Family Life

UK’s shared parental leave branded ‘broken and elitist’ as top earners benefit most

Is Wicked suitable for kids? Family review of the movie and theatre show

New study reveals which UK companies offer the best parental leave

illustration of Elf on the Shelf holding a sign

24 easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for Christmas 2024

Loaded cereal bowl trend on TikTok: the breakfast hack gone viral

Could children under 16 be banned from social media? What parents need to know

Nurseries warn they face closure as National Insurance hike impacts costs

children with LEGO santa at LEGOLAND

How to get LEGOLAND at Christmas tickets

Family at Alton Towers's Christmas event

How to get tickets for Alton Towers family Christmas event

How to manage your finances for maternity leave: 4 tips from a money expert

Swap sweets for stickers this Halloween, dentists urge parents

Children’s handwriting skills could fall behind as screen time soars, warns expert

How kids’ smartwatches are changing parenting in the digital age

Cash gifts for kids: why parents are embracing this modern birthday trend

halloween face paint ideas for kids

5 spooky Halloween face painting ideas for kids

How to face paint a ghost for Halloween: step-by-step guide

Child with their face painted a pirate and wearing a pirate hat

How to face paint a pirate: step-by-step guide

Child with their face painted as a vampire

How to face paint a vampire for Halloween: step by step guide

Child with their face painted as a witch

How to face paint a witch for Halloween: step-by-step guide

Kids and a woman watching something on their tablets and phones

School and family

How to put parental controls on iPhone

Roblox introduces new child-safety rules to protect young users

teenager with painted nails watching YouTube on smart phone

Instagram launches new ‘Teen Accounts’ to keep young users safe

The best Christmas films to watch on Disney Plus in 2024

children playing at nursery school helped by an EYS staff member

Government to address nursery staff shortages before expanding childcare services

Could the government ban smartphones for kids under 16?

best games and activities for kids halloween party

10 Halloween party games and activities that are more fun than bobbing for apples

pumpkin carving ideas for families

35 great pumpkin carving and decorating ideas from the MadeForMums community

Child holding Halloween Box Spiders

How to make Scary Box Spiders for Halloween: step by step guide

spooky jail pumpkin

How to carve a 'spooky jail' pumpkin for Halloween

Pumpkin carved with Jack O'Lantern face

How to carve a Halloween pumpkin: easy step by step guide