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• It costs up to £12,400 per year to raise a child up to age 18

• Kirsty and her family spend an estimated £4,120 more per year to raise her disabled daughter, compared to other one-child households

• Kirsty and her family are on track to save £480 through Purpl Discounts this year

September 2025: As living costs soar for...

I’ve always been pretty relaxed about my children using devices. They both do a lot of sports clubs that keep them busy, and I love that they spend time each week with different groups of friends.

I think tech is here to stay, so my attitude has always been that I want my children to grow up knowing how to use it responsibly. But recently, I noticed things might have slipped a little...

For many parents who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby, welcoming another child brings both joy and anxiety. However, bedtime is often the moment when emotions such as fear and worry can feel at their peak.

To provide support and reassurance, trusted parenting brand Angelcare has partnered with The Lullaby Trust , the UK’s leading baby and sleep charity. The aim of...

It’s something many of us put off. Writing a will feels like one of those “later” tasks, something we’ll get around to once life feels calmer, or once the kids are older.

But the truth is, life rarely slows down, and making a will doesn’t need to be complicated or frightening. In fact, as parents, it’s one of the most caring and practical things you can do for your family.