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Is swearing in front of children ever ok as Gordon Ramsay promises he never curses at home?
As the famously foul-mouthed Gordon Ramsay promises he doesn't swear around his children, experts explain the impact of using curse words around kids.
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Co-sleeping benefits and drawbacks as Josie Gibson shares bed with 5-year-old son
As Josie Gibson reveals she still sleeps in the same bed as her five-year-old son, an expert lays out the pros and cons of co-sleeping.
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How to know if your child is ready for a mobile phone as research reveals it is one of parents’ biggest stresses
New research has revealed over half of parents worry about the implications of their children having a mobile phone.
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Can you leave children home alone during the school holidays?
The NSPCC has some advice about leaving children home alone in the summer holidays.
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Al Pacino welcomes fourth child at 83: Which other celeb dads had kids later in life?
Some celebrity fathers are rocking up late to the parenting party.
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Dry drowning and secondary drowning: Symptoms and how they compare
Everything parents need to know about dry and secondary drowning as the kids head in the water this summer.
Yahoo Life UKHow to spot anxiety in your child – and how to help them
Learn more about how anxiety can manifest in your child and what you can do to help them.
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How to freeze your eggs (and sperm) as 60% of under-35s are delaying having children
But while this is a great option, many can't afford it. Here's what we know about the egg freezing process and how much it is.
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Exactly how much sugar is in a Creme Egg?
Warning: this may change your Easter breakfast plans.
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What is TikTok’s #CandleStudy trend and why are education experts warning against it?
While the trend encourages students to study for longer, sometimes 'it's possible to have too much of a good thing'. Here's why.
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What to do if your child has a panic attack, as Rod Stewart discusses son’s health scare
Here are the symptoms to look out for, what causes them in children, and how to help.
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Kate Hudson opens up about co-parenting with three different fathers: 'We're killing it'
The actor has discussed blended family life and co-parenting with her children's dads.
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Should fairy tales be cancelled? Mum believes they create 'depression and anxiety'
Bushra Shaikh, a mum of three, revealed she believes fairy tales can negatively influence children during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.
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How much sleep you need at different ages, from childhood to the later years
While everyone is different, a general expert-approved guide on how much shut eye you need over the years.
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Eating disorder manifesto and toolkit for schools launched to tackle surge in cases
This follows a four-fold increase in young people being hospitalised with eating disorders and triple still waiting for treatment.
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Number of children seeking allergy treatment soars: How to spot one in your child
More and more children are needing medical attention for allergies. Here's how to spot the symptoms and where to get help.
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Peppa Pig's power grab - how TV's perfect porkies conquered the world
The PM isn't the only fan of the popular TV show.
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Government issues guidance for parents on how to buy toys safely this Christmas
From choking hazards to reading the instructions carefully, the guidance is intended to prevent present pitfalls this Christmas.
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'My son eats hair, carpet and nappies': The rare condition affecting little William
Pica is a feeding disorder in which someone eats non-food substances that have no nutritional value.
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Parents are happiest with this number of children, new research reveals
Turns out Brits are pretty decisive about the optimum family size.
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Primary schools introduce 9-5 workday so pupils can 'catch up' post-lockdown
Two schools in east London have decided to add an extra half an hour at the beginning and end of each school day.
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Nature makes children happier: How to encourage kids to spend time outside
Creating a wildlife haven is a fun way to get children interested in the great outdoors.
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Parents' warning: Schoolgirl almost needed leg amputated after thorn scratch
Annabelle Newman is still in hospital after the wound became infected.
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Doctors said she would never walk. This brave toddler proved them wrong
Eloise Simpson was diagnosed with spina bifida while still in the womb.
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As one much loved author dies, here's the perfect picture books that every child should read
'The very hungry caterpillar' has enduring appeal for both parents and children.
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Home again: Why 'boomerang' households are the new normal
New research has suggested four in 10 25-34 year olds have moved back in with their parents at least once after leaving home.