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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)
LATEST FAMILY
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Worried your child might be a bully? Psychotherapist shares 8 powerful ways to change this dynamic, and #4 might take some courage (but is so worth it)
If you're worried your child might be a bully, don't panic - a psychotherapist has shared how to help them with compassion and self-reflection.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Parental loneliness is soaring according to research, here are 5 expert tips on how to deal with it (#3 is more important than you think)
Parents appear to be feeling more lonely than ever, with research suggesting two thirds feel isolated and crave attention outside of their homes.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Parents are being ‘fined, prosecuted even imprisoned' - Fines for unauthorised school absences are going up and here's what an education advocate needs you to know
An education advocate shares the facts and her own thoughts, on the treatment of parents whose children take unauthorised absence from school - this is what caregivers need to know.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Psychologist reveals ‘overparenting’ is making kids weak and what parents can do instead - and #3 is a real dose of nostalgia
Adults are increasingly 'overparenting' their kids and a psychologist has issued a warning over its impact on their teens and ability to cope with adult life.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Child therapist shares the five conversations to let your kid overhear (#4 could help with behaviour too)
You don't always want your kid listening in on your conversations, but there are times when it can do good
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Expert reveals the one common phrase to avoid if you have a ‘fussy eater’ - and shares what might work instead
Don't underestimate the power of number 1
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Think you're raising a mini-me? It's actually unlikely your child will inherit your personality and could have a temperament closer to a 'random stranger', according to new study
If you often hear the phrase 'like mother like daughter,' or 'like father like son,' research suggests you're actually only slightly more likely to share familial traits than with strangers.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Mum reveals the one question working parents need to ask stay-at-home partners when they get home - and ‘it helps so much’ with the mental load
"We still do this years later, because it helps SO MUCH"
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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The 6 myths of motherhood and why it's so important we ignore them, by author and mum-of-ten
Myths are shaping mothers’ lives and our views of motherhood - it's time to leave them behind
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Adults not taught to manage their emotions are struggling as parents and their kids are more likely to experience 'verbal abuse' - but what does that look like?
Managing emotions can be difficult if it wasn't modelled or taught. Research shows adults struggling to make sense of their feelings, are finding parenting challenging.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Heard of the '9-minute theory'? Find out how to use with kids of all ages (it might help ease the 'mum guilt' that creeps in)
The 9-minute theory has sparked a lot of conversation online, as mums share how it makes their day easier and improves relationships with their children.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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6 phrases adult children need to hear from their parents to ‘acknowledge past pain’ says therapist, and #3 is so powerful
A therapist has revealed six simple phrases parents of adult children need to say, to acknowledge pain from the past and move the relationship forward.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Your kids might think their grandparents are ‘old’, but new research shows that most grandparents don’t think they are
New research has shown that different generations have wildly different views on when ‘old age’ begins
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Worried about your teen 'being smelly'? They can't help it, according to scientists, and help is on its way to ease the problem
We know that puberty can cause all sorts of smells to emanate from teens - now scientists have revealed exactly what you're smelling, and how evolution contributed.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Parenting coach shares 4 'powerful' reframes to try next time it feels like your kid is pushing all your buttons (and #4 is a game changer)
A parenting coach has shared four ways parents can reframe their thoughts when their kid has big emotions. Giving them a try could offer big results in little time.
By Lucy Wigley Published