Selina Maycock
Selina is a Senior Family Writer for GoodtoKnow and has more than 16 years years of experience. She specialises in royal family news, including the latest activities of Prince George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet. She also covers the latest government, health and charity advice for families. Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism, and gained her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. During her career, she’s also written for Woman, Woman's Own, Woman&Home, and Woman's Weekly as well as Heat magazine, new! magazine, Star magazine, Now magazine, and Bang Showbiz. Selina spent six years as Acting News Editor, News and Entertainment Reporter at the Scunthorpe Telegraph where she dug into hard news stories, conducted interviews, covered court reporting, wrote features, entertainment, and travel pieces, whilst going to gigs in her spare time. Whilst at the paper she was awarded an O2 Media Judges' Special Award for helping a terminally ill cancer sufferer realise his dying wish and marry his childhood sweetheart through a successful newspaper campaign. Things like this are close to her heart when it comes to using journalism to make a positive difference in people's lives. When she's not interviewing celebrities you can find her exploring new countryside walking routes, catching up with friends over good food, or making memories (including award-winning scarecrows!)
Latest articles by Selina Maycock
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Rishi Sunak launches crackdown on ALL parents to cut the number of kids holidaying during term time, but families believe the issue ‘isn’t the parents’
Families have responded to the Prime Minister's crackdown on parents booking term-time holidays
By Selina Maycock Published
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Parents are being warned that this common pastime is being scientifically linked to abnormal behaviour in toddlers - but will you be ditching it?
Want to avoid a toddler tantrum? Ditching this popular pastime could help as parents are warned over its links to abnormal behaviour in toddlers
By Selina Maycock Published
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Why these are officially the ‘most stressful’ baby names - and our heads are reeling from just reading them
If you've picked a baby name, you might want to reconsider especially if you've chosen one of these 'most stressful' monikers that could lead to long-term hassle for you and your baby.
By Selina Maycock Published
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Did Prince William really go missing as a child? Everything we know
Royal fans are wondering if Prince William went missing as a child when he learnt his mother Princess Diana had died
By Selina Maycock Published
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Kate Middleton’s birthday ‘heartbreak’ over son Prince George is revealed as she turns 42, but it’s her 45th birthday she should really be worried about
As the Princess of Wales turns 42 today, we look at her 'heartbreak' over her son Prince George and why her 45th birthday will be the hardest.
By Selina Maycock Published
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Is your teenager always on social media? New study shows half of teens admit they’re addicted to it (but it’s also giving them these 7 life skills)
If your teenager cannot put down their phone, they're not the only ones, as a new study shows half of teens admit they're 'addicted' to social media
By Selina Maycock Published
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The filthy truth about soft play revealed after worker opens up on the grim findings (and it's not just the kids)
A soft play centre worker has lifted the lid on what it's REALLY like after the parents and kids have gone home
By Selina Maycock Published
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11 surprising facts about Kate Middleton, and #3 is something we could see Prince George, Charlotte and Louis attempt soon
As the Princess of Wales is set to mark her 42nd birthday, on 9th January 2024, we share some little-known facts
By Selina Maycock Last updated
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Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ‘normal’ parenting revealed as they’re spotted queuing for this iconic after-school activity, and it’s making their kids ‘popular’
The Prince and Princess of Wales were spotted taking part in this iconic activity at their kids' school
By Selina Maycock Published
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Where did Kate Middleton grow up? Everything we know about her childhood
The Princess of Wales' life before marrying into the Royal Family revealed...
By Selina Maycock Published
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You’ve been playing Monopoly wrong – board game expert reveals 10 commonly made-up rules (and #7 could be the difference between winning or going bankrupt)
Challenging these made-up Monopoly rules could help you win at the popular board game
By Selina Maycock Published
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How to get the most from your bank holidays in 2024 - secure 47 days off by using just 23 days of annual leave
These simple tricks will help working parents maximise their annual leave and get 47 days off for using just 23 days holiday
By Selina Maycock Published
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Baby formula recalled after a germ at risk of causing “sepsis or meningitis” in young children was found inside - more than 675,000 cans could be affected
Two types of baby formula are being recalled and it's thought more than 675,000 cans could be affected.
By Selina Maycock Published
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The Famous Five adaptation divides viewers over this major update - but do you love it or loathe it?
The BBC's adaptation of iconic The Famous Five novels has been met with some criticism from fans for this reason, but do you agree?
By Selina Maycock Published
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Even though the Archewell Foundation was named after him, here's the real reason Prince Harry and Megan won't let Archie near it
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be keeping their kids away from their work life for this reason...
By Selina Maycock Published
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When to take your Christmas tree down - the tradition explained
If you want to know when to take your Christmas tree down and if it's bad luck to take it down at the wrong time, we've delved into the tradition to find out the answer
By Ellie Hutchings Last updated
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Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester worries she's 'not doing enough as a mom' and reveals how motherhood hit her career (and her honesty might just strike a chord with you)
The actress is a mum of two with her husband Adam Brody and she shares her parenting fears with fans
By Selina Maycock Published
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Did Carol Middleton set up Kate and William? Everything we know about their 'chance' meeting
The Prince and Princess of Wales's relationship is portrayed in Season 6 of The Crown
By Selina Maycock Published
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Is there another ‘royal’ book on the way? - we share everything we know (and it could bring unheard details of Kate Middleton’s life into the spotlight)
Here's why unheard details of the Princess of Wales' life could soon be told...
By Selina Maycock Published
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The 5 times Princess Charlotte showed she's a royal star in the making with her memorable moments of 2023
The Wales' middle child stepped up to her duties and displayed style and sass
By Selina Maycock Published
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What's in store for the royals' family life in 2024 - from rifts and feeling remorse one couple is set to step away from the limelight (and it’s not Harry and Meghan)
Celebrity astrologer lifts the lid on the Royal Family's personal goals for 2024
By Selina Maycock Published
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took Archie and Lilibet on a secret pre-Christmas getaway with ‘immaculate sand’ and almost went unnoticed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex slipped away for a sun-soaked break with their children
By Selina Maycock Published
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Prince Louis' 7 most memorable moments of 2023
The young royal has had a fun and cheeky year as we look at his best bits
By Selina Maycock Published
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Cameron Diaz is trying to normalise couples sleeping in separate bedrooms - and one fan claims ‘it saved our marriage’
The actress has revealed her ideal sleep set-up
By Selina Maycock Published