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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The 'biggest tip' for avoiding family fallouts at Christmas, according to relationship expert Anna Williamson, but it's easier said than done
Anna Williamson shares the only thing that will stop arguments at Christmas
By Selina Maycock Published
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Autism at Christmas: 6 steps to prepare your neurodivergent child for the festive season and we think #4 could help every child avoid a meltdown
The change in routine, big events and large crowds can make it a particularly stressful time
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Quick! There's still time to get hold of the hottest Christmas toys before the big day (thanks, Amazon Prime)
The online retailer has announced its favourite toy buys - and there's still time to get your hands on them
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The strict royal rule that means King Charles can confiscate his grandchildren’s toys
Sometimes royal protocol feels a little bit mean...
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Prince George, Charlotte and Louis get to open their Christmas presents BEFORE their cousins due to special royal privilege
The Wales children get to open their Christmas presents earlier than their cousins for this special royal reason
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Body language expert reveals the hidden meaning behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s child-free Christmas card, and it might just inspire you
Body language expert unpicks the Sussex's child-free Christmas card
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Here's why a Railcard is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving, no really - from 16 to 60-year-olds, there's a card for everyone
If you know someone who loves a family day out then a Railcard could make the perfect gift - here's why.
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Aldi has the cheapest Christmas turkey 2023 - and it's selling fast
The budget supermarket chain is helping customers feed the family for less this Christmas.
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Fun ways to give your kids their Christmas presents
Forget popping them under the tree!
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When is the best time to do Christmas food shopping?
Experts reveal when to start stocking your fridge for the festive season
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Kate Middleton shares a previously unseen family snap of her as a child at Christmas and fans are obsessed with this unexpected detail
The Princess of Wales' treasured family snap has got fans talking
By Selina Maycock Published
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Why do we say 'white rabbits' on the 1st of the month?
'White rabbits' is said on 1st day of a new month, we find out why
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How many reindeer does Santa have? And, did you hear about the reindeer who almost made the lineup - it made us laugh out loud
As Christmas draws nearer, people are wondering how many reindeer does Santa have and what are each of their names?
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New Year’s Day superstitions: What are they and where did they originate?
There are so many New Year’s Day superstitions but where did they come from and is there any weight to them?
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When does the 12 days of Christmas start and what are the gifts?
When does the 12 days of Christmas start? Plus, what are the gifts in the song and if you were to buy them, how much would they cost?
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Why is it called Boxing Day and what are the origins of the celebration?
Ever wondered why Boxing Day called Boxing Day? We've delved into the history of the tradition and where the name comes from
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9 tips for a more sustainable family Christmas - #5 is easy and would make a huge difference
We've looked at the facts and fugures, consulted the experts and sourced sustainable Christmas trees, gifts and other ideas for a more eco-friendly season.
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'Meg says 'No, Archie, no — do not spray Gan-Gan! I grabbed a dustpan and swept up the pieces, all the while thinking: This is weird' Prince Harry recalls bizarre royal Christmas mishap
The Sussexes had an unlikely royal family mishap at Christmas
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Why do we have Christmas trees? Plus, the origins behind other Christmas traditions
Find out why do we have Christmas trees, why we decorate them with baubles and the meanings behind other Christmas traditions
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A breakthrough into the underlying causes of morning sickness raises hopes of a possible cure, much to the delight of hyperemesis sufferers
Here's everything we know so far about the morning sickness breakthrough
By Selina Maycock Published
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Sienna Miller says she’s sick of feeling the need to ‘make a joke’ about being a middle-aged mum
The actress has opened up about being pregnant in her 40s
By Selina Maycock Published
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Meghan Markle put her parenting skills into action with selfless gesture that helped a mum and her newborn baby
The Duchess of Sussex went the extra mile to help a newborn baby during official engagement
By Selina Maycock Published
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Men manage just four out of 23 tasks during Christmas, we bet you can't guess them all (hint: one involves the main event)
By Selina Maycock Published
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UK’s best Christmas Pantomimes 2023 to watch this festive season
Can you spot the celebrities?
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