All content Archive | May 2024

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May 31st
- I walk 10,000 steps a day without leaving the house and it's all thanks to my puppy - here's what our new family pet has shown me about fitness
- ‘Why is my wife yelling at me?’ Couples therapist shares 6 reasons why a partner might regularly ask this (and they’re not just angry)
- Parents, don't wait for Amazon Prime Day 2024 - this Echo Dot Kids deal is live now and it's epic
- ‘I want to know why my precious baby is no longer here’ mum’s heartbreaking plea to social media companies after teen’s tragic death
- Ride on toys for toddlers: 12 best buys, including the iconic Cozy Coupe
- Is Eric a true story? Benedict Cumberbatch lives every parent’s worst nightmare in new Netflix show
- How does too much screen time affect a child's development? We speak to experts about six ways screens impact growing up
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis await ‘major decision’ from Kate and William that may also disappoint Royal fans
- What are 'Mickey Mouse' degrees? Expert reveals why this term is unhelpful for teens making higher education choices
May 30th
- What does 'all eyes on Rafah' mean - and how to explain it to children and teens
- Normal People season 2 rumours are circulating, and we have our own Marianne and Connell 'first love' stories to share
- Is Facebook safe for kids? No, not really - we ask the experts to explain why and what you can do to make it safer if they already have it
- 'My husband's battle to be a dad' - couple share their long journey to parenthood (and how he's now helping others)
- 9 best educational Tonies to help encourage independent learning
- TikTok mum explains viral trend helping people looking for baby name inspo - and it’s pretty grim
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis to take part in unexpected activity if Conservatives get their way
- Offering smooth peanut butter to babies could give 'life long' protection against peanut allergy - mum of tweens shares her weaning stories and what she would've done differently
May 29th
- Would you 'buy' your own grandchildren? With egg freezing on the rise, many parents are footing their children’s fertility bills…
- Is Stacey Solomon pregnant? No, she's not - but here's why people are speculating
- Tractor toys for toddlers: 12 brilliant buys and why your child loves these farm vehicles so much
May 28th
- Therapist shares why kids laughing and not showing remorse when they're told off is completely normal (and makes total sense)
- What are the government's National Service plans, how it could impact your teens and which countries already have it?
- 'Go on give your nan a hug' - here are 5 things kids never ‘have’ to do, according to a child psychologist
- Teens who display this one important quality during adolescent friendships, go on to be great parents according to research
May 27th
- Empathy is a ‘critical skill’ for adults and new research has revealed how a child’s upbringing can help, or hinder, them from developing it
- Princess Charlotte wasn’t named after her grandmother Princess Diana for one important reason, reveals royal expert (and we totally get it)
- 'It adds a great sense of realism to pretend play' - we put the Casdon Dyson cordless vacuum toy through its paces with a four-year-old
- Four worrying online 'wellness' challenges to talk to your teenager about (some of these trends will leave you speechless)
May 26th
- Prince George’s sweet nickname for mum Kate Middleton revealed by lip-reading expert - and it’s a great alternative for ‘Mummy’
- Half of grandparents feel lonely due to lack of connection with grandchildren, according to survey - but they’re tackling this in a very modern way
May 25th
- Are 'best friends' no longer 'forever' anymore? Research says so - Becoming a mum definitely throws friendships under a spotlight and here's why according to an expert
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis have their hearts set on visiting a budget-friendly holiday hotspot for their break this year, Prince William reveals
May 24th
- Paris Hilton’s expert-approved parenting rule that ‘bans’ her two kids from using one everyday item
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis can now spend a lot more time with their dad thanks to the PM calling an election - but why are royals prohibited from working until the election is over?
- Prince Louis’ bedtime routine might be strict but dad Prince William always makes time for this sweet tradition
May 23rd
- Emotionally healthy children need their parents to do these 10 important things, according to experts
- Diagnosis later in life and sensory demands of parenting ‘disrupt well-being’ of autistic mothers
- Do schools close on election day?
- Why has a general election been called now, and what this could mean for working parents
May 22nd
- Joe Wicks just dropped a parenting truth bomb about sibling rivalry and I feel so seen - but here's why it really happens
- Does your child ‘cling, cry and stall’ at bedtime? Try asking them these 3 ‘check-in’ questions this child therapist swears by
- “I can’t make her do anything, she just wants to laze around all day” - Teen expert shares why the belief 'teenagers are lazy' is a myth and how understanding this might help your relationship
- This Bridgerton star has very famous parents - and we mean very famous (you'll definitely recognise them)
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis very nearly had different baby names as Kate Middleton ‘set her heart’ on moniker with a sweet link to the late Queen (and we love it)
- 12 latest Tonies we're definitely adding to our collection
May 21st
- Mum divides the internet with her screen time tip, proving parents will never agree on this topic
- The unexpected Royal baby name to drop out of the top 100, and the European-style names rising in popularity
- 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
- Parents live in 'constant fear' of this one event, according to new research, and it's totally relatable
- 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
May 20th
- Expert responds to police knocking on doors of kids absent from school and threatening parents with prison
- 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
- Tyson Fury’s 4 non-negotiable ‘family rules’ revealed as we share why his kids leave school at 11 years old
- Six tech-savvy ways to step up your home cooking game this summer
- People think Katy Perry is pregnant with her second child but we share what's really happened
May 19th
- Got a teen who won't revise? Child development expert shares 8 tips to help focus the teenage brain
- Queen Elizabeth is in full mum-mode in never-before-seen photo released by Buckingham Palace
- Prince Louis inherited mischievous personality from his dad as unearthed clips show Prince William getting ‘told off’ by the late Queen
- The top 80s baby names not even remotely similar to the 'top baby names' of today - Olivia we're looking at you
May 18th
- Grandmother’s tip for spending more time with grandchildren leaves the internet divided, as some parents view it as ‘manipulation’
- BookTok is recommending 'explicit' and 'violent' reads to teens warn experts - here are 3 tips for keeping kids safe from mature content
- Are some screens better for kids than others? Expert reveals why you should swap iPads for TV
- Do hand-me-down clothes impact a child’s ‘individuality’ as they grow up? Here are the pros and cons, according to experts
- Princess Lilibet has taken after grandmother Princess Diana with her new ‘favourite’ hobby, reveals Meghan Markle
May 17th
- 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
- Why did Eloise and Penelope fight? What parents of daughters can learn from Bridgerton when it comes to friendships
- Steak and salsa wraps
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet set to receive ‘special’ gift from Meghan Markle after her Nigeria trip
- Why won't my teen leave their room or socialise with the family? I'm a child development expert and here's why it's totally ‘normal’
- Should you let your teenager watch Bridgerton season 3? Expert reveals everything parents should know about the show before letting teens tune in
May 16th
- 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'
- Toniebox review - Is it worth the money? We put it through its paces to find out
- 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
- Have you heard of TikTok's latest 'rage ritual' trend? It can help your teen 'express their anger' better, according to experts
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are huge Swifties - and all of their kids have Taylor Swift inspired baby names
May 15th
- Kids with ADHD receive more 'negative messages' than neurotypical kids - 10 child psychologist tips to help parents support them
- 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
- Ant McPartlin reveals son’s ‘trendy’ baby name - and a baby name expert believes the choice is set to rise in popularity
- Government set to announce ‘ban’ on sex education for children under 9 - here's why headteachers say it won't make ‘much difference’
May 14th
- Nearly half a million mothers report being 'legally gagged' from talking about workplace discrimination and bullying - here's how you can help
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet may not have joined their parents’ Nigeria trip, but Meghan Markle’s subtle tribute showed they were in their thoughts
- Psychologist warns of the one ‘big message’ you send your child if you film them having a meltdown
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet aren’t close with the royals, but they have a ‘deep affection’ for other UK relatives
May 13th
- Traumatic birth inquiry finds the number of negative experiences 'are simply not good enough,' and my own poor maternity care still leaves me angry
- The 6 benefits of screentime (no, really) and why 'intentional' use might be the way forward, by a family therapist
- I didn't let my tween have her own social media account for these four reasons (and I get that pester power is a lot but I'm so glad I stood strong)
- I tested the Breville DuraCeramic Waffle Maker and now I’m a waffle-making pro
- Parents 'don’t always need to validate their kids’ feelings' - expert argues 'obsession' with validation results in ‘less emotional regulation’, not more
- Musical toys for babies and toddlers: 12 brilliant buys for 6 months to 3 year olds
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis’ nanny enforces a strict playtime rule for the kids - and it's inspired by the growing Nordic parenting trend
May 12th
- Do you want an over-achiever or a 'healthy achiever'? If you 'hold your kid back' you're a more successful parent than most, according to a Harvard-trained expert
- £100 for an A - would you pay your kid for their GCSE grades? This mum claims her son is 'genuinely motivated' by her 'results reward strategy'
- Neurodivergent teens often exposed to ‘repeated humiliation experiences’ according to a psychologist, and the 6 ways they can thrive instead of survive
May 11th
- Research shows sister relationships ‘more positive’ than any other sibling bond
- "I threw my son's plate against the wall, I couldn't cope" - psychotherapist shares the 3 reasons mum rage might creep up, and the top tips to soften it
- "My biggest rule..." Dr Becky reveals to Oprah the number one boundary she has for her three kids when it comes to screen time (and it might be easier said than done)
- Is your child a nail-biter? These facts should put them off it
May 10th
- I've found the perfect kids' sun lounger and you can get £20 off with this promo code
- I tried the ‘romanticise your life’ social trend as a busy mum of three - here's what happened (and how to try it for yourself)
- One grandparent has a 'bigger' impact on kids than the other... Can you guess which one?
- Does Princess Charlotte suffer 'middle child' syndrome? She's a 'rule-follower' at school but 'rules the roost' at home, apparently
- Are Mabel, Irene, Ronald and Ernest due a comeback? 'Old' baby names expected to hit charts again according to '100-year rule' - but would you choose one?
- Whooping cough cases on the rise in the UK as 5 babies are reported dead - this may be the biggest outbreak in two decades, new data reveals
May 9th
- Myths of only children debunked as study reveals no reliable scientific evidence that being an only child affects ‘personality, behaviour, or well-being’
- Channel 4 drama The Gathering explores 'toxic teenagers and their even more toxic parents' in an online world dominated by social media
- Strawberry vase mania is back! Fruity homewares from The Range are going viral all over again - here's everything our Shopping Editor wants
- 4 tips to help teens cope with exam results disappointment, from a psychologist
- I tried four different ways to solve a Rubik's Cube, and #4 might seem like a cheat, but it can still be beneficial for kids
- Has your teen searched for the leaked exam papers online? Amount of students caught 'cheating' has doubled, here's everything you need to know - including consequences
May 8th
- Do your kids make fun of you for your millennial ways? These are the 6 habits that GenZ believe make millennials ‘officially old’
- Prince Archie’s fifth birthday wasn’t publicly marked by the Royal Family for one important reason
- Princess Charlotte wore grandma Princess Diana’s favourite fashion style
- Do you have the top foods in your fridge for exam season? Nutritionist reveals top 4 staples to help teens through their exams
May 7th
- 13 traits experienced by adults who were lonely children, according to a psychologist (#4 definitely isn’t a bad thing)
- Do you and your partner disagree on parenting styles? Try these 8 tips from a psychotherapist that model respect and compromise despite your differences
- Concerned about screen time? This one simple trick offers more ‘control’ and eases fears of device ‘addiction,’ according to a psychologist
- "I'm ghosting my own mother" - psychotherapist reveals the 5 most common grandparenting 'fails' (plus how to deal with them)
- Why 'stranger danger' is outdated at best and dangerous at worst (and the new phrase your child needs to understand to stay safe)
May 6th
- How to handle tantrums in toddlers or teens - child therapist reveals the 5 things to remember
- The 3 reasons you should never say this well-meaning phrase to your partner, according to an expert
- Do you have an 'oops baby'? Experts explain how being unplanned shapes your child's development
- Nordic kids are the happiest in the world - Expert reveals top 3 tips for raising kids the Danish way
May 5th
- Mum guilt is a universal experience - but what are the biggest triggers? Experts reveal how TV, friends, and grandparents have an affect
- Mum divides the internet suggesting that ‘voluntarily involved grandparents’ are a ‘bigger flex’ than having well behaved children
May 4th
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- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis’ guinea pigs are more than just cute, experts reveal they’re teaching the kids some very important life lessons too
- Psychologists and parenting experts share top 4 tips for raising mentally strong children - and #3 is easier said than done
May 3rd
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will likely join Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their Nigeria trip next month for this poignant reason
- New research shows number of children taking sleeping pills has doubled over past 7 years - but there are other ways to help children build better sleep habits
- Eva Mendes opens up about ‘no-brainer’ parenting agreement with Ryan Gosling after her words were ‘taken out of context’ in recent interview
- Princess Charlotte’s 9th birthday portrait contained a sweet nod to her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth you might have missed
May 2nd
- We tested the new Joie Pact Pro stroller and we won't be going back to our old set of wheels - here's why
- Do you get your kids’ names mixed up? Psychologist reveals why your brain makes this ‘common glitch’ and it’s not the reason you think
- Parenting expert shares the one ‘emotional habit’ that can affect kids’ ‘security’ and ‘trust in themselves’ and what parents can say and do instead to break the cycle
- Giving teens ‘space and opportunity’ to be independent helps them thrive according to an educator - here’s 3 top tips to get started
- "My biggest rule..." Psychologist Dr Becky reveals to Oprah top screen time rules she uses for her own kids and admits getting the balance right is a 'struggle' - and we totally relate to #3
- 9 slime toys kids will love (even if their parents don't), including a no-residue option for mess-free play
May 1st
- Is your teen part of the ‘anxious generation?’ This is what experts have to say about protecting their mental health
- Prince William and Kate Middleton make important change to ‘protect their family’ from ‘hostile world of social media’
- What most parents don't know about 'emotional regulation', from a brain doctor (and understanding it may really help)
- Prince Louis had the best reaction when Princess Charlotte was given a gift he wanted - and it proves he’s not afraid of being himself