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How much maternity pay will I get and how long for?
How much maternity pay you get can make a big difference to your lifestyle while you’re on leave
By Rachel Lacey Last updated
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3 tips to set screen time boundaries from parenting experts Dr Becky Kennedy and Professor Emily Oster - and #1 is an important reminder
Struggling to set screen time boundaries with your kids? Parenting experts Dr Becky Kennedy and Professor Emily Oster have shared three top tips.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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7 exam stress tips to help your child keep calm (and #5 is important for parents to remember)
Exam stress can be difficult to deal with – we've asked the experts how parents can help
By Ellie Hutchings Last updated
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What is child benefit, am I eligible and how much could I get? New rates for 2024 explained
We explain what child benefit is, who can and should claim it and how much you will get, as well as how claiming it can help boost your state pension
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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What to eat before an exam: 8 foods that can boost your child's performance, recommended by a registered nutritionist
If your kids are about to sit their exams, now's the time to make sure their brains are well-fed. Follow these tips to help them do their best!
By Ellie Hutchings Last updated
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Could 'lazy parenting' be the next big thing? 2 psychologists share why it can be beneficial for development, but not everyone agrees
'We need more lazy parents' and here's why, according to two child psychologists
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Parents, do you know what H.E.L.P. stands for? Psychologists swear by this acronym to navigate those tough parenting moments we all face
Remember: Halt, Empathy, Limits, Proximity...
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Sticker charts 'don't work in the long run' says psychotherapist - try these 8 tips to teach kids intrinsic motivation instead
One expert has explained eight things you can do as a parent to help your child develop intrinsic motivation - and it means abandoning the sticker chart.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Reflective parenting could help your teenager manage their big emotions, new research shows - here are 5 steps to try
The teenage years are tough for everyone involved. But research has suggested that an approach known as 'reflective parenting' can be the key to reconnecting.
By Ellie Hutchings Published