Lucy Wigley
Lucy is a multi-award nominated writer and blogger with six years’ experience writing about entertainment, parenting and family life. Lucy has contributed content to PopSugar and moms.com. In the last three years, she has transformed her passion for streaming countless hours of television into specialising in entertainment writing. There is now nothing she loves more than watching the best shows on television and telling you why you should watch them.
As a Peaky Blinders superfan, her favourite interview was with the show’s creator, Stephen Knight. She has also collaborated with other writers to produce an anthology full of hilarious parenting anecdotes, entitled We Need To Talk About The Conditions of My Imprisonment.
After spending most of her childhood at ballet school, ballet events, and reading about ballet, Lucy has made peace with not making it as the next Darcey Bussell and instead enjoys mad dancing around the house with her children. She still counts meeting Jeffrey Dean Morgan from The Walking Dead as one of the best moments of her life.
Latest articles by Lucy Wigley
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Is your mother 'toxic'? Experts reveal 10 signs to look out for (and #4 hits really hard)
Wondering if you actually have a toxic mother? Our experts share 10 signs to look out for, along with the best way to deal with their harmful behaviour.
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Baby name trends for 2025 leave us baffled (but secretly liking them - hi there Elio and Circe)
The coming year could see some seriously cool and also incredibly wacky baby names doing the rounds, according to experts in the field.
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6 early signs your child could have dyslexia, according to experts
Education experts have identified six early indicators of dyslexia, and strategies to support your child if they receive a diagnosis.
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What to say to your kids instead of 'good girl' and 'good boy'
Although praising our children with words such as 'good boy' and 'good girl' come naturally to parents, research suggests this is outdated and needs to be reworded.
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Burger King ad featuring new mums divides the internet - what do you think about it?
The Burger King 'Bundles of Joy' ad has to be one of the most divisive advertising campaigns of recent times - the negative reactions also send a very clear message to new mums.
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Forget 'the talk' here are 9 things to say to your teens about s-e-x (and five things to avoid)
Talking to teens about sex isn't easy, but make it less awkward with these nine straightforward things to say about it - experts also share what you need to avoid in your conversation.
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Do you take your teen's phone away as punishment? Here's why it's not a fair consequence, says a parenting expert
If taking your teen's phone away is your first line of punishment when they need discipline, an expert shares why you might want to re-think this strategy.
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Does your kid go on sleepovers? Here are 5 things to do and learn to safeguard them, by a child psychologist
If your child is at the age they want to attend sleepovers, a child psychologist has a lot of things she wants parents to consider to keep their child safe.
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Martin Lewis shares family Christmas present advice that could save you £800 this year
You can count on Martin Lewis to offer sensible, actionable advice when it comes to saving money - and his guidance when it comes to Christmas is worth making a note of.
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Things kids do that drive you mad and why it's not their fault (it's down to their genes, says science)
There's many things kids do to that are blamed on poor parenting. However, some things children do to drive us mad are actually down to genetics, according to research.
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Balamory is back after two decades - why we can’t wait for the reboot of the iconic BBC series
What's the story in Balamory? Now you can find out, as the BBC announces the return of the beloved children's series nearly 20 years after the final episode aired.
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Which parent is more likely to pass down Alzheimer’s disease? New research has the answer
Alzheimer's can be passed down from parents to children, but new research reveals whether a particular parent is more likely to be responsible.
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‘I want you to be a child’ - Kate Winslet shares why her kids aren’t allowed smartphones
Kate Winslet has strong views when it comes to whether kids should have smartphones, and shares compelling arguments over why they really shouldn't.
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Higher ADHD diagnosis for kids born in July and August, says study - but why?
Researchers found higher diagnosis of ADHD in children born in July and August, but also explain the reason for this and why they don't find it surprising.
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Certain patterns of conversation in children could identify early signs of autism, according to research
Researchers studied a number of children and found those using specific speech patterns when talking to adults, were displaying early signs of autism.
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Are you a serial overthinker? The cause could actually be your hormones
Who would have thought overthinking could be linked to hormones? If you're a serial overthinker, here's which hormones could be the cause, and what to do about it.
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4 reasons why you might be losing connection with your teenager, by a psychotherapist
If you feel like you're losing connection with your teen, a psychotherapist shares four key reasons this could be happening - and strategies to fix it.
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12 things parents of allergy children really want everyone to know
We spoke to some parents who have children with allergies - they want everyone to know just how serious and debilitating it can be when your child suffers allergic reactions to food.
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Why are tweens and teens saying ‘skibidi’? The strange phenomenon explained
If your teen or tween is constantly referring to everything as 'skibidi,' you'll probably want to know why - we explain this very strange phenomenon.
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'I'm a mum and here’s why children shouldn’t be banned from pubs - they can be a lifeline for somebody feeling lonely or depressed'
Should kids be banned from pubs? Although there are many reasons for and against children frequenting pubs, I ultimately don't think they should be barred altogether.
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Back to school photo checklist - here's what parents need to think about first, from an expert
Before you post that adorable back to school photo online for your friends and family to see, a parenting expert wants you to think carefully about how much the picture reveals.
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My tween is desperate to join a gym - here are the 5 reasons why I don't want him to
My tween is on a countdown to being allowed to join our local gym, and it might seem strange to discourage him - but I do have my reasons.
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I never thought I'd say this, but I don't want the school holidays to end
I'm usually ready to sleep for a month when the school holidays come to an end, but this year I wish they were a bit longer - and here's why I want to keep my children close.
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I regret doing too much with my kids when they were babies, and here's why wish I'd embraced lazy parenthood
When my children were very small, I filled their days with endless activities, and in hindsight wish I'd just stayed home and got to grips with my new role quietly.
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