Latest articles by Lucy Wigley
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Adolescent stuttering increases risk of this chronic adult illness, research reveals
A study suggests adolescents who stutter could be more at risk for developing a specific chronic illness in later life - we look at what's been said.
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Hate sharing a bed? You’re in luck - experts reveal sleeping separately could save your relationship
If you hate sharing a bed with your partner but are concerned about sleeping separately, there's no need to worry - sleeping apart has health benefits and it's good for your relationship.
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Men stress women out more than kids, says new study - relationship expert and parents share their thoughts
Women everywhere are unlikely to be surprised that a new study found men to be more stressful to women than their children - here's what an expert and some parents think
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Tampons reportedly have toxic metals with ‘potentially fatal’ consequences - what else do parents need to know?
New research reveals tampons could contain arsenic, lead and other toxic metals. The consequences of absorbing these can be devastating, and we look at what parents need to know.
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Does your child have political ambitions? Study reveals 5 traits needed to succeed
If your child is inspired by the recent landslide election win by Labour and want to pursue a career in politics, they need five key traits according to research.
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Parenting teenagers as difficult as raising a baby according to experts - but would you go to 'teenatal' classes?
Experts believe raising a teen is just as demanding as caring for a baby. They've opened discussions for parents of teens to have the same benefits as when they first gave birth.
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Why do pirates wear an eye patch? The one 'clever' reason revealed (and kids might be shocked)
If you kids ever ask why pirates wear an eye patch, it's likely you feel confident in the answer. But be prepared - everything you know about pirates could be turned upside down...
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How to safely dispose of button batteries as 66% of parents are 'unaware' of their dangers
Two thirds of parents aren't aware of how to dispose of button batteries, or the dangerous health risks they pose to children. We share what you need to know.
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Here’s why funding schools might not be ‘immediate priority’ under new government
Labour have walked into a public funding nightmare, and political experts share why this means funding for schools might not take their top priority.
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Prince George, Charlotte and Louis have adorable but 'unusual' nickname for Queen Camilla
The Wales children have given Queen Camilla a very unusual nickname. While unexpected, it's actually very sweet and a lot less formal than the name they have for King Charles.
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Have you heard of ‘baby name mourning’? It’s a very real phenomenon and here’s my experience
If you have feelings around hearing certain baby names that you can't explain, it could be 'baby name mourning.' Here's my experience of the phenomenon.
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Does your child prefer their grandparents over you? Therapist shares helpful advice for how to react
You might feel crushed if your kids seem to prefer their grandparents over you. Don't worry, there's strategies to understand what's happening and how to handle it.
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1 in 3 adults rely on parent's financial help just to get - these areas are hardest hit
Many households across the UK still rely on financial help from parents to stay afloat, as the areas where most assistance is given and most needed are revealed.
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How to talk to your kid about feelings and 7 therapist-approved ways to connect
We understand that talking to kids about feelings isn't easy - you're not alone if you find this hard. We've got expert guided advice to help kids open up and get conversations going.
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9 behaviours to try if you want to stay close to your ageing parents (and don’t underestimate the power of #4)
Keeping a close bond with your parents as they age is beneficial to everyone but isn't always easy - try honing these nine behaviours to keep your relationship strong
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Parents ‘struggling’ to access ‘inconsistent’ wraparound childcare say their career progression is suffering
Parents report issues with wraparound childcare impacts their ability to progress in the workplace. Some are taking unpaid leave and making financial cutbacks to care for their children.
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What is the new ‘microfeminism’ trend and how can it help successful co-parenting?
'Microfeminism' is a term you might not be familiar with - we explain the viral trend and how it can be adapted to make co-parenting easier.
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What is the ‘cash for babies’ scandal and where are Alan and Judith Kilshaw's twins now?
The 'cash for babies' scandal that rocked the world over two decades ago is back in the spotlight thanks to a new Channel 5 documentary - here's everything we know that happened.
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Twins Trust calling on leaders to address the ‘systemic inequality’ faced by families with multiples
Families with twins or more face ongoing issues resulting in inequalities. The Twins Trust call on political parties to support their five key points in new manifesto.
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How siblings impact your love life - why ‘only children’ consistently follow the same dating pattern
Psychologists have given a lot of study to the impact of birth order on all aspects of life, and it has a particularly interesting effect on how people approach their romantic lives.
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Parents of teens struggling with workplace support, despite older kids needing them more than ever
There are few resources and initiatives in the workplace supporting parents with teens, meaning mothers are driven out of the workplace to care for older children.
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35 teen conversation starters to open up communication with your teenager (#19 could be very telling)
Getting teens to engage in conversation can be difficult. If the adolescent in your life is closed off, try these 25 simple openers to get the chat flowing as suggested by experts.
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Why are sextortion criminals targeting boys? An expert shares how they’re being singled out
It might come as a shock that sextortion criminals are targeting boys over girls - an expert shares why they're more likely to be victims of this devastating crime.
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7 traits you probably have now if you grew up as an 'only child', according to a psychologist (and #6 is pretty impressive)
Birth order has been said to affect the type of adult you become. If you grew up and only child, you probably have these 7 traits according to a psychologist.
