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40 Inspirational quotes for kids to motivate, inspire and share positivity every day
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146 fantastic facts for kids to really blow their mind
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Can childhood memories shape who we are? Plus, what are core memories and how to make them
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Unique baby names: From Alchemy to Wirrin - scroll through 200+ of the most unusual baby names for boys and girls
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I have mum guilt and here's how Brené Brown's one sentence helped me deal with it
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Happy 20th anniversary Peppa Pig! Celebrate with our pick of the best Peppa Pig toys (and most are under £25)
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The unexpected Royal baby name to drop out of the top 100, and the European-style names rising in popularity
A Royal baby name has unexpectedly fallen out of the top 100 popular names. There's also a surge of European-style names rising up the ranks - we reveal what they are.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Why is Dada usually a baby's first word and why don't mums get the title? Language expert reveals all plus the sweet reason ‘mama’ relates to the mother-child bond
Have you noticed that babies usually say 'dada' first? A language expert explains the reason for this, and the sweet historic reason 'mama' is a universally recognised sound.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Tyson Fury's kid’s names are so unique - this baby name expert shares their individual meanings and reveals which one is set to soar in popularity
Tyson Fury's kid's names really stand out from the crowd - a baby name expert delves into the meaning behind them, and which one you'll hear more of as it grows in popularity.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Expert responds to police knocking on doors of kids absent from school and threatening parents with prison
Schools are sending police to shout at kids, and threaten their parents with prison, if they don't attend school. An expert gives her opinion on why this won't work.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Do you know what your tween means when they say 'Oooh brother, oooh'? Put the urban dictionary away - mum Louise Boyce reveals all with her tween slang explainer
Are you baffled by your tween's slang? Don't worry - mum Louise Boyce has decoded their popular phrases for you, and now you'll know what they're talking about.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Grandmother’s tip for spending more time with grandchildren leaves the internet divided, as some parents view it as ‘manipulation’
A grandmother sharing her tip for spending more time with grandchildren, has left the internet divided. While some love her idea, others brand it 'manipulation.'
By Lucy Wigley Published
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BookTok is recommending 'explicit' and 'violent' reads to teens warn experts - here are 3 tips for keeping kids safe from mature content
Lots of kids are enjoying the book recommendations they get online, but many are being exposed to what users call 'spicy' reads
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Are some screens better for kids than others? Expert reveals why you should swap iPads for TV
It's hard to keep our kids away from screens entirely, but TV is a better option
By Adam England Published
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Do hand-me-down clothes impact a child’s ‘individuality’ as they grow up? Here are the pros and cons, according to experts
Hand-me-downs are an eco-friendly and economical choice for many parents, but how do they affect a child?
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Elective C-sections still have ‘huge stigma’ attached when there shouldn’t be - here’s how to confidently ask for one, according to an obstetrics expert
Women feel under pressure to give birth 'naturally,' even when it compromises safety. Some feel they're denied a C-section without good reason - and that needs to stop.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Why is it important that children learn about gender identity? We ask the experts after Rishi Sunak declared 'schools should not teach about the concept'
New guidance is set to say that children under the age of 13 will not be taught about contraception, sexually transmitted infections and abortion either
By Stephanie Lowe Published
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Men aren’t designed to be ‘hands off,’ with changes to their body chemistry and spending time with their babies resulting in similar ‘neurological transformations’ experienced by mothers
Men aren't designed to be 'hands off' with kids, despite what society believes. Spending time with their babies elicits a similar change to body chemistry that mothers experience.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Have you heard of TikTok's latest 'rage ritual' trend? It can help your teen 'express their anger' better, according to experts
The new wellness trend is a little more anger-positive than others
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Kids with ADHD receive more 'negative messages' than neurotypical kids - 10 child psychologist tips to help parents support them
Experts have shared tips to help caregivers better support kids with ADHD
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Mum of nine-month-old who died after choking at nursery didn’t want to ‘appear pushy’ by asking staff to cut up his food
The parents of the nine-month-old are now raising awareness to help parents know what to do when children are choking
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published