All content Archive | August 2024

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August 31st
- As back-to-school 'GRWM' videos go viral online, parenting expert warns of massive ‘safeguarding’ issue parents are ignoring
- Psychologist reveals ‘single most important quality’ needed in a prospective partner - and how to notice it
- How early childhood 'shapes us' says psychotherapist and why parents must carry that forward
- 4 friendship anxieties your teenager may have and what to do to help, by a psychotherapist
August 30th
- I cooked a whole chicken in the Breville Halo Flexi air fryer and it was perfection
- 16 best sun creams for you and your family, tried and tested
- Annabel Karmel's trio of vegetables with tomato and basil
- 15 kid's birthday cupcakes you can easily make yourself (#8 certainly has the 'wow' factor)
- Parents with ADHD raising children with ADHD: An expert shares her tips
- This is how parents can get 2 months off work in 2025 using only 27 days annual leave
- Is there any truth to the lonely and narcissistic ‘only child’ stereotype? New research suggests not
- 4 phrases to help kids settle on first day back at school, according to a child development expert
August 29th
- Upgrade your kitchen skills and improve your nutrition
- Oasis reunite - the 15 facts your kids need to know about 90s band
- Simple HMRC code promises parents up to £4k - but it has to be used this week
- Is this why kids are so curious? New study reveals why children love ‘useless’ information
- 8 foods that could harm your child’s teeth, and some are really unexpected
August 28th
- My tween is desperate to join a gym - here are the 5 reasons why I don't want him to
- "It's complicated, but banning smartphones for kids isn't the answer", claims one mum
- Marriage therapist reveals the 5 ‘beige flags’ you should never ignore in a relationship
- Does your partner love your kids more than you? New research says probably yes
- I never thought I'd say this, but I don't want the school holidays to end
August 27th
- I took a four year old to Sea Life Birmingham - here's why it turned out to be a core memory making experience
- As the Paralympics start we ask four experts how to talk to kids about disabilities
- Busy and burnt-out? Here are some simple ways to help kids build creativity and emotional intelligence
- Pippa Middleton’s key parenting choice that Prince George, Charlotte and Louis are massively benefiting from
- Do you have unhealthy boundaries with your teen? These are the 5 signs you do
August 26th
- Why you need to be in your kid’s school Whatsapp group, says psychologist - and the 10 surprising disputes that pop up
August 25th
- Back-to-school season stressing you out? Wellness expert reveals 5 tips to help you keep your cool
August 24th
- Confused by your child's Pokemon obsession? Here's how these cute creatures took over the world...
- What is 'second best parenting?' Experts reveal how it’s empowering parents
August 23rd
- Get ready for the Paralympic games – an explainer for kids by The Week Junior
- NSPCC calls for a total ban on parents using physical punishment as concerns over children being smacked and hit triple in a year
August 22nd
- "I feel helpless when my teen has friendship issues" - one mum shares best advice she ever got (and it worked)
- Trust me, this Really Real Puppy toy set will be a big hit with your kids - here's why
- Best places to buy school uniform: 8 shops that put quality, price and clever design details first
- Long Covid affects teens and children very differently, new study reveals - here’s everything parents need to know
- 26 showstopping kid's birthday cakes you can easily do yourself (including a cheat's no-bake train cake using Mini Rolls)
- 8 ways to help your teen with disappointing exam results, from an expert
August 21st
- Why Kirstie Allsopp’s decision to let her 15-year-old travel around Europe is the parenting flex we could all learn from
- Annabel Karmel's cheesy carrot stars
- Top 5 ADHD personality traits in kids revealed by educational expert - how many do you recognise?
- Bad breath in pregnancy? Common causes, and 10 dentist-approved tips to deal with it
- Parents of teens who have just taken their GCSEs urged to check child benefit status ahead of August deadline
- 6 new school attendance rules are coming into force this September - this is everything you need to know
August 20th
- When do kids go back to school? The 2024/25 term dates you need in your diary
- How to make your child’s bedroom their favourite place to be
- I regret doing too much with my kids when they were babies, and here's why wish I'd embraced lazy parenthood
- 3 most common back-to-school issues kids face and how to deal with them, according to psychologists
- 5 reasons why September is 'way better' than New Year, by a parent psychotherapist
August 19th
- University essentials checklist: a parent’s guide to must-have items and what's a total waste of money
- Parents should hold off buying this back to school staple 'as close to their first day as possible', says retailer
- I took my kids to Legoland Discovery Centre - and here's why I'd go back
- Kate Middleton and Prince William’s surprising tactic to keep Prince George, Charlotte and Louis off their screens
August 18th
- Understanding your postpartum belly – what doctors and midwives want you to know
- Can we make the internet safe for kids? How one mum is trying to protect her children
- Why people with autism are ‘160 times more likely’ to drown than those without the condition
August 17th
- My four-year-old son's cancer diagnosis tested the strength of our family - here's how we got through it
- 7 ways to save on back to school essentials, as its revealed parents will spend £2.3 billion in 2024
- 3 common phrases used at mealtimes that are damaging to kids, according to an expert
August 16th
- So your teen wants to take a gap year or go travelling. Now what?
- Sensitive teeth during pregnancy? Here are some common causes, prevention and treatments
- What day is child benefit paid around the bank holiday? Everything parents need to know
- What is ‘gray divorcing’ and why are couples doing it?
- 8 clever tips to help your tween settle at secondary school, by a child development expert
- 5 surprising ways rushing your kids out the door can be damaging, according to experts
August 15th
- Disappointing grades? How parents can help on A-Level results day
- I tried these expert tips to stop arguing with my husband in front of the kids - and they really work
- We asked grandparents if they have a favourite grandchild, and there was one popular response
- The shocking amount parents spend on exam result gifts, according to new research
- Kate Middleton keeps Diana’s memory alive for Prince George, Charlotte and Louis in these 7 adorable ways
- 12 expert-led tips to get your kids outside (even when they just don't feel like it)
August 14th
- Yes, it is safe to use fake tan in pregnancy - here are 9 products recommended by our beauty editor
- ‘I don’t want to clip my wings again’ - first time grandmother fears being tied down by grandchild
- Best fake tan 2024: 10 tried and tested for a golden glow
- What parents need to know about the Oropouche ‘sloth virus’ - we spoke to a Doctor
- Prince William and Kate Middleton have incredible ‘secret weapon’ when it comes to parenting - the details are fascinating
- 'I never thought I'd have a baby' Mum shares emotional adoption journey - that took her to Nepal
- ‘Sex fasting’ can ‘supercharge’ your relationship as experts reveal 3 benefits of less intimacy
- 10 ways Millennial parents are ‘breaking the cycle’ - and teaching kids life lessons they were never taught
August 13th
- Plans to teach children how to spot ‘disinformation, fake news and putrid conspiracy theories’ in schools unveiled
- How did ‘Snickers’ get their name? We just found out and can’t wait to tell our kids
- I’m a teen expert, and here’s why I refused to pay my teenagers for getting 'good' exam grades
- 8 places teens can get freebies for GCSE results day
- Strong willed teens don’t need to be ‘tamed,’ they need to be nurtured - expert shares how
August 12th
- Why are flamingoes pink? The surprising reason behind their colour will impress your kids
- We just found out where ‘Marmite’ got its name, and kids will love the clever meaning
- Gen Z want marriage and kids as surprising study reveals they prioritise traditional life goals
- New parents can save 10% with COOK for 12 months
- Labelling kids’ school uniforms hacks could save parents £2,000 a year
- Are you struggling to find joy in parenting? I'm a psychotherapist and I think I might know why
- 'Middle-child syndrome' is real - and I should know (because I am one)
August 11th
- 'I put myself in rehab to save my family' Mum-of-two shares how her drinking escalated during lockdown
- ‘My relationship with my mum changed when I had a baby’ - expert shares how to deal with this challenge
- We asked grandparents how their grandkids make them feel loved - and their answers are adorable
- 6 parent-approved tricks to get kids of all ages to wear sunscreen
- Psychiatrist reveals why you’re always running late - and it’s more than just bad time-keeping
August 10th
- The National Trust launches new Explorer Pass with unlimited access for families
- The benefits of being honest - advice for kids by The Week Junior
- How to stop family fall-outs on holiday - 8 expert tips will help keep the peace
- 5 things to say instead of 'I'm disappointed in you' to teens, according to an expert
- Princess Charlotte is learning how to be ‘the perfect princess and standby queen’ from this surprising relative
August 9th
- We ask middle children what they wish their parents understood about being the most overlooked sibling
- Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas shares game-changing 13-word phrase to help parents encourage teens
- Top 3 benefits of 'rough’ play and why it’s important, by a child development expert
- Prince William soothes Prince George with this 'protective' parenting tactic, says Royal expert (did you spot it?)
- I've never followed a 'parenting method' - and this is one the most positive motherhood choices I've ever made
August 8th
- 12 traits of perfectionism in motherhood revealed, and why mums feel the need to be 'flawless'
- How to tell if your 8-year-old is addicted to gaming - we investigate the rise and ask expert advice
- We just found out what HARIBO actually stands for - and it blew our kids' minds too
- LEGO is releasing four new Fortnite sets - available to preorder now
- Joining local sports clubs can benefit more than just kids’ physical health, according to new study
- Millennials reveal 10 things they hated as kids but love now they’re adults - and #5 is so relatable
August 7th
- Free range parenting: Is it really controversial and how can it benefit your child? We ask an expert
- Is Simone Biles pregnant? No, she isn't - here's everything we know about the fake news doing the rounds
- Kate Middleton’s heartbreaking plea to King Charles over Prince George, Charlotte and Louis
- The 8 ways I parent differently from my mum, and here's why (I asked a parent therapist)
- We spoke to co-parents about their biggest challenges - and you won’t believe some of the difficulties they face
- Hello Kitty bombshell shocks fans - as the creator reveals she's not a cat
August 6th
- Alzheimer's disease can run in families, but it's very rare - here’s what doctors want you to know
- How do you talk to kids about the riots? We spoke to a psychologist and a teacher
- Inheriting the breast cancer gene - what doctors want you to know about the chances, risks and testing
- Tricky back-to-school transitions? Dr Becky shares the one thing your kid needs (spoiler: it's not the new school bag)
- Don’t fix it, just listen - survey reveals how teens really want their ‘intense emotions’ handled
- Are you turning into your mum? New study reveals the 12 exact moments people realised they were
- Grandparents confused by your child’s autism? Expert reveals the one phrase to help them understand
- Prince George, Charlotte and Louis set off for holiday spot that holds Prince William’s ‘saddest memories’
- 'I gave birth then didn’t want sex for three years - we were at breaking point’
August 5th
- Team GB’s Amber Rutter wins silver medal at the Olympics - just three months after giving birth
- Sick of telling your kids to 'go and play'? They don’t know how to, says child development expert
- 94% of breastfeeding women 'fear' public transport - we ask mums how to break the taboo
- Kids can eat free at Subway this summer - here's how to grab a children's meal
- 7 conversations to have with your teen before their first parent-free holiday
- 'Depression, stress and burnout' - how the mental load is really impacting mums' mental health
August 4th
- 'I'm messing up my forties' Paloma Faith on motherhood and her marriage breakdown
- Expert reveals how to find peace after having ‘absent’ parents
- The 20 ‘annoying’ things that stop parents organising summer family days out, according to a new poll
- Mothers supported by maternal grandparents less ‘strict and controlling’ according to new study
August 3rd
- I say ‘childcare costs’ are why we stopped at one kid but really my mental health was in tatters
- 10 common struggles for introvert mums (I should know, I am one)
- Is a university degree worth the money? New study reveals nearly half of parents don’t think so
- Keep arguing with your partner? Psychiatrist reveals the one phrase that could save your relationship
- It takes 18 months before dads ‘feel’ like a parent - expert reveals why it takes men longer than women
- Art Fund launches 'shush-free zone' to encourage noisy families to museums
August 2nd
- Evolution of Barbie explained: 6 ways the iconic doll has adapted over the years
- How do air traffic controllers make sure flights stay safe? An explainer for kids by The Week Junior
- Mums who ghost other mums: aren't we old enough to know better?
- Join the Big Butterfly Count and help the environment - here's how to get involved
- We ask teenagers what they wish their parents had done differently, and their answers are surprisingly candid
- Can your baby name determine your child’s facial features? The answer is yes, according to fascinating new research
August 1st
- Groundbreaking new research reveals surprising link between neurodivergence and chronic fatigue in kids
- Princess Diana could be about to spark Prince Harry and Prince William’s reconciliation, with adorable 'saved' childhood memory
- 4 clear steps to financially handle a separation or divorce, according to money experts
- We asked tweens to share their parents’ most annoying habits and rules - and their responses are hilarious
- 'I tried gentle parenting for a week - and it made me a worse mum'
- Avoid the 'summer slide' with these 4 ways to keep kids learning, by a child development expert