Baby name trends for 2025 leave us baffled (but secretly liking them – hi there Elio and Circe)
The coming year could see some seriously cool and also incredibly wacky baby names doing the rounds, according to experts in the field. More
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6 early signs your child could have dyslexia, according to experts
Education experts have identified six early indicators of dyslexia, and strategies to support your child if they receive a diagnosis. More
What to say to your kids instead of ‘good girl’ and ‘good boy’
Although praising our children with words such as ‘good boy’ and ‘good girl’ come naturally to parents, research suggests this is outdated and needs to be reworded. More
Burger King ad featuring new mums divides the internet – what do you think about it?
The Burger King ‘Bundles of Joy’ ad has to be one of the most divisive advertising campaigns of recent times – the negative reactions also send a very clear message to new mums. More
Forget ‘the talk’ here are 9 things to say to your teens about s-e-x (and five things to avoid)
Talking to teens about sex isn’t easy, but make it less awkward with these nine straightforward things to say about it – experts also share what you need to avoid in your conversation. More
Do you take your teen’s phone away as punishment? Here’s why it’s not a fair consequence, says a parenting expert
If taking your teen’s phone away is your first line of punishment when they need discipline, an expert shares why you might want to re-think this strategy. More
Does your kid go on sleepovers? Here are 5 things to do and learn to safeguard them, by a child psychologist
If your child is at the age they want to attend sleepovers, a child psychologist has a lot of things she wants parents to consider to keep their child safe. More
Things kids do that drive you mad and why it’s not their fault (it’s down to their genes, says science)
There’s many things kids do to that are blamed on poor parenting. However, some things children do to drive us mad are actually down to genetics, according to research. More
Lack of wraparound childcare sees parents turn to screen time as they juggle work and family life
Lack of widely available, wraparound childcare, is seeing increasing numbers of parents struggle to juggle work and life – is it any wonder screen time is rising? More
