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Health Expert Reveals Top Tips for Avoiding Travel Sickness

From long road trips in your used Ford to the work commute, travel sickness is a problem. With one in three people likely to experience motion sickness, knowing how to reduce its effects is necessary to enjoy your travels, especially among children.

Sam Sheehan, the motoring editor at cinch , the faff-free way to buy a car online, says: “Travel sickness isn’t fun. It can severely...

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What the experts WISH you knew about having a new baby

Having a new baby is one of the most exciting, nerve-racking, terrifying and momentous occasions in a person’s life. So much is about to change as you navigate the twists and turns of parenthood.

The Baby Show , with Lidl GB, which returns to Olympia London from 20th – 22nd October has called on its host of expert speakers to share their ULTIMATE top tips for new and expectant...

5 Vital Tips for Children Walking Home this Autumn

During the darker autumn and winter months, it’s important to consider how you can make your child safer if they’re walking home. According to the Office of National Statistics , 28% of all road accidents happen to those under 19 and peak time for pedestrians to be killed or seriously injured is 3-6pm, just when children are walking home from school.

So, this Autumn, here are 5 vital...

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Expert reveals how to spot your teen is lying through Blink Patterns

It is common for teenagers to sometimes lie to their parent or guardian to protect privacy, avoid responsibility, punishment, or protect others, but when the occasional lie becomes a regular occurrence, it can be difficult to believe them when they are telling the truth. While teaching your teen the value and importance of telling the truth, the eyes – more specifically blinking patterns may...

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Parenting Experts top tips for toilet training

AMANDA’S TOP POTTY TRAINING TIPS By Amanda Jenner, UK’s leading potty training expert.

1. Choose your timing wisely. It is best not to start potty training if there has been a change in circumstance for example your toddler is unwell, there is a new baby in the family, you have just moved into a new home, your toddler has started a new childcare setting, there are any family problems in the...

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How to prepare your children for natural disasters

When an emergency situation occurs, it can seem all-encompassing. It can take over the news, it can trend on social media, and it can be the topic of conversation everywhere you go. This can be difficult for people of any age to process, so for children, particularly young children, news of a natural disaster can be deeply distressing and even traumatic.

Sadly, we live in a world...

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New initiative launched to prompt conversations about pornography

Together for Childhood and partners have joined forces to launch a campaign to help young people understand the impact of pornography and its link with violence against women and girls.

This week (February 6th-12th) marks this year’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness week, which makes it the perfect time for the group and its partners to launch the initiative.

During the...

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5 ways to keep your kids safe when gaming

Over 69% of 8-11-year-olds and over 76% of 12-15-year-olds in the UK state they play online video games , therefore, the importance of parents knowing the risks of these games is crucial in keeping these children safe whilst still enjoying the online communities these games provide.

With this in mind, the experts at Proxyrack have revealed 5 tips for keeping your children safe whilst...

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GET CLUED UP ON ROAMING CHARGES TO AVOID HOLIDAY HELL THIS HALF TERM 

Families planning to jet off in the half-term break will want to make sure they’re not landed with a hefty roaming bill right before the festive season .

This year has seen the return of roaming fees across many mobile network operators. Travellers are urged to check their phone contract to make sure they won’t receive any unexpected charges for using their device overseas.

While...

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5 winter safety hazards for parents to watch out for

Winter is a great season for family time, from having fun in the snow to enjoying cosy nights in playing games and watching films. But just like in the summer months, there are also a number of hazards for parents to watch out for at this time of year. These hazards can occur both outside the home in the chilly weather, as well as inside from heat sources.

Fortunately with some...

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