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Four in ten parents breaking the law on child seats and putting children in ‘deadly peril’

Four in ten parents admit to breaking the law by not always using child seats for children who legally require them
Nearly a quarter of parents with infants under 15 months are breaking the law by not having children rear-facing - risking serious injury in the event of a crash
The cost of living crisis could be contributing - most parents say they are ‘trying to make seats

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Car Expert Reveals Parent-Perfect Tips to Safely Install Your Child Car Seat

Setting off on a road trip with your partner and little ones can make the experience all the more special. When you have kids on board, however, it’s more important than ever to take some crucial safety precautions to ensure no unwanted accidents occur along the way.

Driving with an unsuitable, incorrectly fitted or no child car seat at all can put the well-being of your young...

8 therapist backed tips to keep your financial resolutions on track all year round

January presents the perfect time to make any money resolutions for the year ahead - it symbolises fresh starts, new beginnings…and as many of us are aware: it’s the longest month until payday!

But if you’re tired of setting yourself the same seemingly impossible task of getting your finances in gear, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) members share thoughts on why...

Snapchat Expand their In-App Parental Tools

At Snap, we’re committed to giving parents additional tools and resources to help them support their teens’ safe use of Snapchat.

In 2022, we launched Family Center, our set of parental tools that allows parents to see who teens are talking to on Snapchat, confidentially report any concerns, and set content controls – all of which can help prompt important conversations about safety...

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How To Talk To Your Parents About Your Uni Choices

Choosing to move away to university and picking a subject to study is an exciting and scary time. And with the UCAS deadline coming up, it’s time to have the crucial conversation with your parents, family or guardians about what you’ve decided to do.

This isn’t always the easiest conversation to navigate, and your parents or guardians may express concerns or negative opinions about...

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Thinking of a Mummy Makeover? Here are some easy ways to make a start

The New Year always makes us re-evaluate who we are, areas of our lives we are happy with and things we would like to improve. After having children it is really common for parents to feel like they lose themselves a bit (or even a lot!).

Now all your time is focused on little people, doing things for yourself can often be the last thing on the list. Before we know it our children...

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Mog Comes to Channel 4 for Christmas

Everyone’s Favourite Family Cat, Mog, Comes to Channel 4 for Christmas 2023

In ‘ Mog’s Christmas ’, Mr and Mrs Thomas and their children Debbie and Nicky are busy making preparations for Christmas. With two Aunts and a jolly Uncle also staying in the house, Mog is feeling ignored and confused. Looking for peace and quiet, Mog steps outside to enjoy the winter sun. This however, is soon...

First Christmas co-parenting after separation? Family law expert reveals 4 tips to help you through

Jennifer Moore, family law expert at Rayden Solicitors shares her top tips to help parents navigate the challenges of co-parenting over Christmas

Christmas is often a special and magical time of year; especially for children. Most people wish to spend the festive period with family and friends, however, it can be a difficult time for separated parents and their children if...

There's free Christmas presents in your area - here's how to find them

Nextdoor is encouraging families to take part in the UK’s biggest Toy Adoption Service where people can gift or adopt pre-loved toys to help combat Christmas costs
The neighbourhood network’s For Sale & Free section has over 6,000 toys and bikes listed, waiting to go to good homes across the country
Almost half of parents in cities London (48%) and Birmingham (

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RoSPA’s top tips to stay safe this festive season

RoSPA : with overall hospital admissions up across the board it’s more important than ever to prevent accidents and both reduce pressure on the NHS and ensure people’s Christmas isn’t ruined by spending hours in overcrowded A&Es.
RoSPA: Have fun and enjoy the festive period safely

Enjoy the festive season but make it a safe one too, that’s the message from...

Santa's Little Sleepers: 5 tips to help your child sleep this Christmas

Christmas is an exciting time for everyone, but especially for younger children and changes to routines and the anticipation of Christmas day can make getting a good night's sleep difficult. With that in mind, the experts at Sleepseeker have compiled a list of tips to help ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep and is properly rested for all of their favourite Christmas activities...