survival strategy – but it may have to be you who teaches your grandchildren how to do it. Here are six easy ways.

Raised beds: easy-peasy gardening

childinraisedbed_smallRaised beds are perfect for children and have many advantages over gardening directly into the ground. More inspiration from Gardening with Children.