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Why I always talk to my kids about money — and you should too

Over half have suffered discomfort for more than a year

Eight in 10 Brits suffer chronic pain - say life is 'on hold'

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Just like the rest of the UK, Scotland has a number of holidays between and even during school terms

Scotland's school term dates 2025 - and when they go back after Easter

Parents worry their kids are going to spend the entire two weeks on their devices

Parents think kids will spend four hours a day on screens this Easter

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

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‘I was a boss who expected office time - one thing changed everything'

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

Our interactive tool can show you what else an emoji might mean 👀

Amber Allott

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Chickenpox is a viral infection that mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age

Warning to parents over the dangers of 'chicken pox parties'

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The best pocket money cards and apps to teach financial independence

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Honey is a popular pancake topping - but it shouldn't be given to children under one.

The one ingredient you should never feed your baby on Pancake Day

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Yes, you really can buy a pair of Crocs for £8. If you must...

Amazon is selling genuine kids' Crocs for £8 - but there is a catch

Nearly seven in 10 scammed children are left feeling anxious as a result

7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

Half term can be a stressful time for parents but it doesn't have to be.

The nine ways that parents can beat the stress this half term

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Top 4 apps for building kids' reading and maths skills this half-term

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study

Children don't get enough outdoor play, quality family time, and nutritional snacks – according to their parents.

Lucy Brimble

File photo of a pile of pound sterling notes

Maternity and paternity payments to rise in April: how much you’ll get

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

Signs your children could be struggling with their mental health.

Four signs your child might be struggling with their mental health

Young children and babies are at risk of suffering more serious symptoms of norovirus and can become dehydrated which may require medical treatment.

Parents warned not to send babies with these five symptoms to nursery

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

Moment more than 200 sheep run through town.

Watch: Moment more than 200 sheep are herded through town

Parts of Scotland have a rare 'red' weather warning in place

How Scottish parents can check if schools closed during Storm Éowyn

The one thing you should never put in your child's packed lunch (Photo: Nina L/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)

Foods you should not include in your child's packed lunch box

Common red flags include passing up on spending face-to-face time with friends, or secretly staying up late on phones or computers

The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

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Start 2025 strong with this fun family savings challenge

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed over half get a boost from having something to look forward to

Having a holiday to aim for is key to mental wellbeing, survey shows

Over three-quarters of holidaymakers do some sort of fitness activities on holiday

Fitness travel is predicted to be the key holiday trend of 2025

Baby foods you should feed your children - and when to start (Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com)

Everything you need to know about food for your baby

Here is everything you need to know about introducing solid food 👶

Holly Allton

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

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Supermarket faces calls to end Danone-funded baby feeding trial

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Your workers rights if your child's school closes due to the weather

In Scotland, schools are able to temporarily close during hazardous weather conditions

How Scottish parents can find out about school closures when it snows

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Getting your child to sleep this Christmas Eve can be a challenge.

Top tips on how to get your child to sleep this Christmas Eve

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

TUI trips to Lapland, of course, include a visit to see Santa Claus

I visited Lapland on a TUI trip of a lifetime - my advice to parents

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

Each of Scotland's different regions boasts its own high-performing primary schools

Where in Scotland has the best primary schools - top schools for each

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