Stephanie Lowe
With over 13 years' experience as a digital journalist Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to all things family and lifestyle. From food and drinks to interiors, Royals, kids days out and quick crafts.
Stephanie started her journalism career at The Sun's TV Mag as junior writer before moving on to Woman's Own magazine and website as the Lifestyle Writer. In addition to lifestyle, Stephanie has also created articles for BT.com at Press Association as the Family and Homes Editor before moving onto an Assistant Editor role at Essentials magazine, developing the print and digital offering of the women's lifestyle title.
Following this, Stephanie was Commercial Content Editor at Hellomagazine.com. In addition Stephanie also spent many years freelancing as a Senior Editor at TI Media's leading website goodto.com, where she was highly regarded as an authority on family-focused content.
Stephanie lives in Kent with her husband and son, Ted. Just keeping on top of school emails/fund raisers/non-uniform days/packed lunches is her second full time job.
Latest articles by Stephanie Lowe
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I went to LEGOLAND Woodland Village with my kid, but is it worth the money? Let's break it down
Legoland's newest hotel The Woodland Village gives serious Center Parc vibes
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15 of the best personalised books for children 2024
We found the best personalised books for children now all you have to do is choose...
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Top 4 things tired mums do and what they buy on Amazon (trust me I’m a tired mum)
Spoiler: none are ‘take a bath’
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21 kids' party games ideas - we share the easiest games for indoor and outdoor parties
Kids party games that are easy to do and ideal for toddlers to teens are hard to find.... you're welcome
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Yoto Vs Tonie - can't decide? We compare cost, content, accessories and battery life to help you out
Yoto Vs Tonie - a mum's honest review comparing both audio player so you don't have to...
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“Sometimes I just want to stare into space” - do we really need small talk on the school run?
I ask a parent psychotherapist why we feel the need to make small talk and it makes complete sense
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12 reasons why LEGO is great for kids' development, according to the experts (and we totally agree)
LEGO is great for children's development, it's more than just blocks, find out why
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LEGO vs Playmobil – my kid plays with both and here's what's really worth your money and why
LEGO vs Playmobil – here's what's worth buying and why
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LEGO DUPLO vs LEGO - we compare these popular toys in price, safety, playability and staying-power
LEGO DUPLO vs LEGO if you're in the throes of deciding, let us help...
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Nintendo Switch vs OLED - we compare differences and which is better value for money
If you're confused by the whole Nintendo Switch vs OLED debate, worry not. We explain what you need to know - without the technical jargon
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I never feel I'm sick enough to be 'off sick' when I'm here still doing school runs
I mean, I'm still doing school runs and dinner orders too
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We've teamed up with The Week Junior to share news, debates and reviews (written just for kids)
Encourage curious minds with age-appropriate news coverage helping children to understand their world more
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How to explain the mental load to your partner - We ask three experts and define six tips to try today (#4 might be your game changer)
Knowing how to explain the mental load can be tricky, and ironically it is another thing to add to your to-do list...
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Baby waking at 5am? We ask a baby sleep expert reasons why and what you can to do stop it
Baby waking at 5am means a really long day for some parents, but there are ways to help your baby get back to sleep
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How to support a child with ‘explosive’ emotions, by child psychologist Dr Becky (plus the top three tips you can try today)
A child psychologist shares her tips and tricks for parenting highly sensitive children
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Are you worried about school fines for holidays? Taking your kids away during term time could be a maximum £160 fine per parent
Fines for taking children out of school are increasing, and the government has issued new advice on how parents can be prosecuted or even given custodial sentences.
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5 of the best Bluey birthday cakes you'll want to make your Bluey-obsessed kids
From six-tiered cakes to 3D showstoppers, we’ve got all the Bluey cake designs you need...
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12 tips for keeping your kids safe on social media (and #6 is a game changer)
From sharing too much to opening underage accounts on social media, get advice on the top concerns parents have about young people using social.
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How does too much screen time affect a child's development? We speak to experts about six ways screens impact growing up
Research has shown that screen time inhibits young children's ability to read faces and learn social skills... let's look a little deeper
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43 best gifts for new mums 2024 - thoughtful ideas for parents and mums-to-be
It's official - these are the best gifts for new mums!
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Best gifts for new dads 2024: Our round-up of 29 daddy presents to suit any budget
It's official: the best gifts for new dads are useful, practical and sentimental — here are the top presents to buy
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Why is it important that children learn about gender identity? We ask the experts after Rishi Sunak declared 'schools should not teach about the concept'
New guidance is set to say that children under the age of 13 will not be taught about contraception, sexually transmitted infections and abortion either
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Can babies get hay fever? Symptoms to look out for and how to treat them
A paediatric allergy consultant and child allergy specialist answers the question ‘Can babies get hay fever?’ and shares important advice and guidance for parents
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The 6 benefits of screentime (no, really) and why 'intentional' use might be the way forward, by a family therapist
Not all screen time is 'bad' - we share how to prioritise quality, learning, and social connection
By Stephanie Lowe Published