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It's Normal For Toddlers To Reject One Parent – But It Still Totally Sucks

Lots of toddlers seem to go through a phase where they reject one of their parents – and oh boy can it hurt.

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What Is A Velcro Kid? Parenting Expert Explains And How To Find Time For Yourself

I have a velcro kid.

28.05.2026 10

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Chickenpox, Impetigo Or Hand, Foot And Mouth? Dermatologist Shares How To Spot The Difference

This article features expert advice from Dr Bisola Laguda, a paediatric dermatologist and spokesperson for the Skin Health Alliance.

28.05.2026 10

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Paying Kids To Get Good Grades Sounds Like A Quick Win, But There's A Big Flaw

“I’ll give you £30 if you get a 9 in your English GCSE.”

27.05.2026 10

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Your Child's Struggle To Count Backwards Could Flag Neurodivergent Condition

Dyscalculia – sometimes referred to as “number dyslexia” – is a difficulty in understanding and working with numbers.

25.05.2026 10

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June's One Of The Busiest Months For Gardening – These Are The Jobs To Prioritise

If you took part in No Mow May, chances are your garden’s looking pretty busy right now – and the British wildlife will be absolutely loving it.

24.05.2026 10

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I Tried The Nex Playground With My Under-5s And They've Never Slept So Well

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24.05.2026 10

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What Does ‘Black-Pilled’ Mean? Red Flags Your Child Is Subscribing To Incel Ideology

Red pill. Blue pill. Black pill.

23.05.2026 10

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What Is Phubbing? The Modern Trend That Can Harm Your Children

We’ve all been there: you’re doing a food shop on your phone or pinging an email to a colleague, and your child asks you something.

22.05.2026 10

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The Appliances To Never Plug Into An Extension Lead Due To Fire Risk

I’ll be the first to admit I assumed you could plug most things into an extension lead – but it turns out, I was wrong. Plugging in certain...

22.05.2026 10

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Parents Told To Send Letters To Schools To Get Kids' Images Removed Online

An online harms expert and therapist has urged parents to contact their children’s schools to get any images of them removed online.

22.05.2026 10

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Kids Calling Girls 'Foids' At School? You Need To Pull Them Up On It

A derogatory slur aimed at women has made its way into the vocabulary of teens.

21.05.2026 10

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I'm A Child Therapist – Taking Your Kid's Phone Away To Punish Them Won't Work

Your teen still hasn’t done their homework (despite you asking five times already) and you’re 10 seconds away from officially losing it.

20.05.2026 10

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If Life With Young Kids Feels Hard, These 'Just Wait Until' Stories Bring Hope

While there are plenty of magical moments associated with raising young children – from the first time they say mama or dada, to taking their first...

20.05.2026 9

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Most Parents Phub Sometimes – But Habitual Phubbing Has Consequences

We’ve all been there: you’re doing a food shop on your phone or pinging an email to a colleague, and your child asks you something.

20.05.2026 8

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From 'Beta Mums' To 'Underparenting' – 2026 Is The Year Of Anti-Helicopter Parenting

Two new parenting terms arrived on my radar this month, and they’re both the antithesis to so-called ‘helicopter parenting’.

20.05.2026 10

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What Does 'Call Your Uber' Mean? The Popular Gen Z Slang Explained

We’ve covered off mid, chat, chopped, choppelganger, tuff, six-seven (*takes a breath*) and dozens of other weird phrases kids come out with thanks...

19.05.2026 10

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The Appendicitis Signs A Doctor Never Wants You To Ignore

Kids can suffer tummy ache for a whole host of reasons – from anxiety, to stomach bugs, to urinary tract infections (UTIs) and constipation.

19.05.2026 10

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The Morning Rush Is Extra Hard For Kids With ADHD – Experts Share How To Ease The Stress

Many parents of children with ADHD will have noticed sleep can be a tricky area (to say the least) – research suggests up to 50-70% of kids with...

19.05.2026 10

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From Frame Mogging To Jestermaxxing: The Manosphere-Coded Terms Boys Are Using

If you’ve heard your kids talk about looksmaxxing, mewing, jestermaxxing, or more recently, frame mogging, it might be time to gently explore where...

18.05.2026 10

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Psychotherapist Shares The 'Most Powerful' Question To Ask Teens Over Exam Season

A family psychotherapist is urging parents to ask their kids a simple question to offer them tailored support this exam season.

18.05.2026 10

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I'm A Parenting Editor – These Are The Best Travel Toys, Books And Games For Kids

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17.05.2026 10

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The Best Time Of Day To Fly With Kids (According To Their Age)

If you’re considering booking flights for your family, you might want to think carefully about the times you book in order to try and swerve jet lag...

15.05.2026 10

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Should SATs Be Scrapped? Eastenders Actor And Parents Call For Change

EastEnders actress Kellie Bright is leading the charge for SATs to be scrapped in schools.

15.05.2026 10

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I'm A Parent. These Are Two Words I'm Trying To Stop Saying To My Child

My two-year-old is definitely more of a daredevil than my eldest child ever was – she’s the stereotypical “second child” who would happily try...

14.05.2026 10

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This Is What Teenagers Say Is Worrying Them The Most

I often think about how tough it must be to be a teenager right now. Between the pressures of school life and the inability to get away from it all...

14.05.2026 10

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I'm A Therapist – Here Are The Best Ways To Respond When Kids Hurl Insults At You

Sometimes in the heat of an argument, tweens and teens might say things they really shouldn’t. They might’ve told you to “f*** off” or called...

14.05.2026 10

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The Most Effective Ways To Say 'No' To Children, According To A Therapist

Saying “no” to our kids is an important part of parenting – but experts believe some children aren’t hearing the word enough. If at all.

14.05.2026 10

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The Best Ways To Determine If Your Child Is Getting Too Much Screen Time

Everywhere I look right now, people are talking about screen time.

13.05.2026 20

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Princess Of Wales In Italy To Explore A Different Approach For Teaching Toddlers

The Princess of Wales is on a fact-finding mission in Italy this week, with a view to learn more about the globally-recognised Reggio Emilia approach...

13.05.2026 10

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Private Investigator Warns Of 'Red Flags' If Ex Wants To Take Kids On Holiday

Summer holiday season is fast approaching. If you’re newly-separated and have children with your now-ex, a private investigator wants you to be...

13.05.2026 10

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A Study Just Unearthed How To *Really* Get Your Toddler To Help Tidy Up

In my experience, toddlers are pretty helpful little people. They often want to do their bit – add a ‘tidy up’ song to the mix and you’re...

13.05.2026 10

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Sunscreen-Primer Is The Ultimate Summer Beauty Hack

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12.05.2026 10

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The Topics That Kids With ADHD And Autism Bring Up Most In Therapy

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...

12.05.2026 20

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Illustrator's Touching Message To David Attenborough For Helping Non-Verbal Son Learn To Speak

When Kerri Cunningham’s son was around 18 months old, he could say a few words like bye, Dada and bee.

12.05.2026 20

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Therapists Are Noticing A Drastic Increase In Anxiety Among Teenagers

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...

11.05.2026 10

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The 2 Words I Say Constantly To My Toddler – And Why I’m Trying To Stop

My two-year-old is definitely more of a daredevil than my eldest child ever was – she’s the stereotypical “second child” who would happily try...

09.05.2026 10

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David Attenborough Shares ‘Most Important’ Way to Connect Children With Nature

As adults we often think we know it all, but Sir David Attenborough wants us to take a step back and notice what we can learn from our children, too.

08.05.2026 10

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Almost Half Of Mums 'Deliberately Dehydrate Themselves' To Avoid Bladder Leaks In Fourth Trimester

I stopped in my tracks today when I read that almost half (45%) of mothers are deliberately dehydrating themselves before doing an activity or going...

08.05.2026 20

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Presenter Anna Whitehouse On How 'Microchimerism' Offered Her Comfort After Miscarriage

Presenter and journalist Anna Whitehouse has opened up about a little-known phenomenon that helped offer some comfort after experiencing multiple...

07.05.2026 20

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From Frame Mogging To Jestermaxxing: The Manosphere-Coded Words Boys Are Using

If you’ve heard your kids talk about looksmaxxing, mewing, jestermaxxing, or more recently, frame mogging, it might be time to gently explore where...

07.05.2026 20

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What's Going On Beneath The Surface When A Child With ADHD Argues Back?

When your child with ADHD argues back, you might find yourself getting stuck in a frustration-fuelled cycle that goes from 0-60 in the blink of an...

07.05.2026 20

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What It Really Means To Be A Great ‘Girl Dad,’ According To The Women They Raised

Daughters are coming together to discuss what made their dad a great one – and there’s a common theme showing up in all their responses.

06.05.2026 20

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I Just Learned There Are 8 'Types' Of Mental Load (And No Wonder We're All So Exhausted)

Whenever we speak about the mental load, it can be easy to assume it’s all those invisible day-to-day tasks, typically picked up and carried out by...

06.05.2026 20

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Ex-Paramedic Explains Why Parents Should Teach Kids About 'Safe Adults'

Many of us grew up being warned of “stranger danger” which was, on reflection, a bit vague – and also pretty terrifying.

05.05.2026 20

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A Viral Trend Has Kids Microwaving Squishy Toys – Here’s Why It’s So Dangerous

Parents are being urged to talk to their children about the dangers of microwaving popular squishy toys.

05.05.2026 10

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Therapists On The Common Condition That Can Trigger Tummy Ache In Kids

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...

04.05.2026 20

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'Devoted' Granny's Views On Grandparent Relationships With Grandkids Is Fuelling Debate

A TikTok video on how involved grandparents should be in their children’s lives – and whose responsibility it is that they forge a relationship...

03.05.2026 20

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Psychologist Shares What To Do Before Letting A Friendship End Over Parenting Decisions

This article features expert comment from psychologist Dr Sasha Hall.

02.05.2026 20

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No More Guilt And Regret: The Dads Marching For The Time They Never Got With Their Newborns

Hundreds of pram-pushing fathers and their partners are set to take to the streets of London, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham to bang the drum for...

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