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If you do this one thing, your kids will listen more and pushback less, claims parenting coach
Getting your kids to listen can feel like an impossible task sometimes, but this simple trick should help
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Last updated
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Want to find out about your kid's day? Ask them SOCK questions, suggests a teacher (#4 works a treat)
It can be frustrating when your child refuses to tell you all about their day at school when all you get is a thumbs up, but these question prompts should help
By Selina Maycock Last updated
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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.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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our children with words such as 'good boy' and 'good girl' come naturally to parents, research suggests this is outdated and needs to be reworded.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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.
By Lucy Wigley Published
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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.
By Lucy Wigley Published