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Is the Easter Egg Hunt Losing Its Magic? New Study Reveals 57% of Hiders Use the Same Spots Every Year

Is the Easter egg hunt losing its magic? New UK research reveals predictable hiding habits may be to blame. Discover clever tips from magician Pete Firman to make your family Easter egg hunt more exciting.

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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.

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SCHOOLCHILDREN MISS OUT ON ALMOST TWO FULL DAYS OF SLEEP OVER SUMMER

SLEEP EXPERT REVEALS FIVE TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR CHILDREN BACK INTO A HEALTHY SLEEP ROUTINE AS THEY GO BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Youngsters get an hour’s more sleep per night during term time compared to over the summer holidays
It takes parents nine days on average to get their child back into their sleep routine at the start of the academic year
Kids wake up an

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Top 5 TikTok Accounts for School Lunch Box Inspiration

If making your child’s school lunch boxes gives you a little anxiety, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know exactly what to pack to keep them happy and fuelled for the second half of their school day. In addition, there’s the added worry of if you’re offering enough healthy and nutritious options.

A recent study suggests that fewer than two in 100 primary school children are...

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How to get your child to stick to a bedtime routine

As summer holidays are nearing an end, parents are being provided with useful tips to help get the kids back into a bedtime routine before term time begins. The fitted bedroom experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have explored easy-to-follow ways to get the children to get back into a reasonable sleeping pattern. With schools closed and the evenings getting brighter, sleeping routines are all...