
Joanne Lewsley
Joanne spent six years running the BabyCentre site as UK editor, ensuring parenting advice and information was accurate and up to date. She’s passionate about arming parents with the right information and tools to help them make informed decisions about looking after their baby’s wellbeing. During her time at BabyCentre, Joanne ran a team of writers producing award-winning health and wellbeing content for the UK, Australia and Canada.
Now running her own freelance business, Joanne specialises in creating and editing evidence-based health content that helps mums and dads navigate the complexities of parenting, She uses the latest research and studies to back up her reader-friendly articles that offer accessible and engaging help and advice.
Latest articles by Joanne Lewsley
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Can childhood memories shape who we are? Plus, what are core memories and how to make them
Will the memories you make with your children stay with them forever?
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6 things to consider when choosing tech for your family (and how to make it safer)
Our six expert tips will empower parents to choose the right tech for their growing kids while safeguarding their digital adventures
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171 fantastic facts for kids to really blow their mind
Dazzle and amaze little ones with these mind-blowing facts… They’re so good they’ll leave grown-ups speechless too!
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150 middle names and their meanings for boys and girls (our favourite is #54)
Find a middle name that's as individual as your baby with our A-Z lists for boys and girls
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Who was Guy Fawkes and how did he die? We have all the answers for curious kids
Want to know why we celebrate Bonfire Night every year on November 5th? It's all down to one infamous Guy Fawkes...
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What is it with Elf on the Shelf? We ask parents and kids whether they love or hate the Xmas tradition
Does this tradition make for a perfect Christmas, and can it improve your child's behaviour?
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On the PTA? Here are 13 school fundraising ideas to try today (imagine if #10 were mandatory)
From jumble sales and cake sales to read-a-thons and quiz nights, these ideas are guaranteed to raise funds for your school
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Halloween jokes: 150 howlers and rib-ticklers that will make your kids scream with laughter
150 frighteningly funny Halloween jokes for ghoulish giggles
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7 ways your kids can socialise safely online
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29 best Halloween games for kids of all ages - tried, tested and recommended by families
Trick or treat! Gather round the bubbling cauldron and play these treacherous Halloween games to summon fun and fright into your haunted night
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64 millionaire baby names to choose from, plus the wealthiest surnames to keep an eye out for
Millionaire baby names, from Forbes and Bill to Golda and Alice could these baby names mean riches
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Glitter jars: How to make your own calm down jar or bottle
Glitter jars can be a brilliant way to support a dysregulated child
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Is your name dying out? Unpopular baby names revealed, including Holly and Phillip
*spoiler alert* It's bad news for Gary...
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180 of the best jokes for kids - trust us, they'll have all ages LOLing (we love #63)
Get ready for nonstop laughter with this collection of hilarious, kid-friendly jokes perfect for ages 4 to 12
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Names starting with Z - we share 200+ boy and girl names from Zora to Zephyr
Names starting with Z are cool and unique - take a look through these top baby name choices for boys and girls, from Ziggy to Zola
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When was LEGO invented? We share the story behind the iconic building bricks
Find out how long parents have been stepping on LEGO for with our look into the history of the popular bricks
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Linea nigra: What is the dark line on my pregnant stomach and will it go away?
The dark line on your pregnant belly affects around 75 per cent of pregnant women, find out more...
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