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• YouGov poll, commissioned by NSPCC, also reveals 65% think there should be a change in the law in England to make it illegal for parents and carers to strike a child
• Survey comes on the day (March 21) equal protection from assault becomes a reality for children in Wales,16 months after the law was changed in Scotland
• NSPCC calls on the Government to follow
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The original bedside crib remains the UK’s bestselling option within the category and for good reason.

This month it’s all about catching 40 winks as the nation celebrates National Sleep Month, and Snüz is taking the time to honour its flagship product, the iconic SnüzPod Bedside Crib.

After 8 years, the SnüzPod, which is now in its 4th generation, remains the UK’s bestselling and...

Sleep expert unveils five things every parent needs to know when the clocks change From gradually changing bedtimes to naps, here’s how to keep your child well-rested Lack of sleep can have health implications for young children

A sleep psychologist is offering tips to parents who may be feeling nervous about the upcoming clocks changing on 27th March.

Young children need sleep as...

TUC poll: 1 in 3 parents with pre-school children spend more than a third of their pay on childcare

• New poll shows working parents spend a big chunk of their pay on childcare
• TUC says this is putting “huge pressure” on family budgets
• Union body calls for an urgent plan to get wages rising across the economy – and an immediate increase in the minimum wage to at
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Well everyone, today I got the award for being the World’s worst mum!

My youngest had her school trip today, off to the woods. I read the letter from school about it last week, so sent her off today with her welly boots, waterproof coat and a packed lunch box. We got to school in plenty of time (well, I mean we weren’t racing through the school gates with minutes to spare before registration...

Efteling to open ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired temporary fairytale for its 70th anniversary Efteling Wonderland will open 28 March until 3 October

For seventy years, Efteling, the fairytale theme park located in the south of Holland, has been a special World of Wonders where visitors are immersed in fairytales, stories and legends. For 2022 only, as part of its jubilee anniversary...

PARENTS WANT MORE CONTROL OVER ONLINE GAMING TIME

• Nearly half of parents worry children spend too much time on games
• But concerns over violent games, affect on sleep and stopping them seeing friends are less of a worry
• Family friendly online games and games that children can play with friends (like Monopoly, Cluedo and Game of Life 2) can help as can
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1 IN 5 UK PARENTS FEAR LIFE WILL BE HARDER FOR THEIR CHILDREN AS COST-OF-LIVING SOARS

• A quarter feel they don’t earn enough to save for their children’s future
• A third of parents don’t plan to contribute to their children’s higher education

New research* from online investment service Wealthify reveals a fifth (20%) of UK parents try to save for their children...

Mobile phones and TVs blamed for keeping kids awake at night Lack of sleep means significant classroom impact says ‘Bed Poverty’ charity Zarach

One in five children have difficulty getting to sleep at night and the main causes are mobile phones, video games, and TV, according to a survey.

The survey of 1,000 parents, carried out on behalf of Bensons for Beds , also showed that a lack...

As the weather warms, families can keep active and healthy together outside.

As a result, GolfSupport.com has put together advice for parents who want to encourage their children to play golf. It is after all a great exercise for kids, helping with spine and core muscles while also improving hand-eye coordination and of course the mental health benefits of sport are widely known....