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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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Is your teen part of the ‘anxious generation?’ This is what experts have to say about protecting their mental health
These expert-approved tips can help parents protect their kids' happiness
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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What most parents don't know about 'emotional regulation', from a brain doctor (and understanding it may really help)
A neuroscientist has explained the process of emotional regulation in 7 steps, and understanding it could be beneficial to parents.
By Lucy Wigley Last updated
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Psychologist shares the real reason parents - especially celebrity mums and dads - choose unique baby names and it kind of makes sense
Unique baby names are on the rise, and a psychologist has shared the surprisingly relatable reason why many choose such unusual monikers.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Teachers told to look out for ‘sextortion’ victims in schools as cases rise and boys are ‘most vulnerable’ - here’s everything you need to know
Sextortion cases have doubled, leading to teachers being issued guidance to spotting the signs - teenage boys are the biggest demographic being targeted.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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