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Stop Scrolling, Start Painting: Why Analog Hobbies Are The Ultimate Daily Reset

Can paint by numbers really reduce stress and screen time? Discover how analog hobbies reset the brain, reshape focus and create calm in a hyperconnected world. Learn practical tips for building a daily creative habit that actually restores you.

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Five top tips for if your child stares at someone different

Children are naturally curious. This is a fact of life. While this thirst for knowledge is an incredible thing, it can occasionally lead to some embarrassing moments for parents.

When a child sees someone who looks different to them and the people they know, they might stare or ask questions. For people with a visible difference, which is a mark, scar or condition on the face or body,...

As more people return to work, here are five ways to ensure an easy transition

FDM Group , whose mission is to bring people and technology together, provides practical advice on how to transition smoothly back to the workforce.

Many individuals are seeking to re-enter the workforce - from retired personnel, parents who left the workforce to bring up children, and former workers who...

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Score a Hat-trick with Smart Toys & Games

With the World Cup just around the corner, why not get into the football spirit with games for the whole family.

Smart Toys & Games have got something for everyone, from old school classics to educational brain busters… you are guaranteed a hat-trick with these!

Go Genius Football |RRP: £19.99 | Stockist : Smart Games and Toys | 7y +

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Get your home winter ready with these home décor ideas

Interiors experts reveal the small additions you can add to your home for Christmas... whilst also saving money on your energy bill

Home decor can affect your mood and prevent the winter blues
Well-being levels across England have improved since the pandemic

Your home can set the tone for your day, so it is important to make your home feel cosy, especially...

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Too Much Screen Time - Why Reading Before Bed Is Important For Young Children

- Children’s sleep expert weighs in on the importance of reading before bed - Parents are spending almost 4 hours a week on their children’s bedtime routines - 43 per cent of children spend time on an electronic device as part of their bedtime routine

To celebrate International Nursery Rhyme Week, new research has shed light on the state of British children’s sleep.

A study of 2,000...

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84% of parents turning to alternative pocket money ‘payments’

POCKET CHANGE: SAY GOODBYE TO CASH AS CHILDREN ASK FOR EXTRA SCREEN TIME, SWEET TREATS, AND IN-GAME PURCHASES IN NEW POCKET MONEY TREND

The great rewards swap: 84% of British parents are turning to different types of pocket money to reward their children
Modern kids, modern rewards: While 1 in 5 mums and dads still favour pocket money (23%), extra screen-time (18%) and in-

Luna revealed as the most popular baby name related to planets and space

Wicked Uncle has researched the most popular baby names related to science between the years 1996-2020. They looked into several categories, including planets/space, geology, and chemistry - the results will surprise you!

They also examined the most popular baby names related to iconic female figures in the science industry including Rosalind Franklin and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson...

No Fuss No Mess: 3 Ingredient Recipes You Need to Try

Cooking is a fantastic way to bond with your children as well as develop their knowledge and skills beyond the kitchen. Not only can they gain vital insight into nutrition and food safety, but they can also progress with their science, maths, literacy, and fine motor skills .

Sometimes it can get quite chaotic in the kitchen! If the dish you’re cooking is complex, you must work with...

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10 Stocking filler ideas for boys under 5

1. PAW Patrol, Marshall’s Fire Engine Vehicle with Collectible Figure - £8.00

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2. Hot Wheels Color Reveal 1:64 Scale Vehicles with Surprise Reveal & Repeat Color-Change - £7.99

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3. Top Trump Cards – Around £5 depending on the pack

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4. Push Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy Spiderman - £3.99

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BABY LOSS CHARITY RETURNING TO PLYMOUTH TO HONOUR LOST BABIES

“WE WANT TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IS RECOGNISED, HOWEVER FLEETING THEIR EXISTENCE” LEADING BABY LOSS CHARITY RETURNING TO PLYMOUTH TO HONOUR LOST BABIES

A service of remembrance for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy is to be held on Saturday the 19th November at 11.00am at St Andrew’s Minster,...