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Grandparents need to stop saying these 10 ‘well-meaning’ phrases to their grandkids, says psychologist
Seemingly innocent comments can create an uncomfortable environment for grandkids
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All about the Paris 2024 Olympics - an explainer for kids by The Week Junior
Athletes compete on the biggest stage
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Princess Charlotte’s name fulfilled Prince William’s final promise to his mum Princess Diana, royal expert reveals
The Prince and Princess of Wales's daughter has a very sentimental name
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'My daughter - the Olympian!' Proud mum shares what it takes to raise a sports star
Lesley Reid can't wait to see her daughter Emma compete in Judo at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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The 'strongest' marriages are made they don't just happen, according to new study - plus 4 behaviours that can help
Forget soulmates, couples should be teammates
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Is your teen 'nose covering' in photos? It isn't a 'secret signal' we reveal the real reason
Teenagers are jumping on the 'nose trend' in family photos
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How Prince William and Kate Middleton use ‘controlled parenting’ to protect Prince George, Louis and Charlotte
The Prince and Princess of Wales have adopted what experts call an 'unusual' parenting approach
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50 most popular European baby names revealed - they’re surprisingly traditional and climbing in popularity in the UK
From traditional and classic names to trendy monikers, there's plenty of baby name inspiration to be found in Europe
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The exact date summer holiday boredom ‘peaks’ for kids revealed - and how parents are combating it
Keeping kids entertained during the long six-week holiday isn't the easiest task
Latest Family
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9 things I'm doing to teach my teenage son about 'toxic masculinity'
Influencers are having a worrying impact on young boys' behaviour and attitudes
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How do working mothers juggle the school summer holidays? We asked 12 mums and their honesty is sobering
Want to know just how broken the UK childcare system is? Just ask 12 working mums how they're handling the school summer holidays
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If you're wondering how to teach your kid emotional intelligence, check out these top tips from the experts
8 expert tips for teaching kids emotional intelligence this Children's Mental Health Week (and #4 sounds like so much fun)
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10 common signs of ADHD in girls and why they often go ignored
Women often go undiagnosed for decades
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How to raise a teenager with good financial literacy, by a teen expert (and #4 is a shocker)
Help your teen avoid future debt with these five literacy tips
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10 top tips for less stressful family holidays with tweens, or teens, by an expert
Learning to 'reset' holiday expectations with teens saved the day, shares expert
Where to buy
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Best toys for 8 year olds 2024: 24 gift ideas approved by experts
Looking for the best toys for 8 year olds? We've got you and your not-so-little-one covered
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Cosatto Wow 3 hands-on review: practical, beautiful and comfortable - wow!
A versatile travel system with a newborn carrycot, upright pushchair seat and a compatible car seat - everything you need in one stylish package
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I tested the Pati-School Party Creations Starter Kit with a couple of kids - here's our verdict
We review the Pati-School Party Creations Starter Kit to see if it's worth your money
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15 of the best personalised books for children 2024
We found the best personalised books for children now all you have to do is choose...
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5 most valuable vintage Lego sets, according to a Lego expert - do you own one?
These vintage Lego sets could be worth serious cash - here's what to do if you have one at home
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I'm a toy tester and these 35 Amazon Prime Day toy deals are still available, but not for long
These Amazon Prime Day toy deals are still live if you want to grab a last-minute bargain
Latest money
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Two-child benefit cap: what is it and will it be scrapped?
We look at what the two-child benefit cap is and the likelihood of it being abolished, amid mounting pressure on the Prime Minister to scrap it
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Are you missing out on up to £2,000 a year to help with childcare costs? Here's how to claim it
With 1.3 million parents eligible, and only 500,000 claiming it, you could be missing out on free cash from the government to help with the cost of childcare and holiday clubs over the summer
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Morrisons launches Family Picnic Box for £20, but there is a way you can get it for less
Avoid sky-high food prices, and additional mental load, on day trips with the kids this summer with this genius picnic box from Morrisons
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Holiday childcare costs up 6% says new report, with supply shortages still an issue
Working parents facing higher costs when it comes to sorting childcare provisions during the school holidays
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How to get Disney+ for free and save up to £79.90 a year
Even though the streaming giant ended its free trial offering, there are still multiple ways you can get Disney+ for free for up to 12 months
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Is Amazon Prime Day actually worth it? We've been writing about it for years - here's what we really think
It's the most wonderful time of the year - when mega retailer Amazon slashes its prices for 48 hours!
Latest wellbeing
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How to co-parent: 9 legal-expert led tips that could help (even if you don't get on)
It's hard to get used to the post-divorce dynamic, but don't let it impact your parenting approach
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Smoking and vaping have a HUGE impact on female fertility - here’s everything doctors want you to know
We all know the bad things that smoking does, but what about the good reasons for why kicking the fags is a good idea.
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What’s a healthy temperature range for children and what to do if they have a fever
It's important to check, especially if you or your children feel under the weather
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Can medicines go off? 6 signs to look out for and why you shouldn’t use expired products
This is how to keep you and your family safe if you’re wondering what to do with a medication past its use-by date…
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How to prevent and treat car sickness in children
Car sickness affects a lot of children, but there are ways to help manage it
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6 things prenatal trainers want you know about exercising safely in pregnancy - plus, expert tips for each trimester
Latest food
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12 easy-peasy no-bake treats perfect for kids' birthday parties (#1 is made with Party Rings - yes, really!)
These easy no-bake kids’ party treats can all be prepared ahead and also make a great weekend activity to keep little ones entertained...
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15 kid's birthday cupcakes you can easily make yourself (#8 certainly has the 'wow' factor)
These birthday cupcakes for kids are tasty, easy to make, and perfect for sharing come party time...
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15 healthy fish recipes the kids will actually eat (including an Annabel Karmel classic)
From fish pies to crunchy tuna cakes and salmon pasta dishes to fish burgers, we've got lots of delicious and easy fish recipes for kids...
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Genius ways to use up leftover beef from Sunday's roast (#12 is a 20-minute wonder)
Here are the best ways to use up leftover beef including noodles, stews, pies and so much more...
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13 quick and easy instant noodle recipes every parent needs to know about
Speedy instant noodle recipes every parent needs in the midweek madness...
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24 of the best birthday cake ideas for Dad (#3 is perfect for Father's Day too)
Showstopping birthday cakes and Father's Day bakes for the Dad figure in your life...
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Mary Berry’s lemon drizzle cake
Learn how to make Mary Berry's lemon drizzle cake recipe our easy guide. Mary's classic lemon drizzle will never let you down - see how to make it here.
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Basic cupcake
Make a batch of 24 cupcakes in just 40 minutes with this basic recipe. Ideal for bake sales, school fetes, kids' parties, and more.
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Mary Berry’s chocolate cake
Make a perfectly rich chocolate cake with luxurious chocolate icing using Mary Berry's chocolate cake recipe...
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Easy chocolate chip cookies
One of our most popular chocolate chip cookie recipes is ready in just 30 minutes...
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Chocolate muffins
Soft, moist chocolate muffins with a rich chocolate sponge and dark chocolate chunks. This recipe makes 12 muffins...
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Butterfly buns
Our easy butterfly buns recipe is perfect for kids. We've kept our butterfly cake recipe simple - just slice the tops off and fill with buttercream and jam...
Spotlight
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70 things to do with kids and how to entertain them (we've found the best and cheapest activities to try)
Things to do with kids to keep them engaged and entertained
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Things to do with toddlers at home: 48 easy ideas with cardboard, pegs and tweezers
Things to do with toddlers at home that won't break the bank or your will to live
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Indoor activities for kids: 40 amazing ideas for rainy days
It's raining, it's pouring but luckily there's fun to be had!
