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You'll Definitely Want To Ask Your Kid This Question When They Next Say 'I'm Bored'

If there’s one statement parents have probably heard a lot these past two weeks, it’s “I’m bored” – usually with the added request of...

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From Avoidance To Big Emotions: 5 Signs A Child's Struggling With ADHD At School

A child psychiatrist has opened up about a pattern she sees routinely where a neurodivergent child will struggle at school, and the adults around them...

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This Is What Goes Down On A Plane When A Baby Is Born Unexpectedly

It’s extremely rare for a baby to be born on a plane – but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. In fact, in the past week, a baby was born on...

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'Bank Account Cleared By A Threenager': Don't Make This Expensive Mistake When Handing Kids Your Phone

Parents have opened up about the dangers of leaving kids to their own devices on their devices, after a viral post showed how easily a child was able...

09.04.2026 10

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The Problem With The Viral 'Jessica' Hack To Halt Toddler Tantrums

Parents are attempting to halt toddlertantrums by asking their children about a made-up person called “Jessica”.

08.04.2026 6

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UK's Paternity Leave Changed This Week, But Dads Say It 'Doesn't Go Far Enough'

Dads-to-be now have the right to paternity leave from the first day in a new job, rather than having to wait six months to be eligible.

08.04.2026 6

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'Very High' Pollen Count Forecast: The Best Ways To Prevent Hay Fever Symptoms

As the UK basks in warmer temperatures, hay fever sufferers are set for a particularly uncomfortable week, as the Met Office has revealed much of...

07.04.2026 7

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1 In 4 Primary School Children Have Shared Names Or Addresses Online

Almost one-quarter (24%) of primary school-aged children have shared their real name or address online, according to new research, with eight and...

07.04.2026 9

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14 Dos And Don'ts For Raising Siblings Who Actually Get Along

As an only child, I was in for the shock of a lifetime when my children first started properly fighting.

04.04.2026 10

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Therapist Explains Why Children Feel Lonely And How You Can Help Them

What Kids Are Carrying is a HuffPost UK series focusing on how the nation’s youngest generation is *really* feeling right now – and how parents...

02.04.2026 8

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1 In 5 Boys Know Someone Their Age Who's In A Relationship With An AI Chatbot

One in five boys know someone their age who is in a relationship with an AI chatbot, according to a new survey.

02.04.2026 9

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What Does 'Mid' Mean And Why Does Gen Z Kids Say It?

We’ve already decoded the meanings of choppelganger,chopped and why kids keep saying lowkenuinely.

01.04.2026 20

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Explaining Autism To Your Child? These 2 Phrases Make The Conversation Easier

This article features advice from Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou, Associate Professor at children’s mental health charity Anna Freud, and director of Autism...

01.04.2026 10

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What Is Gooning? Therapist Explains New Trend Parents Should Question

Children chat about a lot of pretty odd stuff (remember Ballerina Cappuccina?) – however if you’ve heard them mention ‘gooning’ in...

31.03.2026 10

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If Your Teen's Talking About 'Gooning', Therapists Want You To Ask Them What It Means

Kids chat about a lot of pretty odd stuff (remember Ballerina Cappuccina?) – however if you’ve heard them mention ‘gooning’ in conversation...

31.03.2026 10

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Disney's New World Of Frozen, Reviewed By A Four- And Two-Year-Old

Walking down a promenade lined with old-fashioned street lamps and trees; a magnificent, teal-coloured ice castle looms in the distance, nestled atop...

31.03.2026 10

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It's Not 'Just A Joke': The Chat Every Parent Should Have With Their Son

Every day it seems like there’s a new slang term doing the rounds among Gen Alpha – in recent times, kids have been using bop, huzz and gyatt, all...

30.03.2026 9

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No Screens Before Two: Inside The UK’s Tough New Guidance For Babies And Toddlers

New screen time limits have been revealed for children in the UK under five.

27.03.2026 10

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When Kids Say Gyatt, It Might Be Innocent – It Might Not

Ryan Gosling might not be fussed about keeping up with Gen Alpha slang, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us aren’t out here trying to decode what...

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It’s Not Just Screen Time: 4 Things Therapists Say Are Making UK Kids Lonelier Than Ever

What Kids Are Carrying is a HuffPost UK series focusing on how the nation’s youngest generation is *really* feeling right now – and how parents...

25.03.2026 20

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Could More Parents Get 'Free' Hours? The Government Is Looking Into UK’s Childcare System

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has revealed she’s reviewing the free childcare eligibility thresholds impacting parents in England.

24.03.2026 10

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I Tried Positive Parenting During A Tricky Period. It Transformed Our Mornings

When you’re about to ask your child to get their uniform on for the 60th time in the space of 30 minutes, patience can begin to wear thin.

24.03.2026 20

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After Much Consideration, Ryan Gosling Is Giving Gen Alpha Slang A Hard Pass

Ryan Gosling has opened up about whether he’s opting to stay in the loop as far as Gen Alpha slang’s concerned – and it’s a (polite and...

23.03.2026 10

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Koala Parenting Sounds Lovely And Cuddly, But It Could Be A Recipe For Burnout

It feels like everyday I come across a newly-coined parenting style, to the point where it feels difficult to keep up.

22.03.2026 10

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'My Daughter Confessed To Self-Harming. How Do You Parent This?'

What Kids Are Carrying is a HuffPost UK series focusing on how the nation’s youngest generation is *really* feeling right now – and how parents...

20.03.2026 10

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Toddler Starting Nursery? Prepare To Take An Outrageous Amount Of Sick Days

Toddlers who start nursery for the first time can expect to catch up to 19 – yes, 19 – illnesses during that first year, a new study has found.

19.03.2026 10

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The Ultimate Guide To Teen Slang: Choppelgangers, Lowkenuinely And Everything In Between

If you’re often left confused by what your teenager is saying, you’ve come to the right place.

19.03.2026 10

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10 Toys And Books That Help Little Kids Understand Big Feelings

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18.03.2026 9

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The Real Meaning Behind Kids Calling Things 'Mid'

We’ve already decoded the meanings of choppelganger,chopped and why kids keep saying lowkenuinely.

18.03.2026 10

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Most Teens Aren't Vaccinated Against 'MenB' – Charity Calls For Change

This article features advice from Dr Tom Nutt, of Meningitis Now, Professor Adam Finn of the University of Bristol, and Professor Emma Wall, clinical...

17.03.2026 10

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'Head To The Carousel': The Big Mistake I Made Teaching My Kid What To Do If They Ever Got Lost

I was at Disneyland with my three-year-old and her baby sister when I told our eldest: “If you can’t find us, head to the carousel and we’ll...

17.03.2026 10

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The UK Won’t Ban Social Media For Under-16s – So What Will Protect Kids Online?

Conversations around social media (and how kids use it) are only going to heat up in the coming months.

17.03.2026 10

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Under-3s Are Masters Of Deception, Study On 'Cunning Little Liars' Finds

If you’ve ever had the sneaky suspicion your toddler’s a master manipulator, prepare to feel vindicated.

16.03.2026 20

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Could It Be Meningitis? 11 Warning Signs Every Parent Needs To Know

This article features advice from Dr Tom Nutt, of Meningitis Now, the NHS and the UK government.

16.03.2026 10

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What Do We Want For Mother's Day? A Break From The Mental Load

Ahh, the mental load. That never-ending list of to-dos, don’t forgets and keeping on top of household jobs that makes your brain feel like it’s...

15.03.2026 10

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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.

14.03.2026 20

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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.

13.03.2026 10

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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...

13.03.2026 10

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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.

12.03.2026 10

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

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11.03.2026 20

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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...

11.03.2026 20

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

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11.03.2026 20

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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...

11.03.2026 20

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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 20

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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.

10.03.2026 20

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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.

08.03.2026 20

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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 40

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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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05.03.2026 10

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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...

04.03.2026 20

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