Family News

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Free school meals to be expanded to all families on Universal Credit from 2026

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Planning an early summer holiday? Experts warn the end of term "safe zone" isn’t fine-free

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Kids can cause £15k in home damage before they turn 18, new research finds — but there are ways to prevent it

Why 76% of school kids are holding in their poo – and what it could mean for their health

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New study finds 77% of teens admit to using AI to do their homework

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Teens with anxiety and depression use social media differently, study finds

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Blue Cross launches Paws to Draw art competition – with ex-footballer David James as celebrity judge

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Mind the maternity pay gap! Which job sectors are letting new mums down?

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Exam stress sees peak in calls to Childline, new figures reveal

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School uniform changes could save parents £50 per child

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Where kids can eat free or for £1 this Easter bank holiday

Universal theme park coming to Bedford – here’s what families can expect

Baby Care and Safety

UK “lags behind” in car seat safety – campaigners call for urgent change

Roblox introduces new parental tools to help families manage kids' gaming

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Gingerbread to close its helpline after 22 years supporting single parents

As safety concerns grow, Roblox CEO says: ‘Trust parents to decide'

Where kids can eat free or for £1 this February half term

Childcare costs in the UK: how they compare globally and what help is available

The trends and surprising stories behind UK children’s name changes revealed

Safer Internet Day 2025: Why online safety is more crucial than ever

School holiday fines hit record high – but are they fair for all families?

Nintendo announce the Switch 2 to level up family gaming

The real price of parenthood revealed: £212,961 to raise a child in the UK

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When to see Santa's sleigh flying over your house this Christmas 2024

Experts issue safety warning to parents gifting mobile phones this Christmas

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UK could run out of childminders by 2033, experts warn

UK’s shared parental leave branded ‘broken and elitist’ as top earners benefit most

Is Wicked suitable for kids? Family review of the movie and theatre show

School breakfast clubs delayed until 2026 as concerns over readiness grow

40% of working parents are ‘pulling sickies’ to care for poorly children, new study finds