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As hugs return to our lives, a leading national charity whose HQ is in Exeter is urging separated families across Devon to ensure the children get the chance to hug both their parents.

For over a year, separated families have adapted parenting arrangements as best they could. Restrictions meant many children didn’t see one of their parents for many months on end, and for some even...

NEW REPORT REVEALS MORE THAN HALF OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 4 EAT TWO OR LESS FRUIT AND VEG A DAY

· Despite it taking up to 15 times to like a new food, over half of parents have given up and are resorting to hiding vegetables to trick their children

· JLS pop star turned farmer, JB Gill is fronting new healthy eating campaign ‘Good for planet. Good for me.’ by...

PARENTS REVEAL HOW TECH HAS HELPED THEIR KIDS THROUGH LOCKDOWN - BUT ADMIT IT’S COME AT A PRICE, NEW REPORT REVEALS

• Internet Matters launches a new report - From Survive to Thrive: Supporting digital family life after lockdown - giving a unique view into how the family relationship with technology has changed through the ups and downs of lockdown
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• Over 4,700 referrals made from NSPCC helpline to external agencies in the South West last year – a 41% rise from 2019/2020
• Adult’s mental health and behaviour was the top concern, followed by neglect, emotional and physical abuse showing a worrying rise too
• The charity reveals plans for Childhood Day which will bring the nation together to celebrate play, raise
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I think it's hard sometimes for dads when the mum is so integral and such a big part of their children's lives, understandably so. The thing that makes mums so wonderful is the amount of time they spend with their children. They are everything to them. But on the flip side of that sometimes this leaves you as a dad, not feeling left out but perhaps feeling less valuable.

I wanted to...

Parenting Past 18: 1 in 10 believe adult children should never move out of family home

• 51% of Brits believe parents should financially support adult children
• 24 is age children should leave home, according to Brits
• Parents should stop paying their child’s rent when they’re between 25 and 30 years old
• 22% said parents should financially support
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Get ready for camping in 2021

If you’re riding high on the wave of enthusiasm for UK holidays then you may have already booked to go camping in 2021. Whether you’re a pro at pitching at tent or you’re first timers excited to get out in the fresh air, you need to be prepared for your first night under canvas.

Claire Hall is the award-winning blogger behind the family travel...

REVEALED: How many parents are not installing safety equipment to prevent accidents occurring

• 34% of parents have never installed bed/crib barriers, whilst 41% of parents have never installed cupboard safety locks
• 13% of parents state that their children have accidentally consumed detergent pods
• The most dangerous rooms in the homes revealed!
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Making your own number line with Duplo

I know that the sound of the duplo box being emptied out into the floor sends a shiver down my husbands spine each time he hears it, but I honestly think that the duplo bricks are the best toy that we have bought for our children. They can be used for so many activities, although I think they are best for letting children just be creative and...

KINDER OFFERS FREE ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO ENJOY WITH THEIR KIDS THIS LONG WEEKEND

• Activities include a virtual dance class and ‘story time’ with Diversity Star Jordan Banjo
• Exclusive drawing workshop with ‘ Draw with Rob’ , a Q&A with Dinosaur Expert, Dr Dean Lomax plus more
• Available as part of the Kinder Masters of Play Festival to help families
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