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Why I wish I wasn't my parents' favourite child - being the golden girl comes with a lot of pressure
Clare O’Reilly knows all too well that being the golden child comes with a lot of pressure
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Back to School with Tu Clothing
Get set for the new term with School Uniform from Tu
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Why do people bully? Four reasons why bullies are made, according to the experts
Wondering what goes on in the minds of bullies? We take a look at their psychological profiles and ask the experts for their opinions.
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Are caffeine drinks ‘status symbols’ for our teens? We investigate the Monster generation
With sales of energy drinks seeing record highs, is it time we put a lid on teenagers indulging in this unhealthy habit?
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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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Yoto launches Harry Potter cards in response to huge demand - and they're available now
Kids can finally listen to their favourite Harry Potter stories, read by Stephen Fry, on their Yoto audio players
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4 friendship anxieties your teenager may have and what to do to help, by a psychotherapist
Anxiety about friends? It's normal. But it doesn't have to rule your teen's life. Help them build friendships that last.
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16 best sun creams for you and your family, tried and tested
We've tested the best sun creams out there, so you can protect yourself and your family from the rays this summer.
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15 kid's birthday cupcakes you can easily make yourself (#8 certainly has the 'wow' factor)
These birthday cupcakes for kids are tasty, easy to make, and perfect for sharing come party time...
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Parents with ADHD raising children with ADHD: An expert shares her tips
When ADHD is a shared experience, parenting takes on a new dimension. Discover how to navigate it successfully.
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Upgrade your kitchen skills and improve your nutrition
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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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"It's complicated, but banning smartphones for kids isn't the answer", claims one mum
EE is recommending no smartphones for kids under 11. But our writer asks, is it really that simple?
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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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As the Paralympics start we ask four experts how to talk to kids about disabilities
Five top expert-led tips to try when talking to your children about disability
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Confused by your child's Pokemon obsession? Here's how these cute creatures took over the world...
This month, the Pokémon World Championships are taking place
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Get ready for the Paralympic games – an explainer for kids by The Week Junior
Athletes with disabilities will compete in Paris this summer
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"I feel helpless when my teen has friendship issues" - one mum shares best advice she ever got (and it worked)
Mum of three, Alison Perry, has hit a whole new mum era and it’s brought up some surprising challenges
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Best places to buy school uniform: 8 shops that put quality, price and clever design details first
Discover our edit of the best places to buy school uniform from
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8 ways to help your teen with disappointing exam results, from an expert
I'm a teen expert, trust me when I say #3 is so important...
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Why Kirstie Allsopp’s decision to let her 15-year-old travel around Europe is the parenting flex we could all learn from
Why Kirstie Allsopp’s decision to let her 15-year-old travel solo is the parenting flex we could all learn from
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Top 5 ADHD personality traits in kids revealed by educational expert - how many do you recognise?
There are so many different symptoms and traits of ADHD, in this article, I focus on the main five.
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Bad breath in pregnancy? Common causes, and 10 dentist-approved tips to deal with it
Do you or someone you know always have bad breath? It affects 2.5 million of us on a daily basis - get top tips on how to get rid of bad breath and prevent it coming back here
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Parents of teens who have just taken their GCSEs urged to check child benefit status ahead of August deadline
With a child benefit deadline looming, some parents could see their payments reduced or stopped altogether - here's why
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3 most common back-to-school issues kids face and how to deal with them, according to psychologists
After the long school summer holidays, it's only normal for children to struggle with the back-to-school transition
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5 reasons why September is 'way better' than New Year, by a parent psychotherapist
Let's get those parenting resolutions made, right?
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University essentials checklist: a parent’s guide to must-have items and what's a total waste of money
The only university essentials list you'll need from a mum who's learned firsthand that less is more.
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Parents should hold off buying this back to school staple 'as close to their first day as possible', says retailer
With parents turning their attention to kitting their kids out for the new school year, research suggestions which items should be left until the last minute
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8 places teens can get freebies for GCSE results day
Whether it's a celebration or commiseration, these are all the places teens can get a free treat on exam results day
