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Why Skill-Based Gifts Are the Christmas Trend That Actually Lasts

Discover why skill-based Christmas gifts are becoming more popular than traditional presents. With rising festive waste and unwanted toys, FindTutors encourages giving experiences that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and emotional wellbeing for children and adults alike.

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Top tips for healthy living this winter

By Madeleine Gauffin, Psychologist at Livi, and Dr Annette Alaeus, Medical doctor and infectious disease specialist at Livi

As prices continue to surge for food, energy and fuel this winter, the cost of living crisis can affect not just our wallets, but our health too.

A YouGov poll commissioned by the Royal College of Physicians found that 55% of Britons have felt that their health...

Charity urges government to ‘do more’ to help children benefit from mediation

NFM says child-inclusive mediation remains ‘out of reach’ for many

The charity National Family Mediation (NFM) has called on the government to ‘do more’ to support child-inclusive mediation in a bid to tackle the issues that arise when children are exposed to conflict within their family.

The call to action falls on this year’s Youth Mental Health Day , and follows the...

Countdown tops the list of the UK's favourite family game show

These are the UK's favourite game shows, does your favourite make the list?

Countdown is the most popular UK game show with 996,000 annual searches
The Chase comes in second place, with 840,000 searches per year

The UK’s most popular game show gets almost one million searches each year, new research has revealed.

The study, commissioned by gaming...

Does my teenager have a gaming addiction?

Does my teenager have a gaming addiction? Cyber security expert reveals the warning signs

Unhealthy gaming habits are becoming more prevalent in our children to the extent that the World Health Organization has classed gaming addiction as a disorder. While playing games can be educational and improve hand-eye coordination, excessive gaming, or I nternet Gaming Disorder (IGD) can severely...

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How to talk to children about the death of The Queen

Childhood bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish send their sincere condolences to The Royal family at this extremely sad time and share ways you can talk to children about the death of Queen Elizabeth.  

 A much-loved and highly respected public figure, Queen Elizabeth dedicated her life to public service and helping others, earning the affection of generations here in the United...

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Cost of living sees 1 in 5 parents returning to work sooner than planned

The rising cost of living sees parents seeking new jobs as the school term starts New research from Breakroom, the people-powered job platform, has revealed that 31% of parents are planning to look for a new job as the school term starts.

67% of parents are looking to change jobs to secure better pay.

21% of parents have changed their plans and are returning to work sooner to help...

How to Still Connect With Your Child Once They’ve Left for University

Your children moving to university marks the end of an era and the beginning of their independence. While your kids might be ready to go, you might be feeling a bit nervous about them taking on the world by themselves.

These feelings are understandable. One minute you’re ironing their school uniform, the next they’re adults, with a suitcase full of clothes moving onto a new stage of...

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TRP’s Young Company to host workshops as part of their Autumn Term

From September, Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Young Company will be starting their amazing Autumn Term workshops that will continue through until December.

Running on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday for ages 5 – 25, there are plenty of exciting courses to get booked on to that will be on from 19 September until 04 December (excluding half term: w/c 24 October).

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LIDL’S BABY EVENT IS BACK - JUST IN TIME FOR THE BUSIEST BIRTH DATE OF THE YEAR

Lidl’s popular baby and toddler event returns to stores this week - just in time for the busiest birth date of the year on 26th September*
Bringing back essentials from its award-winning Lupilu range, including the must-have Lupilu Play Mat for just £19.99, Lidl’s got purse-friendly parenting covered
The full range lands in stores nationwide on Thursday 8th

Eight alternative baby shower ideas that are actually helpful

If you’re planning a baby shower and finding the process a little overwhelming you are not alone! In the UK over 8700 people search for ‘baby shower ideas’ each month.

If you’re planning a baby shower for a practical parent, someone looking for more of a low-key sprinkle or you’re just looking for something a little different to the traditional celebration then read on.

Jess...