Serafina Kenny

An alarm clock and the last time for pregnancy

The surprising science of “trimester zero” and what parents can do before trying for a baby

You can't avoid menopause, but these simple lifestyle changes in your 20s and 30s can make it smoother

Do kids REALLY need vitamins? Experts reveal what’s worth taking and what to skip

Young girl doing homework at a table.

Why kids who aren’t academically ‘gifted’ often end up doing better in life

Composite image of Jennette McCurdy and a broken heart-shaped lollipop

What Jennette McCurdy’s new novel teaches us about how parents shape our adult relationships

Vintage engraving of William Hogarth's, Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen. Pregnant woman swears before a Justice of the Peace that the father is a well-to-do married man

Man-midwives, wine and weeks in bed: the surprising reality of childbirth in Bridgerton era Britain

A 3-year-old boy having fun with his mother during her sports session in the living room

How mums can fit exercise into real life - even with no time, childcare, or energy

Illustration from 19th century of family in the parlour surprised by the dog lying in the baby cradle

From baby cages to lard baths: the strangest parenting trends in history revealed

A young family consisting of a hispanic father and mother and their newborn baby boy in the hospital.

Labour and Birth

The surprising truth about when your baby will arrive (hint: probably not on your due date)

Pregnant latin woman assembling a crib for her future child. She is tightening a screw.

Labour and Birth

What to sort before labour starts: the ultimate checklist for expectant parents

Young boys lifting kettlebells at gym

Teen gym culture is booming—here’s what’s healthy, what’s not, and when to worry

Joyful mother with two young girls holding golden “2026” numbers during a festive outdoor moment.

Real parents share their New Year’s parenting resolutions for 2026 — from self-care to just surviving

Father giving young daughter a piggyback ride in living room

AI baby toys, fewer iPads and broccoli at 6 months: The big parenting shifts coming in 2026

Cheerful female friends talking and laughing at something on their phone while standing in hallway at high school

The psychology behind '6-7' and 'skibidi': why gibberish took over the playground in 2025

Young father with 2 weeks newborn baby boy in his hands near window at home

How to save money with a newborn: clever hacks parents swear by to keep baby costs down

A grandparent’s guide to Gen Alpha talk: how to decode the slang you’ll hear this holiday

Pregnant woman in labour waiting to be admitted to hospital. Future mother having painful contractions, walking with husband to labour and delivery reception to check in. Supportive husband carrying maternity hospital bag.

Labour and Birth

From contractions to crowning to meeting your baby: everything that happens during labour

Two siblings holding their newborn baby sister while sitting in the hospital bed. They are looking at their sister as their mother holds the newborns head.

Labour and Birth

How to help your older children welcome a new baby without tears, tantrums or jealousy

Teen holding UK flag and flag of America.

UK vs US: Where is it cheaper to raise a child – and who gets more for their money?

Middle-aged woman using hormone gel on her skin, hormone replacement therapy

The menopause essentials list: the expert-backed buys every woman should know about

Happy father and daughter sitting in armchair and using phone together

7 smart steps for giving your child their first device (without the screen-time stress)

Two kids wearing pyjamas bounce on a brown leather couch in a sunny domestic room.

How to help your child build stronger social skills on and offline in a digital world

Parents and sons using mobile phone while sitting on sofa in living room

9 online safety mistakes even the most tech-savvy parents are making — and how to fix them

Mother and son using smart phone

The ultimate guide to family controls on 8 platforms kids love most, from YouTube to Roblox

Cheerful young mother and daughter sharing pizza together at outdoor restaurant

43 places kids eat free (or for £1) this October half term 2025

A multi-ethnic group of toddlers are sitting together on the floor holding playing with wood blocks together.

New nursery initiative helps children celebrate Afro hair

Pregnant woman lying on play fingers walking on tummy touching baby in womb, Pregnant woman play fingers walking on tummy feeling baby in womb

24 weeks pregnant: Baby development, symptoms and helpful tips

Close-up shot of young triplets playing in the North East of England. They are wearing warm clothing and looking at the camera while hanging upside down on a metal bar.

School and family

Why kids are spending less time outdoors – and four easy ways to get them outside more

Empty cots in hospital maternity ward

14 NHS trusts named in national maternity investigation — with affected families having their say

teenage boy scrolling social media on smartphone at home close up

School and family

Two thirds of parents support limiting children’s social media use to two hours a day, a new survey shows