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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 for...

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Superheroes return! Dog Squad is back for series two

Everyone’s favourite super-doggy heroes are back for more exciting dog missions in series two of Dog Squad.

The super-skilled, big hearted team of working dogs return and use their super-doggy powers to complete daily missions for their owners in this hybrid live action and animation that is coming back to CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

Pre-schoolers and their families have already got to...

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Avoid Christmas Overwhelm

The holiday season can be a magical time for children, but it can also bring a sense of Christmas overwhelm with all the excitement, activities, and expectations. As parents, it's essential to ensure that our children have a joyful and stress-free Christmas experience. Here are five ways to help your child avoid Christmas overwhelm:

1. Create a Calm Routine :

Establish a calm and...

Creative Bedroom Sharing Tips for Siblings - Fostering Harmony and Fun in Shared Space

Sharing a bedroom with a sibling can be an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities for bonding and creating cherished memories. While it may seem like a challenge at times, with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of compromise, you can transform your shared space into a haven of harmony and fun.

Here are some creative tips to make your shared bedroom a place where...

ANDY AND THE BAND RETURNS FOR A THIRD SERIES OF COMEDY CAPERS

ANDY AND THE BAND RETURNS FOR A THIRD SERIES OF COMEDY CAPERS WITH A NEW MANAGER, A MISSION TO SAVE PLANET ROCK AND A GALAXY OF GUEST STARS

Sir Brian May, Kimberly Wyatt, Ella Toone, Nina Wadia and Rustie Lee Rock Up to Join the Fun while Dave Grohl’s “arch nemesis” Nandi Bushell stars in her first acting role

The hugely popular, music-driven comedy featuring Andy ( Andy Day ) and...

Halloween horrors to avoid!

Halloween is meant to be all about scares, but there are some horrors that you’ll want to avoid. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has some top tips for enjoying the festivities safely:

reduce the risk of fire by using battery powered tea lights in pumpkins, rather than candles
fancy dress costumes are often highly flammable so it's important to stay away

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Expert answers TikTok's most-asked parenting questions

Parenting expert answers TikTok’s most-asked questions about raising children – including why you shouldn’t feel guilty for being busy

Parenting expert, Pamela Li, has answered the most commonly-asked questions on TikTok, to help separate fact from fiction
This follows a new analysis that has revealed which queries and concerns appear most often under #parentingquestions

PARENTING EXPERT GIVES HER TOP TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING THIS HALLOWEEN

Parenting Expert Holly Zoccolan, Founder of The Carol App provides her top tips for trick or treating - what to consider and how to know if your kids are ready?

There are definitely things to consider before allowing your child to trick or treat without an adult. These include;

Age

One of the first considerations is age. Many experts recommend that children under the age of...

First half term co-parenting after separation? 6 tips to help get you through

Single parents will be bracing themselves for the October half term this year, as the Coram Holiday Childcare Survey 2023 found that just 24% of local authorities in England have enough holiday childcare for parents working full time. This comes after a survey from UNICEF found that over half of all parents (66%) with young children under 5 in Britain are struggling financially.

With...

5 Tips for returning to work post maternity leave

Leadership expert and founder of The Successful Leaders' Collective Rebecca Ann shares her top tips for women looking to get their careers back on track after maternity leave.

Returning to work after maternity leave is a significant transition for women. As a leadership and careers expert, here are my top 5 tips to help make the process smoother and more manageable:

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Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs for your little pumpkins

Autumn is here and with October school holidays just around the corner, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a treat this Halloween by opening a Tax-Free Childcare account.

Parents can use Tax-Free Childcare to help with childcare costs for school holiday clubs, breakfast or after school clubs, childminders or nurseries. It provides...