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Persil says outdoor play should not be limited by fears of muddy clothes and extra laundryplaceholder image

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold placeholder image

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

I’m dreading the day my eight-year-old gets his first phone but this Mumsnet-backed app could helpplaceholder image

This Mumsnet-backed app aims to help parents protect children online

Children can use phones safely with this app developed in association with Mumsnetplaceholder image

The free app helping parents manage children’s Android phones

A child’s first smartphone brings new independence, alongside important conversations about staying safe onlineplaceholder image

Giving your child their first smartphone? Seven things to discuss

A first phone brings independence, alongside new conversations about what children can access onlineplaceholder image

The free app helping parents set boundaries on a child’s phone

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend placeholder image

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Bugaboo x Stella McCartney launches the designer pram collection new mums will loveplaceholder image

Bugaboo and Stella McCartney launch stylish new pram collection

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.placeholder image

Regatta back-to-school essentials from £4.80

Buying the Yoto Player was the simple switch that helped my son forget about his tabletplaceholder image

The Yoto Player is my favourite screen free find for kids

M&S has cut 20% off its school uniform range, with discounted prices on shirts, skirts, polos and jumpers ahead of the new termplaceholder image

M&S has 20% off school uniform sale - but it ends soon

New dads, with little ones aged up to four, show their affection most often through playing games placeholder image

Dads have revealed key moments that shaped their fatherhood journey

Our writer tested out the new highlights at the popular theme parkplaceholder image

Alton Towers and kids review: Bluey rides, waterpark and the real cost

A complete newborn travel system designed to make everyday parenting simpler (aff)placeholder image

Newborn travel system that makes life less stressful

Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social mediaplaceholder image

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

The new bundles are ideal for newborns - and they're on saleplaceholder image

This baby travel bundle could end one of parenting’s biggest headaches

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen timeplaceholder image

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

New research from Ben's Original reveals that half of UK parents wish they could cook with their children more often. To show how easy it can be, singer and TV personality Rachel Stevens joined young helpers for a 'Pudsey Cooking Challenge', part of Ben's Original's partnership with BBC Children in Need, which includes a £200,000 pledge to support children and young people across the UK.placeholder image

Parents don’t cook with their kids due to time and mess

As more children get smartphones at a younger age, parents face growing pressure to strike a balance between independence and online safetyplaceholder image

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

The deal has arrived just in time for the school summer holidaysplaceholder image

Kids' trampoline with 360° safety net now just £34.99 on Wowcher

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Lineplaceholder image

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Choose from 8,000 titles with Readlyplaceholder image

Ultimate hack to save money on mags – with two months free with Readly

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How much pocket money you should give your child - a guide

Bluey and Bingoplaceholder image

Parents warned to be vigilant over ‘dangerous’ fake Bluey clips

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

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

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

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

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Start 2025 strong with this fun family savings challenge

Enjoy festive favourites like Radio Times with Readly's two-month free trial placeholder image

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

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

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

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Iconic baby and parenting brand faces uncertain future

Trunki children's suitcases are discounted for Black Fridayplaceholder image

Black Friday Trunki children's luggage deal parents won't want to miss

Emma Niblett with husband Dan and their two sons Noah, 8, and Isaac, 5.placeholder image

Watch: Couple leave the UK to world school their children, 5 and 8

Harry Potter Lego advent calendar is a deal of the day on Amazonplaceholder image

I've found cut price Harry Potter and Star Wars Lego advent calendars

Annabel Fenwick Elliott and son Jasper in Mauritius.placeholder image

Watch: Woman leaves UK so she can afford to be a stay-at-home mum

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.placeholder image

Watch: New mum had to save £15.5k to afford to have a baby

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11, died after he was found unresponsive at a friend's home in Greenset Close, Lancaster in March (Picture inset: Family handout)placeholder image

'Chroming' trend believed to have killed 11-year-old boy explained

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What is a Gen Alpha and how to tell who is one

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising itplaceholder image

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Parents and children often have different motivations for getting a phone, digital safety expert Emma Robertson says (Image: National World/Supplied/Adobe Stock)placeholder image

Six questions for parents before buying their child's first phone

The Everyday Vest has black and nude options for and men and women placeholder image

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

Jay Whitfield, 37, with her seven-year-old son.placeholder image

Watch: Mum says her kids spend up to 10 hours a day on screens

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What are the financial rights for cohabiting couples after a breakup?

From leading by example to diversifying your reading material, there are plenty of ways parents can encourage their kids to read more (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)placeholder image

An expert's tips to keep your kids reading over the summer holidays

Screen time can even play a part in encouraging your children to read more 📚

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Parents are stricter following the dangers of the digital world

Happy healthy kids are parents' priorityplaceholder image

“It is not extravagant experiences that provide children with happiness"

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The partnership plan will shape priorities for the national park for the next five years. (Pic: Rupert Shanks)placeholder image

Consultation opens on future priorities for Cairngorms National Park

​The show will open at The Meffan next Saturday. (ANGUSalive)placeholder image

Annual art show set to open to the public

Workhorse: the Ryichi wind-up radio is compact but could be a lifesaverplaceholder image

I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

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