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Toilet Wisdom: Beware of These Dangerous Items That Should NEVER Go Down the Drain 

You should never be in a rush to flush, especially if what you’re trying to flush has no business being in a toilet in the first place.

Proper toilet usage and maintenance is crucial to the health of waterways and aquatic life; flushing unsuitable items can cost you a pretty penny in plumbing repairs, too. Toilet paper (and toilet paper only!) is all that you should flush.

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5 EXPERT TIPS TO RESTART YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL-TERM SLEEP ROUTINE

The flexibility and fun the holidays bring often means going to bed later and sleeping in, but how can parents feel back on track for the school run.

With schools usually starting around 8:30am, the holiday sleep routine of sleeping in until 9 or 10am is not going to work during term time.

Dr Lindsay Browning , psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert for And So To Bed shares...

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Ladybird Survey Reveals Parents View Quality Time and Bonding as Top Benefits of Reading 

In a recent survey commissioned by early years publisher Ladybird, more than 1,000 parents shared their thoughts about reading with their children, revealing that alongside many known developmental benefits, enjoying quality time together and nurturing the parent and child bond was one of the most important aspects for the participants.

The survey discovered that:
  • 81% of
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How simple mindfulness activities can help relieve children's back to school anxiety

The start of the school term can be an extremely daunting time for children; meeting new teachers and classmates, moving schools and classrooms, not to mention new learning pressures. Children’s mindfulness coach and Voxblock meditations series author, Christiane Kerr explains the benefits of mindfulness for children and gives some easy techniques to help your children cope with the start of...

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The Things You MUST Consider When Picking the Perfect Family Car

As a parent, there are lots of things to think about. What’s the healthiest diet for your growing little ones? Which local school will provide them with the best education?

Choosing the right car to ferry your children around is high on the list of priorities. In fact, 20% of car buyers cite a lifestyle change - such as having a family - as a reason to look for a new car.

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Parents in the South West Still Conform to Gender Stereotypes

  • Almost half of fathers in the region aren’t affectionate with their children
  • Fathers are less involved in daily responsibilities, on average
  • Mothers teach their children practical skills, such as cooking and riding a bike

New research reveals that the average family in the South West still conforms to many traditional gender stereotypes, despite...

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Experts reveal the amount of screen time children should be spending, amid summer holiday screen time fears! 

The experts at OutdoorToys have to put together a guide on the risks of excessive screen time and the recommended amount of time your children should be spending on electronic devices per day, according to their age.

The effects:

Excessive screen time is thought to negatively impact children's cognitive skills, especially as they get older.

Other risks associated with too...

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How horse riding can benefit children’s development

Have your kids been looking for a new sport or hobby? Katie Allen-Clarke from Horse & Country reveals how horse riding can not only benefit your child’s physical health but also aid their learning and development.

It’s important for everyone to have hobbies and sports that they’re passionate about, but even more so for children, as they are still developing their interpersonal skills and...

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Top tips for keeping school holiday energy bills down

SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER: HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH KIDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays.

Uswitch.com , the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down.

Ben Gallizzi,...

How Parents Can Speak To Their Employer About Summer Holiday Childcare

Here we are-at the dawn of the summer holidays already. A time that is dreaded by most parents and carers with school-age children when it comes to juggling work and family.

It can be difficult for other colleagues to comprehend this juggle, especially when they don’t have children or dependents.

However, there are many things that you as parents and carers can do to ensure...

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