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The School Library Association (SLA) has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Information Book Award (IBA), celebrating inspiring UK-published information books for young people, up to age 16. Children across the country can now read the shortlisted titles and cast...

Brighton-based, BAFTA-winning animation studio The Tin Bear Project have partnered with The Food Foundation to launch a powerful campaign film narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and four young people from across the UK with lived experience of food insecurity. The...

More than a third choose peace as their word of the year AI is voted runner-up for second year in a row highlighting its ubiquitousness in daily life Six-seven is overwhelmingly voted slang word of the year as children reveal...

It started with a simple message in my inbox. A friend of mine forwarded me a screenshot of her group chat where three different women were raving about the health supplements. One of the best products they are talking about...

Forestry England invites families to step into a magical forest adventure with the brand-new Room on the Broom Trail, launching January 2026. Bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much loved story to life, this enchanting trail offers a spellbinding experience...

Despite dietary guidelines, around 80% of UK children eat less than the recommended number of vegetables, with one-third consuming less than one portion a day. At the same time, nearly half of toddlers’ daily calories now come from ultra-processed foods,...

Parenting in 2026 isn’t easy. Sometimes, parenting can feel impossible. One minute, your child is happy and content, the next they’re not, and before you know it, they’re locked behind a bedroom door communicating only in emojis and the occasional...

🎆 McDonald’s UK&I is introducing the brand-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Hello Kitty® and Friends Happy Meal®, arriving just in time for families to celebrate the magical New Year countdown together! ✨ Enjoy 12 exclusive mash-up characters – Hello...

Mobility influences how safely elderly family members navigate their homes, participate in daily routines, and stay connected to the people around them. When movement becomes difficult, even simple activities can start to feel limiting for everyone involved. This article examines...

The New Year always brings a wardrobe refresh and we have the perfect new in pieces that will leave you feeling comfortable and cosy during the current cold nights. With temperatures suddenly dropping over the last few days, we have...

Australian brand b.box, a leading innovator in the kids feeding industry, is proud to present its essential products for keeping kids active this winter. Recently the UK Government announced its ‘Let’s Move!’ campaign, supported by Sport England, to ensure kids...

Retirement marks a major life milestone. For many, it brings the freedom to relax and spend more time with family. Others look forward to it as an opportunity to finally pursue personal goals. Yet this transition also brings financial adjustments...

Technology has already become part of everyday life, but many parents lack a plan for how it will work for their families. Smartphones, tablets, and computers are everywhere. The question isn’t whether children will encounter technology and face difficulties, it...

Vamoosh, the clever cleaning brand revolutionising laundry for pet-loving, busy households, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the Vamoosh Black Washing Machine Dye, a no-fuss solution for giving tired, faded clothes a bold, like-new finish. Over time, black...

In a world first, SimpleStudy, the study app transforming exam preparation, is launching the world’s first fully synchronised national mock exam experience across the UK and Ireland. Over the Christmas school holidays, potentially millions of GCSE and A-Level students who...

Analysis of 1,898 menu items exposes the myth that expensive equals healthier KFC has emerged as the UK’s most nutritionally balanced fast food chain in a comprehensive analysis conducted by Branding by Garden, scoring 81.11 out of 100 across nine...

Looking to take the kids out for a meal this festive break? VoucherCodes.co.uk has found some of the best deals for cheap eats in the school holidays, with 22 kids eat free or for £1 deals. Across the country, there...

– Customers will receive a free kids meal and drink with the purchase of any adult meal costing over £5 – – The Kids Eat Free offer is available nationwide in all Cafés every day of the year – –...

Two-thirds (66%) of couples say differing money communication styles cause stress, delaying major life goals like home ownership and having children Money is still a taboo topic in the UK; Brits are three times more likely to get the ick...

myFirst is proud to unveil its newest device, the Fone M1 — a first-smartwatch designed specifically for children aged 4 to 12. Combining intuitive design, essential communication tools and robust safety features, Fone M1 brings parents and kids closer together...

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