Nicki Chambers
@nickidigest.bsky.social
Former secondary English teacher, now writing news for Twinkl Digest.
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Nicki Chambers
@nickidigest.bsky.social
· Oct 17
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We often hear teenagers referred to as 'spoilt'.
While the implications of that are very negative, many parents want to tackle a sense of entitlement if they see it creeping in.
Parents' Digest looks at the idea of 'un-spoiling' and asks how it works.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1htzc2
While the implications of that are very negative, many parents want to tackle a sense of entitlement if they see it creeping in.
Parents' Digest looks at the idea of 'un-spoiling' and asks how it works.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1htzc2
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We often hear teenagers referred to as 'spoilt'.
While the implications of that are very negative, many parents want to tackle a sense of entitlement if they see it creeping in.
Parents' Digest looks at the idea of 'un-spoiling' and asks how it works.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1htzc2
While the implications of that are very negative, many parents want to tackle a sense of entitlement if they see it creeping in.
Parents' Digest looks at the idea of 'un-spoiling' and asks how it works.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1htzc2
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
The Online Nation 2025 report from @ofcom.bsky.social is out now, exploring the online experiences of children and adults.
Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/184jsb
The Online Nation 2025 report from @ofcom.bsky.social is out now, exploring the online experiences of children and adults.
Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/184jsb
December 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
The Online Nation 2025 report from @ofcom.bsky.social is out now, exploring the online experiences of children and adults.
Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/184jsb
The Online Nation 2025 report from @ofcom.bsky.social is out now, exploring the online experiences of children and adults.
Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/184jsb
If you're looking for SEND-friendly activities over the festive period, Parents' Digest rounds up some suggestions and hears great advice from a SEND parent on how to find the best events for your family.
#CountdownToChristmas #SENDsupport
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmqld
#CountdownToChristmas #SENDsupport
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmqld
December 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
If you're looking for SEND-friendly activities over the festive period, Parents' Digest rounds up some suggestions and hears great advice from a SEND parent on how to find the best events for your family.
#CountdownToChristmas #SENDsupport
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmqld
#CountdownToChristmas #SENDsupport
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmqld
Stuck for ideas for Christmas gifts for teenagers that won't break the bank?
Today's #CountdowntoChristmas article offers some low-cost and free suggestions... 🧑🎄
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j15x1
Today's #CountdowntoChristmas article offers some low-cost and free suggestions... 🧑🎄
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j15x1
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Stuck for ideas for Christmas gifts for teenagers that won't break the bank?
Today's #CountdowntoChristmas article offers some low-cost and free suggestions... 🧑🎄
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j15x1
Today's #CountdowntoChristmas article offers some low-cost and free suggestions... 🧑🎄
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j15x1
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Parents' Digest rounds up places where children can eat for free, and offers ideas for discounted days out and activities that don't cost a penny.
#CountdownToChristmas #Discounts
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j060k
#CountdownToChristmas #Discounts
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j060k
December 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Parents' Digest rounds up places where children can eat for free, and offers ideas for discounted days out and activities that don't cost a penny.
#CountdownToChristmas #Discounts
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j060k
#CountdownToChristmas #Discounts
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j060k
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
Do children still believe in Father Christmas? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10o69o
SEND roadshow events launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jasqb
Shopping pre-loved this Christmas 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/rz29c
Child Poverty Strategy launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8rppc
Do children still believe in Father Christmas? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10o69o
SEND roadshow events launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jasqb
Shopping pre-loved this Christmas 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/rz29c
Child Poverty Strategy launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8rppc
December 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
Do children still believe in Father Christmas? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10o69o
SEND roadshow events launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jasqb
Shopping pre-loved this Christmas 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/rz29c
Child Poverty Strategy launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8rppc
Do children still believe in Father Christmas? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10o69o
SEND roadshow events launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jasqb
Shopping pre-loved this Christmas 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/rz29c
Child Poverty Strategy launched 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8rppc
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The Child Poverty Strategy, launched today, aims to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Find out more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/14cjwd
The Child Poverty Strategy, launched today, aims to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Find out more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/14cjwd
December 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The Child Poverty Strategy, launched today, aims to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Find out more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/14cjwd
The Child Poverty Strategy, launched today, aims to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Find out more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/14cjwd
Online and in-person events have started this week that allow parents of children with SEND to share their views and experiences with the DfE ahead of the reforms expected early next year.
Find out how you can get involved in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/e83a1
Find out how you can get involved in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/e83a1
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Online and in-person events have started this week that allow parents of children with SEND to share their views and experiences with the DfE ahead of the reforms expected early next year.
Find out how you can get involved in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/e83a1
Find out how you can get involved in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/e83a1
Continuing our #CountdownToChristmas, today we look at how shopping pre-loved can help keep costs down over the festive period and benefit the environment. 🧑🎄 🛒
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10qk91
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10qk91
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Continuing our #CountdownToChristmas, today we look at how shopping pre-loved can help keep costs down over the festive period and benefit the environment. 🧑🎄 🛒
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10qk91
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10qk91
Do your children believe in Father Christmas / Santa? 🎅
Today's #CountdownToChristmas looks at navigating conversations about the festive visitor...
Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zyfxq
Today's #CountdownToChristmas looks at navigating conversations about the festive visitor...
Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zyfxq
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Do your children believe in Father Christmas / Santa? 🎅
Today's #CountdownToChristmas looks at navigating conversations about the festive visitor...
Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zyfxq
Today's #CountdownToChristmas looks at navigating conversations about the festive visitor...
Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zyfxq
Catch up with this week's news for parents...
Mythbusting the "perfect Christmas" 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17h3ig
New guidance to protect women & girls online 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/btetz
5 ways to protect your wellbeing during the festive period 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/r0dfb
Mythbusting the "perfect Christmas" 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17h3ig
New guidance to protect women & girls online 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/btetz
5 ways to protect your wellbeing during the festive period 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/r0dfb
November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Catch up with this week's news for parents...
Mythbusting the "perfect Christmas" 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17h3ig
New guidance to protect women & girls online 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/btetz
5 ways to protect your wellbeing during the festive period 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/r0dfb
Mythbusting the "perfect Christmas" 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17h3ig
New guidance to protect women & girls online 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/btetz
5 ways to protect your wellbeing during the festive period 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/r0dfb
As we #CountdowntoChristmas, Parents' Digest looks at 5 ways to protect your wellbeing ahead of and during the festive period...
Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1eq3i2
Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1eq3i2
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
As we #CountdowntoChristmas, Parents' Digest looks at 5 ways to protect your wellbeing ahead of and during the festive period...
Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1eq3i2
Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1eq3i2
🚨ONLINE SAFETY NEWS🚨
Communications regulator @ofcom.bsky.social releases new guidance to help protect women and girls online.
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rez7w
Communications regulator @ofcom.bsky.social releases new guidance to help protect women and girls online.
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rez7w
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🚨ONLINE SAFETY NEWS🚨
Communications regulator @ofcom.bsky.social releases new guidance to help protect women and girls online.
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rez7w
Communications regulator @ofcom.bsky.social releases new guidance to help protect women and girls online.
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rez7w
Today is the first #CountdowntoChristmas article from Parents' Digest.
Social media posts & shop windows can make parents feel pressured to create the 'perfect Christmas'.
So Digest busts some myths & offers some alternatives to expensive trends.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j0r98
Social media posts & shop windows can make parents feel pressured to create the 'perfect Christmas'.
So Digest busts some myths & offers some alternatives to expensive trends.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j0r98
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Today is the first #CountdowntoChristmas article from Parents' Digest.
Social media posts & shop windows can make parents feel pressured to create the 'perfect Christmas'.
So Digest busts some myths & offers some alternatives to expensive trends.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j0r98
Social media posts & shop windows can make parents feel pressured to create the 'perfect Christmas'.
So Digest busts some myths & offers some alternatives to expensive trends.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j0r98
Catch up with the week’s news for parents…
Report shows parents’ changing attitudes to attendance 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/zgw99
Nasal spray flu vaccine trials for under-twos 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/gc8z4
Buying clothes for children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19idq3
Report shows parents’ changing attitudes to attendance 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/zgw99
Nasal spray flu vaccine trials for under-twos 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/gc8z4
Buying clothes for children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19idq3
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Catch up with the week’s news for parents…
Report shows parents’ changing attitudes to attendance 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/zgw99
Nasal spray flu vaccine trials for under-twos 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/gc8z4
Buying clothes for children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19idq3
Report shows parents’ changing attitudes to attendance 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/zgw99
Nasal spray flu vaccine trials for under-twos 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/gc8z4
Buying clothes for children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19idq3
A new report from BETT reveals how much parents' attitudes towards school absence have changed and offers suggestions of how to address the attendance crisis.
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7onee
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7onee
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A new report from BETT reveals how much parents' attitudes towards school absence have changed and offers suggestions of how to address the attendance crisis.
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7onee
Find out more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7onee
Nasal spray flu vaccinations are being trialled on children under two.
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ma08d
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ma08d
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Nasal spray flu vaccinations are being trialled on children under two.
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ma08d
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ma08d
🚨ICYMI🚨
Buying clothes for children should be fun, but is often a minefield.
Find out about parents' experiences and ways to tackle things like high prices and lack of choice.
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jfqw6
Buying clothes for children should be fun, but is often a minefield.
Find out about parents' experiences and ways to tackle things like high prices and lack of choice.
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jfqw6
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🚨ICYMI🚨
Buying clothes for children should be fun, but is often a minefield.
Find out about parents' experiences and ways to tackle things like high prices and lack of choice.
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jfqw6
Buying clothes for children should be fun, but is often a minefield.
Find out about parents' experiences and ways to tackle things like high prices and lack of choice.
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jfqw6
Are children's clothes too expensive? 🛒👕🩳
Do they perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes?
Parents' Digest reflects on my own experiences and hears from a range of parents about the issues they encounter when shopping for children's clothing.
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17fdl8
Do they perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes?
Parents' Digest reflects on my own experiences and hears from a range of parents about the issues they encounter when shopping for children's clothing.
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17fdl8
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Are children's clothes too expensive? 🛒👕🩳
Do they perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes?
Parents' Digest reflects on my own experiences and hears from a range of parents about the issues they encounter when shopping for children's clothing.
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17fdl8
Do they perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes?
Parents' Digest reflects on my own experiences and hears from a range of parents about the issues they encounter when shopping for children's clothing.
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17fdl8
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
New guidance on school uniform policy to help lower costs for parents 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/tioa7
The reality of parenting neurodivergent or anxious children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xtz1f
Simple ways to show kindness to yourself and others 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1bnwx7
New guidance on school uniform policy to help lower costs for parents 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/tioa7
The reality of parenting neurodivergent or anxious children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xtz1f
Simple ways to show kindness to yourself and others 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1bnwx7
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
New guidance on school uniform policy to help lower costs for parents 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/tioa7
The reality of parenting neurodivergent or anxious children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xtz1f
Simple ways to show kindness to yourself and others 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1bnwx7
New guidance on school uniform policy to help lower costs for parents 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/tioa7
The reality of parenting neurodivergent or anxious children 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xtz1f
Simple ways to show kindness to yourself and others 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1bnwx7
Today is #WorldKindnessDay and Parents' Digest is looking at the importance of being kind not just to others, but to yourself.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15drs3
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15drs3
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Today is #WorldKindnessDay and Parents' Digest is looking at the importance of being kind not just to others, but to yourself.
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15drs3
Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15drs3
Founder of Parental Minds C.I.C., Sarah-Lou Glover, spoke at the TES SEND show about some of the issues faced by parents of neurodivergent and anxious children.
Read her reflections and supportive suggestions in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m66d9
Read her reflections and supportive suggestions in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m66d9
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Founder of Parental Minds C.I.C., Sarah-Lou Glover, spoke at the TES SEND show about some of the issues faced by parents of neurodivergent and anxious children.
Read her reflections and supportive suggestions in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m66d9
Read her reflections and supportive suggestions in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m66d9
Updated guidance for schools on establishing a uniform policy that reduces costs to parents and combats discrimination has been released.
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/o37qu
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/o37qu
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Updated guidance for schools on establishing a uniform policy that reduces costs to parents and combats discrimination has been released.
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/o37qu
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/o37qu
🚨PARENTS🚨
When it comes to buying clothes for your children, what concerns you? Please comment below and keep an eye out for an upcoming article exploring the issue...
When it comes to buying clothes for your children, what concerns you? Please comment below and keep an eye out for an upcoming article exploring the issue...
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨PARENTS🚨
When it comes to buying clothes for your children, what concerns you? Please comment below and keep an eye out for an upcoming article exploring the issue...
When it comes to buying clothes for your children, what concerns you? Please comment below and keep an eye out for an upcoming article exploring the issue...
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
How to make the most of parents’ evenings 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpzvz
Changes to curriculum and assessments 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1ksjpb
New report suggests children don’t feel a sense of belonging at school 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8ojsq
How to make the most of parents’ evenings 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpzvz
Changes to curriculum and assessments 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1ksjpb
New report suggests children don’t feel a sense of belonging at school 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8ojsq
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
How to make the most of parents’ evenings 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpzvz
Changes to curriculum and assessments 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1ksjpb
New report suggests children don’t feel a sense of belonging at school 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8ojsq
How to make the most of parents’ evenings 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpzvz
Changes to curriculum and assessments 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1ksjpb
New report suggests children don’t feel a sense of belonging at school 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/8ojsq