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'My Son Was Mean To His Friend – Now My Husband And I Can’t Agree What To Do'

This article features advice from Emma Cullinan, a BACP accredited psychotherapist based in London.

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As AI Toys Become The Next Big Thing, Researchers Warn Of The 'Parasocial' Trap For Under-5s

AI-powered toys that “talk” with young children should be more tightly regulated, suggests a report from the University of Cambridge.

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The 'Homework First' Rule Can 'Backfire' For ADHD Kids. Experts Want You To Flip The Routine

This article features advice from Dr Mukesh Kripalani, a consultant psychiatrist at The ADHD Centre, and Tarryn Poulton, an occupational therapist and...

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Return-To-Work Mandates Are Already Having An Impact On UK Mums

During (and after) the pandemic, it felt like the nation’s approach to flexible work shifted in a positive direction.

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This Clever Travel Cot-Playpen Makes Beach Days And Trips With Kids So Much Easier

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The Clocks Are Going To 'Spring Forward' – Here's What That Means For Your Sleep

Look, I’ll be the first to admit that whenever there’s a clock change, it takes me an embarrassingly long time to figure out how exactly it’s...

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My Kids Spilt Curry On Our New Carpet. Shark's Spot Cleaner Easily Got To Work

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5 Key Signs Your Teen Is Disconnected From You, According To A Therapist

There comes a time in almost every parent’s life where their teenager starts to push away. While it’s a very normal part of development, it...

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9 Signs Of Emotionally Immature Parents – And What To Do If This Resonates

This article features advice from Sian Morgan-Crossley, psychotherapist and author of How to Heal From Emotionally Immature Parents, and Lianne Terry,...

10.03.2026 10

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'Matrescence' Isn't In The Dictionary But 'Delulu' Is – And It Says A Lot About How We View Motherhood

I hadn’t really come across the term ‘matrescence’ before becoming a mother.

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The Difference Between Neurodiversity And Neurodivergent – And Why It's Crucial We Learn These Terms

This article features advice from Gee Eltringham, a Bristol-based psychotherapist and founder of parental support platform for ADHD, twigged.

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'Positive Discipline' Is Trending Among Parents. Therapists Share Their Tips For Success

Parenting is a real rollercoaster – and one area plenty of parents (myself included) often find tricky is figuring out how on earth to successfully...

07.03.2026 10

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Counsellors Are Seeing A Rise In 'Nacho Parenting' – And It's Fine, Until It Isn't

This article features parenting and relationship advice from counsellor Aimee Righton and psychotherapist Debbie Keenan.

06.03.2026 10

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The Gifts That Mums Actually Want This Mother’s Day

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Schools To Stock Adrenalin Pens And Train Teachers After 5-Year-Old's Death

The parents of a five-year-old boy who died after accidentally being exposed to an allergen at school have welcomed the government’s new allergy...

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You Need To Start Putting Sun Cream On Kids Again From March

This article features medical advice from Dr Deborah Lee. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our...

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'Empty Weekend Parenting' Is The 2026 Trend Saving Burnt Out Families

There are plenty of families who have weekends so jam-packed there’s not a moment to spare. Then there are the families embracing ‘empty weekend...

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More Young People Committing Sex Offences. We Owe Our Kids A Conversation About It

No parent wants to entertain the idea that their child could commit a sexual offence, or become the victim of one, but the latest statistics suggest...

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Why Are Kids Now Suddenly Saying 'City Boy'?

We’ve recently explained the meanings behind choppelganger and lowkenuinely – some newer words entering teen vocabulary.

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World Book Day Is Imminent. 13 Last-Minute Costumes To Stick In Your Basket

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Instagram's New Alert Will Tell Parents If Teens Search Suicide Or Self-Harm Content

Instagram has unveiled a new feature which will alert parents if their teenager repeatedly tries to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm.

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Chloe Lewis Calls For Law Change Following Son's 'Heartbreaking' Ice Skating Injury

Former TOWIE star Chloe Lewis has shared more about the ice skating injury her son Beau, six, suffered on New Year’s Eve.

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SEND Reforms Have Parents Asking: What Are 'Complex Needs'?

Access to education, health and care plans (EHCPs) – which hundreds of thousands of children currently benefit from – is set to change, as part of...

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Joe Wicks On Trying To Break A Tough Generational Cycle: 'I Hate How I Feel When I Lose Control'

When Joe Wicks and I sit down for a Teams meeting, we’re both fighting off one of the many winter illnesses that have been doing the rounds of late.

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Falls With Toothbrushes Can Cause Stroke In Toddlers, Says Neurologist

This article features medical advice from neurologist Baibing Chen.

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Parents React As EHCPs In Mainstream Schools To Be Replaced

Parents have expressed concern after the government announced major changes to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), which almost 640,000 children...

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Child Being Left Out By Their Friends? Therapist Advice On How To Help

There’s something particularly hard about hearing your child has been left out by their friends – perhaps it was a one-off where they sat alone at...

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The Sleep Position Mistakes That Are Messing Up Your Back

If you’re struggling with back pain, there are plenty of factors that could be causing it: from bad posture and pulled muscles to slipped discs,...

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UK's Health Agency Warns Children Hospitalised Amid London Measles Outbreak

Measles cases continue to rise in London, largely driven by an outbreak of the illness in Enfield.

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Physios, PTs And Yoga Instructors Reveal How To Stay Flexible In Later Life

Greater flexibility has been linked to improved longevity, so it’s certainly worth prioritising – especially as you age. But, according to a new...

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Warning Issued Over Potentially Deadly Bird Feeder Mistake In UK Gardens

We all want to help out our feathered friends – especially in these biting winter months when their food is more scarce than usual.

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Forget Fibremaxxing, Experts Think 'Fibrelayering' Is The Gut-Friendly Trend To Get Behind

Getting enough fibre in your diet has been linked to lowering bowel cancer, dementia and heart disease risk, yet a whopping 90% of us fail to hit the...

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Wonder Man Introduces Viewers To Box Breathing – And Therapists Can't Get Enough

Marvel’s latest hit TV show follows the story of Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), an aspiring actor struggling in the entertainment industry...

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Surprise Pregnancy In Your 40s Can (And Does) Happen – Even After IVF

The actor Claire Danes recently opened up about having a “meltdown” when she found out she was pregnant with her third child at the age of 44.

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I Keep Waking Up Groggy And Fatigued. Turns Out It's Probably Because I'm Making These Mistakes

If you’re regularly waking up feeling groggy, tired or even anxious and on edge, you’re far from alone. I’m regularly there with you.

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Give Musty Towels A New Lease Of Life With This Kitchen Staple

There’s nothing worse than grabbing a towel from your airing cupboard, only to find it smells about a thousand years old. (Nobody wants to get out...

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Early Pollen Spike Spells Annoying News For Hay Fever Sufferers

If you’re constantly sneezing and your eyes are getting more itchy by the minute, it might well be because hay fever season appears to be arriving...

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ADHD Can Make Your Child's Bedtime A Challenge, But These Tweaks Can Help

Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be wonderful, although parents often share that it’s not without its...

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'Depleted Motherhood Syndrome' Is A Deep, Chronic Burnout – These Are The Signs

‘Depleted motherhood syndrome’ is a term some medical professionals are using to describe the deep, chronic burnout many mothers are quietly...

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Move Over 'Six-Seven'. Kids Are Saying 'Lowkenuinely' Now

If there’s one thing we know about Gen Alpha, it’s that they low-key delight in coining a new word (or five) and the odd nonsensical phrase.

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'My 5-Year-Old Has Become Intolerable. I Love My Kid, But Lately I Don't Like Him'

You love your kid, but sometimes they can do things that are very annoying and, well, downright mean – and while you still love them, boy can you...

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4 Reasons Girls With ADHD Are Less Likely To Receive A Diagnosis In Childhood

President Donald Trump speaks during an event on coal power in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington.  US...

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Teens Are Increasingly Anxious. Here's What Therapists Say Is Behind It

President Donald Trump speaks during an event on coal power in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington.  US...

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The Pantry Staple Every Parent Of Kids Needs In Event They Swallow A Battery

Jim Ratcliffe stands in front of the former manager Alex Ferguson  A Labour minister has questioned Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s...

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There's Still Time To Order These Stunning Valentine's Flowers For The Weekend

Kenny Eliason on Unsplash" />Family gardening together With this endless dreary winter dragging on, you could be forgiven for looking forward to...

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30 Places Kids Can Eat Free (Or For £1) This Half-Term

Ayoub Khan looks at Nigel Farage during PMQs. Nigel Farage was compared to “rubbish” piling up in the street by an MP in a brutal Commons...

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‘I'm Raising My Sister’s Children After She Died. Where's The Support For People Like Me?'

When Nash, a former NHS midwife, lost her sister to a brief illness in 2024, she opened her arms – and home – to her children.  “It was a...

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When (Not What) You Eat Could Play Key Role In Easing Crohn's Symptoms

Margot Robbie at the premiere of Wuthering Heights last week Margot Robbie is opening up about an infuriating present she was given by a male...

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Anxiety One Of The Top Issues Children Brought Up In Therapy Last Year, According To Therapists

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'Social Thinning' Might Be Impacting Kids' Mental Health – And We Need To Talk About It

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