
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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Parents told to 'stop kissing babies' after winter illness spreads – here's why you should stick to the adviceRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spread easily after being in contact with an infected person. This can include close contact with infants and can happen when babies are kissed by family members
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The relatable parenting dilemma revealed that forced Prince Harry to attend the Aviation Awards without his wife Meghan MarkleThe Duke of Sussex was named Living Legend of Aviation at an awards show
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Parents are urged to book their child’s missed MMR vaccines, as records show 3.4 million children are unprotected amid a surgeThe NHS has launched a Catch Up Campaign for missed measles, mumps and rubella vaccines
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Is your teenager drawn to taking risks? A child psychologist explains why (plus what you can do to keep them a bit safer)Have you ever wondered why your teen is up for taking risks? You're not the only one...
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Should we just let kids do what they want? Experts react to controversial TikTok videoThe pros and cons of being a 'yes' mum, according to the experts
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Are you or your kids smart enough to crack Prince George’s Eton entry test? Try these 3 questions (and we won’t judge if you peek at the answers, we had to)Examples of questions he might have answered in his tests include verbal reasoning, maths and non-verbal reasoning
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15 subtle ways your child expresses anxiety that you might have missed, and how to manage it flawlessly according to a therapist mumIs your child anxious? Here's some tips on identifying and dealing with it flawlessly
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Why ALL parents need this picture frame in their lives, and your kids will thank you for itThe genius picture frame that will ensure you never lose a treasured piece of children's art again
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'Climate change' is Children's 2023 Word of the Year – parenting experts reveal their top 5 tips for easing the eco-anxietyParenting expert shares their five tips that will help you ease climate anxiety in your child after climate change is ranked top word making kids 'scared', 'sad' and 'worried'
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9 terrific Mia Tindall traits as the royal youngster turns 10We look back at some of Mia Tindall's classic traits you probably missed as the youngster celebrates her 10th birthday
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Passing this personal item to your kids every day is ‘dangerous’ for their learning and social skills, experts have warnedThe warning might surprise some parents as it's a convenient item often used to keep kids occupied
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Prince Archie and Lilibet expected to take “excellent care” of the ‘beautiful’ new addition to their family (royal title TBC)The young royal is expected to take 'excellent care' of the new addition to the family
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Gordon Ramsay reveals why parents should never use this 'condescending phrase'- so we asked the experts and it turns out he’s got a pointThe celebrity chef and dad of five revealed the one phrase parents must 'never use' and it looks like he's got a point (and it's not the F-word)
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The late Queen Elizabeth II was as ‘angry as I’ve ever seen her’ over Princess Lilibet’s name 'permission' a royal insider claimsThe late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly angered over Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to do this for their daughter Princess Lilibet.
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The new childcare scheme IS a minefield and 'nothing I need is free' - parents 'in complete chaos' trying to access the Government's new 15-hour “free” childcare schemeParents are struggling to access the 15-hour free childcare they're entitled to
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Why teaching your child to be obedient could actually cause them more harm than good, a child development expert warnsTeaching a child ‘obedience’ might be a ‘convenience’ - but did you know that it could also put them in harm's way?
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This huge baby-naming trend for 2024 sure makes a statement – but would you go for it?Girls' names are becoming increasingly popular choices among parents for their boy babies
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Princess Charlotte’s ‘bossy’ trait makes Prince George feel both ‘annoyed and grateful’ and a parenting expert explains why it’s “not surprising”Parenting experts lift the lid on Princess Charlotte's personality trait and how it's 'relatable to any family'
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10 longest words in the dictionary and how to pronounce them to seriously impress your kids (and they'll love to have a go too)These are the top 10 longest words in the dictionary and it's not just Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
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Here's why popcorn isn't for toddlers - brave mum shares warning over 'harmless-looking' snack that can be a go-toYou might think twice about handing your child the snack after a brave mum shares her ordeal
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British children are up to 7cm shorter than children of the same age in other countries, a new study shows as Kier Starmer calls for action on child healthDo you agree with concerns that British kids are suffering from these health issues?
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Prince Louis’ special weekly activity he does without Prince George and Charlotte is revealed, and it appears to be paying offThe Wales youngster goes on this 'journey of discovery' without his siblings by his side
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I'm a fertility expert and these are the 10 most Googled questions about getting pregnant - #3 is a lesson for 1 in 10 womenThe 10 most Googled questions about pregnancy, how many do you know the answers to?
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Saltburn's Barry Keoghan opens up on the stark reality of becoming a father while filming the gothic thriller and how fatherhood has changed himBarry Keoghan who plays the lead in Saltburn has opened up on fatherhood
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