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'I cancelled all my daughters' playdates this weekend. It was the last cruel blow for them.'

10 kid-friendly yoga poses and breathing techniques to help ease anxious young minds.

"Don't pass on your fear." 8 tips on what to tell your kids about coronavirus.

Last week, my 6yo learnt an important lesson: It's not always safe to "respect your elders."

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"It isn't easy on my own." Katie Price on homeschooling her son Harvey during COVID-19.

"It's harder and harder to get out of bed." Kate Langbroek on spending a month in lockdown.

5 super-fun indoor projects to do with your kids at home over Easter.

6 fun, brain-boosting activities to do if you've got kids under 5 at home.

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"How the ‘Momo Challenge’ saved my family."

"The 17-rule contract I made my teenage son sign before giving him a mobile phone."

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'I cancelled all my daughters' playdates this weekend. It was the last cruel blow for them.'

10 kid-friendly yoga poses and breathing techniques to help ease anxious young minds.

"Don't pass on your fear." 8 tips on what to tell your kids about coronavirus.

Last week, my 6yo learnt an important lesson: It's not always safe to "respect your elders."

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Last week, my 6yo learnt an important lesson: It's not always safe to "respect your elders."