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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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Your facial features may be influenced by what your mum ate during her pregnancy, study claims
Pregnancy cravings can be strange, weird, and wonderful - but do they do more than simply satisfy our stomachs when we indulge in them?
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Nearly half of the grandparent-aged generation has never been asked for advice, according to a study
Many want to offer more advice to their younger relatives but have never been asked to impart their wisdom
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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This is why your teenager thinks you don’t understand them - and how to respond when they yell ‘You don’t understand me!’ in an argument
With three easy steps, you can navigate the hurtful statement with relative ease
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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'Sex education in schools is failing' as young people turn to porn to learn, research shows - here's how to approach the topic with your kids
A new report has highlighted some alarming trends and recommended how government can step in
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Grandparents act as a vital rock and ‘buffer’ for children when their parents divorce, research reveals - but one in particular is more likely to step up and help
When a parent's relationship breaks down, grandparents are on hand to guide children through the process and offer vital support
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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When do the clocks go forward and when does spring start in 2024?
We explain when the clocks go forward, why the clocks change and when spring starts in 2023.
By Ellie Hutchings Last updated
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When is the next train strike? April 2024 dates
Here’s everything we know about when the next train strike will be
By Ellie Hutchings Last updated
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Struggling to get through to your teen? Dr Becky shares simple trick to encourage teenagers to take your advice
You're not alone in struggling to get through to your teen, but this simple trick may help
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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73% of millennials believe they are doing a better job of raising kids than their own parents, new research shows - here are 4 things they're doing differently
New research has revealed four ways millennials are raising children differently from their own parents and the top challenges modern parents face.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Child psychotherapist reveals why toddlers hit their parents - and shares how to stop them
It doesn't matter how small they are - toddler punches hurt!
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Worried your child seems ungrateful? It's normal, says parenting expert - but here's how you can help them develop gratitude as they grow
If you're struggling with teaching and explaining the concept of gratitude to your kids, two parenting experts have shared how you can help them foster the skill.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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10 rules that most parents have in place for their kids' smartphone use (#8 is controversial, but we understand if you've been tempted)
Research has revealed the 10 most common rules parents have put in place for their kids' smartphone use - although some have proved controversial.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Kids 'learn nothing' from being told to say sorry, claims parenting expert - here's how you can teach them to apologise in different ways
One parenting expert has shared why children 'get nothing out of' being told to say sorry - here's what she recommends trying to teach instead.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Sticker charts 'don't work in the long run' says psychotherapist - try these 8 tips to teach kids intrinsic motivation instead
One expert has explained eight things you can do as a parent to help your child develop intrinsic motivation - and it means abandoning the sticker chart.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Think you’re the favourite child? You might be right, but you’re probably not - this psychologist reveals why
It may be taboo to admit it - but lots of parents do have a favourite child
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published