Latest articles by Katie McPhillimy
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How to fix your central heating problems
Central heating problems can make winter miserable. Whether it's a broken boiler, a cold shower, radiators that aren't heating up, frozen pipes or something else, we've got expert advice on how to fix it
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Puberty in girls and boys: How to help your kids deal with puberty
Find out how to help your child when they hit puberty...
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Is my boiler broken? How to check if your boiler needs a service
Don't waste money by calling out an engineer unless you're sure your boiler's broken! Here, npower's engineer Charlie shares his advice to get your boiler going again
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How to budget
We've teamed up with Jasmine Birtles, founder of moneymagpie.com, to bring you this easy to follow guide to managing your money
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Fun cheap days out to enjoy with the family on your time off
Great value days out for the whole family
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The Red House by Mark Haddon - review
The Red House is the latest novel from author Mark Haddon, who wrote The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-time. Read our review of this story of 2 sides of an estranged family coming together
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Family friendly adventures
Break away from your normal routine and try something new! Rocky Chocolate Biscuits are challenging you to 'Rock it up to the next level', so we've come up with some family-friendly experiences to get you and your family outdoors doing something energetic and fun!
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New powers for teachers
Teachers will be given powers to search pupils and physically remove them from lessons - do you think this will help to improve behaviour?
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Go Go Hamsters ‘are safe’
Should you be worried about giving your kids Go Go Hamsters for Christmas? UK and US distributors of the toys say that they are safe - here we've explained the full story
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Camping guide: The best UK campsites
Thinking of taking a camping trip? Getting out into the fresh air, cooking over a BBQ and exploring the countryside can be a great family holiday - here's our guide to some of the UK's best camping sites
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Are fizzy drinks a health risk?
Drinking fizzy drinks could increase your risk of heart disease, a stroke or cancer, according to research. Find out if you need to be worried here
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Real life teen stories: 'Drug dealers threatened to burn our house down!'
Mum Helen was shocked when she found out that her 18-year-old had been hiding a drug habit for 2-and-a-half years. She shares her story and tell us how she helped him to beat his addiction
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How to get rid of head lice: Best products and natural remedies
It's a problem that nearly all mums face at some point, and we're here to help
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Bed bugs: All you need to know about these squirmy home invaders
Worried about bed bugs? They're on the rise again and once you've got them, they're difficult to get rid of. We explain what bed bugs are, how to check if you've got them and how to get rid of them
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How to improve your recipes
Want to improve your recipes but you're not sure where to start? Follow these tips and you'll be a confident cook in no time!
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Take our snoring test to find out the treatment you need for a good night's sleep
Sick of being kept awake by a snorer? Or fed up of your own snoring? Use this guide to find out the cause of the snoring - and then find the right treatment to put a stop to it
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How to organise your family photos
You've probably got hundreds of photos saved on your computer - we'll show you how to make the most out of them using Microsoft Office 2010
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How to make your own birthday cards
Making your own birthday cards will save you money AND keep the kids entertained for a while! Here we've got some great ideas for homemade cards
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Could your teen be cheating in their exams?
EastEnders' character Lucy has been cheating in her GCSE exams by buying exam papers - we look at the modern ways of cheating and whether your teen could be doing it
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Applying to university and the UCAS deadline: Parents' guide
We have everything you need to know about university applications, including the all-important UCAS deadline...
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Shops told: Don't sexualise children
Shops are being encouraged to stop sexualising children with clothes that are 'inappropriate' - do you think this is a step in the right direction?
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Ovarian cancer symptoms: What every woman should know
Only 3% of women feel confident spotting ovarian cancer symptoms
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Didn't get your first choice school?
Many of you will find out whether your kids got into your first choice school soon - we explain your options if you child didn't get into the school you were hoping for
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PCOS: Your stories
We asked you for your stories on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and we were really impressed with response we got! Read these positive stories from PCOS sufferers and add your own
