Features Archive | July 2024

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July 31st
- I've finally found the secret to happy family holidays: bring the grandparents along
- How to save money in the summer holidays - 20 easy ideas for parents
- Download this FREE pocket money summer supplement - brought to you by The Week Junior and Big Issue
July 30th
- Why I’m convinced men have more to do with the UK’s falling birth rates than women do
- Try these magical Harry Potter games to keep your kids learning over the summer
July 29th
- Is it ever OK to discipline other people’s kids? Two mums share their very different views
- Save up to £18 on cinema tickets with this secret Amazon Prime perk
July 28th
- High demand for nannies is driving up costs, as impact of childcare shortages hits families
July 26th
- The summer hustle isn't funny - let's not normalise what working mums are juggling
- 9 things I'm doing to teach my teenage son about 'toxic masculinity'
July 25th
- How do working mothers juggle the school summer holidays? We asked 12 mums and their honesty is sobering
- 10 common signs of ADHD in girls and why they often go ignored
- How to raise a teenager with good financial literacy, by a teen expert (and #4 is a shocker)
July 24th
- 10 top tips for less stressful family holidays with tweens, or teens, by an expert
- Nation's top 10 favourite games to play on holiday revealed, according to a new survey
July 23rd
- Turn your kids into polyglots this summer
- Can medicines go off? 6 signs to look out for and why you shouldn’t use expired products
- Two-child benefit cap: what is it and will it be scrapped?
- Are you missing out on up to £2,000 a year to help with childcare costs? Here's how to claim it
July 22nd
- Morrisons launches Family Picnic Box for £20, but there is a way you can get it for less
July 21st
- 7 things prenatal trainers want you know about exercising safely in pregnancy - plus, expert tips for each trimester
July 19th
- How long is the school summer holiday in the UK?
- I went to LEGOLAND Woodland Village with my kid, but is it worth the money? Let's break it down
- Holiday childcare costs up 6% says new report, with supply shortages still an issue
July 18th
- It’s OK to feel stressed about the school holidays - but here’s why I’ll be embracing the joyful moments
- 5 most valuable vintage Lego sets, according to a Lego expert - do you own one?
- 4 ways to help your teen handle boredom over the summer holidays (#3 could be life-changing)
- What is Minecraft and why is it so popular? An explainer for kids (and their parents)
July 17th
- Last chance to shop the best Prime Day deals for university students, chosen by a fresher's mum
- It's not too late! Prime Day ends tonight but these Cricut deals could have you crafting by Christmas
July 16th
- Back to school with Kickers: stylish and sustainable footwear
- I'm a mum of three and these Amazon subscriptions have eased my mental load
- I'm a toy tester and these 35 Amazon Prime Day toy deals are still available, but not for long
- Top 4 things tired mums do and what they buy on Amazon (trust me I’m a tired mum)
- The best Prime Day baby deals have been and gone, but there are still a few bargains on offer
July 15th
- Parents share the devastating impact of two-child benefit cap, as 1.6m children now affected
July 12th
- “Sometimes I just want to stare into space” - do we really need small talk on the school run?
July 11th
- Amazon Prime Day beauty deals (because you're worth it) including perfume, skincare and make-up
- "I resent packing for the family" - Expert shares 3 clever tips for kids to pack their own suitcase
July 10th
- Don’t miss! 50% off kids tickets at Merlin attractions, including Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, and the London Eye
July 9th
- Opinion: Sweden's grandparent leave policy will never work in the UK. Here's why.
- What's a ‘selfish mum summer'? And why is it important you have one, from a psychotherapist
- I have a 13-year-old son - here’s what I’ve found most difficult about parenting a teenager, and you might be able to relate
- 7 'life-saver' toys that will see you through your summer holiday, as approved by parents
- How to figure out feelings and express yourself through writing - advice for children from The Week Junior
July 8th
- 11 conversations to have with your children while you're watching the Olympics
July 7th
- 10 personality traits found in people who lack self-confidence (and #3 is so challenging)
- Have you heard of ‘baby name mourning’? It’s a very real phenomenon and here’s my experience
July 6th
- 6 upsides to ADHD seen in kids who are 'accepted' - educational psychologist needs parents to know
- Primary school 'costing parents £6,000' according to new research - here's 6 ways to save money
July 5th
- 9 things that happen to your breasts before, during and after breastfeeding
July 4th
- Should voting be made compulsory? The Week Junior's debate for kids
- 'I'm a mum and I never feel I'm sick enough to be 'off sick' - just me?'
July 2nd
- 'I realised I needed to loosen up!' - 4 ways watching a four year old play with toys has changed my life
- Why understanding the three different types of ADHD can help you see your child better, by an educational psychologist
July 1st
- 5 benefits of messy play - plus, the best toys to encourage their creativity
- 21 kids' party games ideas - we share the easiest games for indoor and outdoor parties