Family

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Travel Light and Parent Smarter with Ickle Bubba's Must-Have Family Holiday Essentials

Family holidays are where memories are made, but travelling with young children can take a bit of planning. From a summer holiday abroad to a UK staycation or a weekend visiting family, there's a lot to think about when packing your travel essentials.

Whether it's navigating airports and long car journeys or keeping little ones comfortable, asleep and entertained away from home,...

people of a happy three generational family members getting ready to talk about family finances

The Money Talk Nobody Wants to Have (And Why More Families Are Having It Anyway)

Family conversations cover a lot of ground. Families will happily debate where to go on holiday, who's hosting Christmas this year, or whether Dad really needs another gadget for his birthday. But ask the same family to talk about who gets the house, what's in the will, or how savings should be split, and the room often goes quiet. It's one of the few topics that still feels off limits, even...

picture of Two happy children playing Swingball in a secure family garden with colourful flower beds and wooden fencing

The Parenting Lesson I Didn't Expect to Learn From Our Garden

When my children were younger, I always imagined we'd spend hours in the garden together. I pictured muddy knees, games of hide-and-seek, family picnics, and those long summer evenings where no one wanted to come inside.

The reality, though, looked a little different.

I spent most of my time reminding someone to be careful, asking them not to wander too far, or keeping one...

Divorce coach shares how to support your children through a divorce

Written by Monika Braglewicz, Breakup & Divorce coach

Divorce is one of the biggest transitions a family can experience.

As a divorce coach, I've worked with many parents who tell me the same thing: they're not only worried about how separation will affect them, they're worried about how it will affect their children.

The truth is that divorce can be difficult...

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What Is a Child Arrangement Order, and Do You Actually Need One?

Key Takeaways
  • A child arrangement order is a court order setting out where a child lives and how much time they spend with each parent.
  • There are two types: live-with orders and spend-time-with orders.
  • Not every separated family needs one. An informal agreement works well for many parents.
  • A formal order may become necessary if an agreement breaks down,
  • ...
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The New Social Media Ban for Under-16s: As a Mum of Tweens, I'm Not Sure It's That Simple

Last week my 11-year-old son casually dropped into conversation that he'd set up a WhatsApp Channel.

It wasn't a big announcement or some dramatic reveal. In fact, he seemed slightly confused by my reaction. Apparently some of his classmates had created their own channels, so he'd decided to have a go too.

My response was something along the lines of, "A WhatsApp what now...

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Don't Let Family Memories Get Lost on Your Phone: Simple Ways to Preserve Your Favourite Photos

How to prevent precious family memories from getting lost in digital archives

Most families now have thousands of photographs scattered across phones, laptops, cloud accounts and old hard drives. While smartphone photography has made it easier than ever to capture family moments , it also means that treasured memories can vanish into forgotten folders, never to be taken out and enjoyed again...

picture of a happy family on a sunny beach surrounded by summer essentials

Summer Essentials for Families: The Products That Make Days Out with Kids Easier

Getting Ready for Summer with Little Ones

Summer can be one of the most exciting times of year for families.

From beach trips and paddling pools to family holidays and days spent exploring outdoors, there are so many opportunities to create special memories together. Of course, parents know that successful summer adventures often come down to being prepared.

A forgotten sun...

picture of a family playing a board game to have screen free fun

Why Board Games Are the Secret to Stronger Family Bonds in 2026

Screen time is higher than ever, and many families struggle to find quality time together amid busy schedules and constant digital distractions. Despite this, board games are becoming increasingly popular among families looking for meaningful ways to reconnect at home. More parents in 2026 are choosing tabletop games as a simple way to encourage real interaction away from screens.

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