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Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon Prime Day deal

The ultimate parenting hack for keeping kids cool while they sleep

Mikaela Shalders (bottom left) says that children with EBSA are overwhelmed, rather than defiant

What is ‘EBSA’ - and why summer is the time to prepare your child

Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleep

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

We built LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car - now we want the whole grid

Formula 1 meets LEGO and it's every bit as fun as you'd imagine

Television presenter Narinder Kaur.

Laurence Fox to appear in court over 'upskirting' photo of TV star

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Choose from 8,000 titles with Readly

Ultimate hack to save money on mags – with two months free with Readly

Jaime King (L) and Kyle Newman pictured in 2019, before their divorce and the custody battle over their two sons. Photo by Getty Images.

Ex-husband of actress awarded sole physical custody of their sons

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How much pocket money you should give your child - a guide

Bluey and Bingo

Parents warned to be vigilant over ‘dangerous’ fake Bluey clips

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

Yes, you really can buy a pair of Crocs for £8. If you must...

Amazon is selling genuine kids' Crocs for £8 - but there is a catch

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Start 2025 strong with this fun family savings challenge

Many plan to start a new eating and exercise regime in the New Year

Half of Brits struggle finding the time to lose weight

Enjoy festive favourites like Radio Times with Readly's two-month free trial

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained
New holiday treat at TGI Fridays ties in with Netflix’s new That Christmas movie by Love Actually writer Richard Curtis
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Max Miozga and his mother Sophie Page.

Watch: Boy convinced baby Jesus actually called Kevin after nativity

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New insights Into gender roles in parenting and the impact of reading on child d...

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Iconic baby and parenting brand faces uncertain future

Trunki children's suitcases are discounted for Black Friday

Black Friday Trunki children's luggage deal parents won't want to miss

Emma Niblett with husband Dan and their two sons Noah, 8, and Isaac, 5.

Watch: Couple leave the UK to world school their children, 5 and 8

The Phipps Family: Tara, Poppy, Paul and Jack.

Watch: Dad fined for term-time trip with autistic son and his daughter

Mary Berry is joined by Alan Carr for the first episode of Mary's Foolproof Dinners

Why Mary's Foolproof Dinners is the cooking series parents need

Nina Munro was left with life-threateningly low sodium levels in her blood after taking on around four litres of water

Drinking almost a gallon of water put mother in intensive care

Harry Potter Lego advent calendar is a deal of the day on Amazon

I've found cut price Harry Potter and Star Wars Lego advent calendars

Annabel Fenwick Elliott and son Jasper in Mauritius.

Watch: Woman leaves UK so she can afford to be a stay-at-home mum

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.

Watch: New mum had to save £15.5k to afford to have a baby
Watch Alice Gregory explain how she had to save £15.5k to afford to have her baby, even trying to keep earning after having her daughter - after she realised “how low statutory maternity pay was”.
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Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11, died after he was found unresponsive at a friend's home in Greenset Close, Lancaster in March (Picture inset: Family handout)

'Chroming' trend believed to have killed 11-year-old boy explained

Group of young children holding smartphones. Photo: Seventyfour - stock.adobe.com

What is a Gen Alpha and how to tell who is one

Lucy Parker and her daughters.

Watch: Mum says not seeing her kids everyday makes her a better parent

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Parents and children often have different motivations for getting a phone, digital safety expert Emma Robertson says (Image: National World/Supplied/Adobe Stock)

Six questions for parents before buying their child's first phone

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

The Everyday Vest has black and nude options for and men and women

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

Nottah Temple at Tulley’s Escape Room has a jungle theme

'New escape room near Birmingham that's the best I've tried yet'

Jay Whitfield, 37, with her seven-year-old son.

Watch: Mum says her kids spend up to 10 hours a day on screens

Kirstie Allsopp and her sons attend a VIP Preview evening of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in 2021.

Kirstie Allsopp's son Oscar goes interrailing - that's not abuse

Super Mario computer game characters like Mario, pictured, feature in new Aldi deals

First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

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What are the financial rights for cohabiting couples after a breakup?

Aldi Specialbuys event for Back to Nursery and Toddler Bedroom

Aldi toddler event: Back to nursery and toddler bedroom bargains

Breakfast is indeed one of the most important meals of the day - especially for children - a new study has proved it.

If you want satisfied, motivated kids - give them a healthy breakfast

Eco-friendly subscriptions including Smol, Who Gives A Crap, Purdy & Figg and Wild

Mum's easy eco switches as 'greenagers' want planet-friendly homes

Aldi has launched new Olympic themed Team GB Specialbuys

Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

What makes a kid's 'perfect day' has been revealed - and they want to spend it with their parents

Ditch the mom guilt - here's how to achieve 'perfect days' with kids

From leading by example to diversifying your reading material, there are plenty of ways parents can encourage their kids to read more (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

An expert's tips to keep your kids reading over the summer holidays

Aldi has a Specialbuys Matchstick Monkey offer among new baby and toddler bargains

First look as Aldi adds baby and toddler Specialbuys for mums

Revellers enjoying the chilled out festival scene

Joyful summer festival near Brum should be on everyone's bucket list

Aldi, pictured, is selling products for babies in its next specialbuys offer

Aldi's new specialbuys on baby products from 79p rolled out today

A baby sleeping bag is among the bargains on offer

Top deals new mums won't want to miss on Amazon Prime Day

Kevin the Carrot characters, pictured, aren’t the only sought-after toys at Aldi

Aldi's new iconic toy offer that's not Kevin the Carrot but more retro

Aldi is offering beach product deals as families prepare for Summer holidays like in Cornwall, pictured

Aldi beach Specialbuys just made Summer holiday shopping even cheaper

Find out what some of the most popular internet slang words/ phrases in 2024 actually mean - and what your kids are actually saying

Internet slang your kids might use and meanings - explained

Parents are stricter following the dangers of the digital world

The cast of the West End production of Wicked take a bow (Photo: Nicky J Sims/Getty Images)

Kids Week 2024 returns with free London theatre show tickets available

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Farms open for free family fun this weekend

Award winning Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, where Patrick Meleady used to work, is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, with qualified staff on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for children up to 13 years old.

Celebrating power of play despite politicians showing they don't care Patrick Meleady

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