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Young girls say gender pay gap is 'never okay'

Toddler and preschool

Mummy Pig is pregnant! Here's how the news could prepare your child for a new sibling

Do gendered toys still exist? Young girls say yes—but they’re pushing back

60% of parents struggling to afford school trips, new study finds

Girls today would rather be kind than pretty, says new survey

Roblox hits the big screen as six British kids star in world’s first gaming movie

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Parents are switching their black baby products for a new colour in 2025 – and it will surprise you

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Parents no longer required to pay extra fees for free childcare, government confirms

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 shortlist revealed

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What does it mean To Be A Boy? Meet the new podcast tackling modern masculinity

Where kids can eat free or for £1 this February half term

Google’s Family Link update adds ‘school time’ mode and new parental controls

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Save up to 20% on Disney World Florida 14 Day Magic Tickets!

Toddler and preschool

Childcare costs in the UK: how they compare globally and what help is available

Teachers must be trained on special educational needs to end support ‘postcode lottery’

Baby formula packaging in hospitals should be plain, regulator recommends

The trends and surprising stories behind UK children’s name changes revealed

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Babies ‘more likely to enjoy’ foods their mums ate during pregnancy

9 in 10 parents say romance takes a hit after having kids, study finds

Safer Internet Day 2025: Why online safety is more crucial than ever

Over half of children use AI but only 31% of parents are aware, NSPCC reveals

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School and family

How to talk to your child about their mental health

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This Hamleys 20% off LEGO offer is an ideal Valentine's Day gift for kids

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Butter before bed: Does this viral hack actually help babies sleep through night?

School phone bans don’t improve grades or wellbeing, new study shows

Dutch parents are embracing ‘risky play’ – but would it work in the UK?

Anxiety in children is rising – here’s what parents need to know

Mumsnet suspends image sharing after site targeted with child abuse images

Pregnancy brain is real! Study shows pregnancy changes 94% of a mother’s brain

Parents' fear of maths could hold children back, study finds