Selina Maycock
Selina is a Senior Family Writer for GoodtoKnow and has more than 16 years years of experience. She specialises in royal family news, including the latest activities of Prince George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet. She also covers the latest government, health and charity advice for families. Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism, and gained her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. During her career, she’s also written for Woman, Woman's Own, Woman&Home, and Woman's Weekly as well as Heat magazine, new! magazine, Star magazine, Now magazine, and Bang Showbiz. Selina spent six years as Acting News Editor, News and Entertainment Reporter at the Scunthorpe Telegraph where she dug into hard news stories, conducted interviews, covered court reporting, wrote features, entertainment, and travel pieces, whilst going to gigs in her spare time. Whilst at the paper she was awarded an O2 Media Judges' Special Award for helping a terminally ill cancer sufferer realise his dying wish and marry his childhood sweetheart through a successful newspaper campaign. Things like this are close to her heart when it comes to using journalism to make a positive difference in people's lives. When she's not interviewing celebrities you can find her exploring new countryside walking routes, catching up with friends over good food, or making memories (including award-winning scarecrows!)
Latest articles by Selina Maycock
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Which Body Shop stores are closing? Find out if your local branch is on the list as the brand goes into administration
The skincare and cosmetic giant is set to a handful of its stores today – scroll down for the full list
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12 tips for keeping your kids safe on social media
Kids know so much about phones, tablets and computers these days, but you can teach them a thing or two about staying safe online with our helpful guide
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‘He will make a good dad’ Ant McPartlin’s family confirm star is set to become a father for the first time with wife Anne-Marie
The couple who married in 2021 are having their first child after Ant's family confirmed the pregnancy news
By Selina Maycock Published
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When is Pancake Day 2024 - and why do we celebrate Shrove Tuesday? 25 fun facts for kids
Find out when is Pancake Day 2024 and where the celebration comes from, as we get ready to whip out our favourite recipes.
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5 easy ways to let children take risks (without your anxiety going through the roof)
Here's why allowing children to put themselves in 'healthy' risk situations is actually good for them
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The strict parenting rule that will help Prince George, Charlotte and Louis come to terms with their grandpa King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, revealed
The Wales youngsters will naturally be anxious over both their mother and grandfather's recent illnesses
By Selina Maycock Published
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘You can pick up a vibe’ – Marvin Humes on sharing the parenting load, his Valentine’s Day plans and how he deals with the dreaded dad guilt
The JLS star, DJ and TV presenter is a dad of three with his wife Rochelle Humes, he opens up about Valentine's Day, feeling dad guilt and how his relationship has changed since having kids
By Selina Maycock Published
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This is how long it takes for children to come across ‘unsafe, age-restricted and illegal content’, according to a new study (and it’s quicker than you'd expect)
Whether your kids are supervised online or not, you'll be surprised how quickly they can access unsafe content
By Selina Maycock Published
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Most fashionable baby names and the meanings behind them - from Dior and Hugo to Vera and Levi (is your favourite there?)
If you're looking for a designer baby name, then one of these might capture your heart
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Prince George, Charlotte and Louis are among the royal babies wrapped in these adorable handmade shawls - and they’re so good, the Queen bought 24 of them
The royal choice of swaddles has been used for many years, with the late Queen Elizabeth II having first ordered 24 pieces
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What Prince Harry’s short meeting with his dad King Charles tells us about the current state of their relationship (and it doesn't necessarily spell doom and gloom)
The Duke of Sussex flew more than 5,000 miles, from LA to London to see his father King Charles following his cancer diagnosis
By Selina Maycock Published
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We could see Prince George having hours of fun on his 11th birthday with this top toy of 2024 (and it's on sale in time for the summer holidays)
The Wales youngster who loves watching Sir David Attenborough documentaries might just like one of these as he steps closer to becoming a teen
By Selina Maycock Published
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6 signs your child has ‘high emotional intelligence’ and why it's a good thing
How you can tell if your child is on track when it comes to happiness and success
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Prince Harry didn't want son Archie to learn this one pretty royal thing (and the Queen did it regularly)
The Duke of Sussex made it clear he didn't want his son Prince Archie, to follow in the Queen's footsteps, royal author claims
By Selina Maycock Published
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Matt Edmondson shares how his baby-naming hack almost backfired (and it’s a lesson we can all learn from)
BBC Radio 1 presenter and dad of two shares his baby name dilemmas
By Selina Maycock Published
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Half of British parents are ‘too tired to have sex’ a study reveals, a relationship expert shares her tips (and it’s not just kids who should put down their screens)
Here's how you can re-energise in the bedroom, according to a relationship expert
By Selina Maycock Published
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15 Royal baby traditions you probably never knew about (and Kate and William will be so relieved #5 isn't a thing anymore)
The Royal Family have shared many baby traditions over the years but we bet they were glad to see the back of this one
By Selina Maycock Published
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'The best parenting in the world cannot keep children safe’, Prince Harry and Meghan call for change to online child safety
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex outline the heartbreaking suffering of parents who've lost a child to online safety as they call for tougher action.
By Selina Maycock Published
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One in five 16–25-year-olds miss school or work due to poor mental health, harrowing report shows, as charity calls for urgent support
Young adults are struggling to cope with their mental health as a new study shows their happiness is at an all-time low
By Selina Maycock Published
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15 'life-saving' questions to ask your child if they’re online gaming - plus 5 expert tips for keeping your kids safe
If you can't stop your teenagers from online gaming, at least arm yourself with these questions to help keep them safe
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Paw Patrol is one of the 10 most popular kids’ apps that are 'spying' on users, accessing camera devices and sharing data, a new study reveals - so what you can do to stop it?
60 per cent of the most popular kids apps have access to your child's social media data, do your kids use any?
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King Charles expected to give his son Prince William this ultimate honour within the next 10 years to ‘complete the family circle’, expert reveals
Former royal butler Paul Burrell has shared his thoughts on the huge change expected between King Charles and Prince William's father-son relationship
By Selina Maycock Published
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Where do kids eat free near me? 21 places children can get free food this February half term
Where do kids eat free (or for £1) in the UK during February half term? From Bill's to YO! Sushi, we reveal where to eat free or cheaply.
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Dad bans his pregnant daughter from using this one baby name (the dad is Lionel Richie, but still...)
The singer has put his foot down when it comes to baby names for his unborn grandchild
By Selina Maycock Published