# Parents

**URL:** https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/c/caring-for-someone/parents/24.md

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## [What's your top tip for preparing for the school summer holidays?](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/whats-your-top-tip-for-preparing-for-the-school-summer-holidays/744)

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**Author:** [@Kidney\_admin](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Kidney_admin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 September 2026 06:00 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/whats-your-top-tip-for-preparing-for-the-school-summer-holidays/744 "2026-09-27T06:00:52Z")

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Whether it’s travel, treatment, medication or keeping children entertained, we’d love to hear what’s worked for you.

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## [School holidays and family support: what's your experience?](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/school-holidays-and-family-support-whats-your-experience/816)

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**Author:** [@Kidney\_admin](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Kidney_admin)\
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**Last updated:** [10 August 2026 12:56 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/school-holidays-and-family-support-whats-your-experience/816 "2026-08-10T12:56:08Z")

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For many families, the summer holidays wouldn’t be possible without the support of grandparents, relatives, and friends. What role does your wider family play during the school holidays?

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## [Helping children take part in their kidney care](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/helping-children-take-part-in-their-kidney-care/709)

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**Author:** [@Kidney\_admin](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Kidney_admin)\
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**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 22:08 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/helping-children-take-part-in-their-kidney-care/709 "2026-07-09T22:08:46Z")

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Helping children understand and manage their kidney disease can be a big journey for families. Do you involve your child in their own kidney care?

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## [Parents of someone living with kidney disease?](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/parents-of-someone-living-with-kidney-disease/100)

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**Author:** [@Kidney\_admin](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/u/Kidney_admin)\
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**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 17:30 UTC](https://kidneycommunity.kidneyresearchuk.org/t/parents-of-someone-living-with-kidney-disease/100 "2026-02-09T17:30:40Z")

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Just wanted to start a space for parents. How did you cope at the start, and how are things now? What’s helped you along the way, or been harder than you expected? You’re not alone. Share your journey here and connect wi…