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The Surprising Way Men's Brains Change After They Become Parents

Insomnia We’re still not quite sure how sleep affects dementia and vice versa, though some researchers think the two might be linked. For instance,...

29.09.2025 10

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4 Things Kids Say That You Should Never Ignore

As we head towards winter, those annoying droplets on your window become as much a fact of life as red noses, chilly hands and dark mornings.  It’s...

29.09.2025 10

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What Is ‘Sad Beige’ Parenting – And How Did We Get Here?

Stand Up To Racism and local trade unions march through Epping to protest the presence of the far right on anti migrant protests on July 27, 2025 ...

16.09.2025 4

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Is 'Second Best' Parenting The Secret To A Happier Family?

Forget the two-week vacation – today’s travellers are embracing the “microcation”: a short getaway lasting four nights or fewer that still...

24.08.2025 10

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Grandparents Are Getting Older, On Average. Here's Why That Matters.

No one likes being ghosted. But what if you’re not actually being ghosted? What if the other person is genuinely just…busy? But someone being busy...

03.08.2025 10

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The 1 Surprising Symptom Of Strep Throat In Kids

Protesters march against racism, Islamophobia and the far right in a counter-protest to the gathering of supporters of far-right activist Tommy...

05.02.2025 20

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You Might Not Know It, But Most 11- And 12-Year-Olds Are On TikTok

James Corden pictured in 2023 James Corden could apparently imagine a scenario in which his Gavin & Stacey character, Smithy, wound up with his...

04.02.2025 10

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We're Psychologists – Try These 6 Micro-Habits To Boost Kids' Happiness

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31.01.2025 10

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How To Talk To Kids About Trump's Anti-Trans Rhetoric

Amy Schumer at Broadway reopening of "David Byrne's American Utopia"  Comedian Amy Schumer has opened up about what led to her being diagnosed with...

23.01.2025 10

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25 Tweets About What It's Like To Hide From Your Kids

When you’re a parent, meeting your own basic needs — to eat, drink water, sleep, shower or use the toilet — can take some serious strategising....

15.01.2025 10

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Are Audio Players The Answer To Keeping Kids Off Screens?

Audio players allow kids to choose what music or podcasts they want to listen to from a selection curated by parents.  When I was 3 years old, like...

11.01.2025 10

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Safe Words Aren't Just For The Bedroom

You might not imagine that there are many scenarios involving kids and a “safe word,” as this is a concept often used in the context of kinky sex....

07.01.2025 10

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This Is The Ticket To More Frequent And Satisfying Orgasms, According To New Research

A selection of 2024's biggest and most celebrated albums As 2024 starts to wind down, and we all gear up for our New Year’s Eve speculation, many...

28.12.2024 10

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