Parenting

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone

Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleep

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

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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 Bingo

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

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

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

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

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Start 2025 strong with this fun family savings challenge

Many plan to start a new eating and exercise regime in the New Year

Half of Brits struggle finding the time to lose weight

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

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

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

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

Max Miozga and his mother Sophie Page.

Watch: Boy convinced baby Jesus actually called Kevin after nativity

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Iconic baby and parenting brand faces uncertain future

Trunki children's suitcases are discounted for Black Friday

Black Friday Trunki children's luggage deal parents won't want to miss
Luggage Black Friday sales include money-saving offer on Trunki children’s suitcases ahead with 12 designs to choose from for holidays
Alison Brinkworth

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

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

The Phipps Family: Tara, Poppy, Paul and Jack.

Watch: Dad fined for term-time trip with autistic son and his daughter

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

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

Annabel Fenwick Elliott and son Jasper in Mauritius.

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

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.

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)

'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

Lucy Parker and her daughters.

Watch: Mum says not seeing her kids everyday makes her a better parent

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

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)

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

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo
Heart-warming video shows how a non-verbal autistic boy is able to communicate - thanks to his dad’s alphabet tattoo.
Lucinda Herbert

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

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

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

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

Super Mario computer game characters like Mario, pictured, feature in new Aldi deals

First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

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

Aldi Specialbuys event for Back to Nursery and Toddler Bedroom

Aldi toddler event: Back to nursery and toddler bedroom bargains

Eco-friendly subscriptions including Smol, Who Gives A Crap, Purdy & Figg and Wild

Mum's easy eco switches as 'greenagers' want planet-friendly homes

Aldi has launched new Olympic themed Team GB Specialbuys

Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

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)

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

Aldi has a Specialbuys Matchstick Monkey offer among new baby and toddler bargains

First look as Aldi adds baby and toddler Specialbuys for mums

A baby sleeping bag is among the bargains on offer

Top deals new mums won't want to miss on Amazon Prime Day

Kevin the Carrot characters, pictured, aren’t the only sought-after toys at Aldi

Aldi's new iconic toy offer that's not Kevin the Carrot but more retro

Aldi is offering beach product deals as families prepare for Summer holidays like in Cornwall, pictured

Aldi beach Specialbuys just made Summer holiday shopping even cheaper

Aldi, pictured, is selling products for babies in its next specialbuys offer

Mums on alert for Aldi's new specialbuys on baby products from 79p

Find out what some of the most popular internet slang words/ phrases in 2024 actually mean - and what your kids are actually saying

Internet slang your kids might use and meanings - explained

Parents are stricter following the dangers of the digital world

Ruth Clayton with her daughter Rose and baby granddaughter Cora.

Woman who gave birth aged 15 is now one of UK’s youngest grans at 33

Eight in 10 parents have missed out on a day trip with their babies – simply because of how complicated it was to get out of the house.

Many parents don't always feel prepared for trips with their babies

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first child with partner Erin Darke

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe becomes a dad

A new ‘glass child’ trend is circulating Tiktok - here’s what it means

What is the TikTok Glass Child trend?

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend

As long as reading together is fun and educational, there is no reason to stop

The nation's top five favourite bedtime stories

Happy healthy kids are parents' priority

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

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

Lynda Moyo is one of the guests on this episode of Alone Together

The reality of parenting during the pandemic - Alone Together podcast