Crocs™ is arriving to McDonald’s Happy Meal® just in time for the summer holidays! Available from Tuesday, 4th August, McDonald’s Happy Meal® will come with a unique drop of Crocs™ clip keyrings or Rob Biddulph’s ‘Gigantic’ book. 12 Crocs Classic...
Following last season’s succesful launch of the Polka Dot Collection, BIBS turns up the volume on the fan-favorite print. Continuing to tap into the global influence of polka dots across fashion and design, the collection expands into a broader print...
Handing the car keys to your teenager for the first time sparks a unique mix of pride and sheer terror. Suddenly, every trip to the shops can feel like a high-stakes mission. Modern technology offers a way to ease that...
Figures show that 94% of parents feel overwhelmed when trying to access SEND support; a free handbook curated by the family support app Sylva brings together the views and experiences of clinicians, SENCOs and parents to fill the gap. If...
National year of reading ANNOUNCES Roald Dahl’s Matilda as an AMBASSADOR to GO ALL IN with a summer of stories campaign The National Year of Reading is joining forces with Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the ultimate super-reader, announcing her as an...
· Premier League legend and former England international, Joleon Lescott, welcomed the first intake of budding footballers to Kellogg’s Football Camps, surprising children with a football-style ‘signing ceremony’ inspired by the professional game. · The event follows an exciting summer...
New customisable backpacks, trend-led prints and matching accessories join the latest Hype Kids Back to School collection. School uniforms may all look the same, but backpacks have become one of the biggest ways children can showcase their personality. From favourite...
This season, Matalan is putting confidence front and centre with the launch of Big Them Up, its new Back to School campaign designed to celebrate the assurance that comes from feeling prepared and ready to take on the new school...
Somebody has to click the button. When a family books a group holiday in a large house together, one person puts their name and card details on a contract for the full amount, and everyone else pays them back. That...
Family disagreements often begin with the hope that everyone can reach a practical solution without involving the courts. In reality, strong emotions, changing circumstances and concerns about the future can make it much harder than expected. Whether you are separating...
The sun is out and forecasters are predicting more heatwaves, so it makes sense to be protected from the head down. Uncovered heads during peak UV hours exposes delicate areas – scalp, face, ears and neck to ultraviolet radiation –...
New for Summer 2026 from world renowned and 9th generation family-owned footwear specialists – Grubs – the Waterline Shoe The Waterline is ideal for summer adventures, waterproof with a hardwearing yet comfortable rubber outsole perfect for splashing through rivers and...
As temperatures rise, many parents face the issue of trying to negotiate a thirsty child who is demanding a sugary fizzy drink while desperately trying to hand them a glass of water… Balancing what makes kids happy with what you...
Good news for anyone dreading the back-to-school shopping list: from this September, schools will no longer be able to insist you buy a trolley-load of branded uniform. Under a new rule change, schools will be legally required to limit branded...
Practical Guidance for Everyday Life Written and narrated by Eric Cuthbert, founder of My New Future CIC Prefer listening? Click below to hear Eric read this article. Your browser does not support the audio player. Over the past few years,...
The first part-time job is an important milestone in growing up, as a teenager learns to manage time, communicate with adults, and value the money earned. However, British child employment laws are strict, and figuring out what is legal and...
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds are being urged to confirm their child’s plans before 31 August – or risk Child Benefit payments stopping automatically. It takes just a few minutes to reconfirm Child Benefit on the HMRC app or GOV.UK....
Summer should feel like freedom. Long days, time together, a break from the routine. But for millions of families in the UK, the school holidays bring a different kind of pressure – and if you’re feeling it right now, you’re...
Taking on a run-down property and turning it into something buyers actually want is one of the most reliable ways to add value in the UK housing market, but it is also one of the easiest ways to lose money...
Hair loss is one of those things everyone can see, but nobody mentions. The receding hairline at the school gates, the thinning patch that catches the bathroom light. For most dads, it’s happening gradually, visibly, and completely in silence. There’s...
