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Ireayo’s love for Aldi’s famous Wooden Toys earned him exclusive access to the new range Ireayo from Manchester becomes Aldi’s coveted Wooden Toy Tester as the first ever Specialbuys mini specialist Aldi’s Summer Wooden Toy range is in stores 17th...

Alex Price, product manager at outdoortoys, comments: “School holidays can become surprisingly expensive for families, especially when parents feel pressure to organise big days out or paid activities every day. But keeping children entertained doesn’t have to mean spending lots...

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, new research from CASIO’s Moflin, reveals 64% of Brits feel better after caring for something else, including looking after a pet or houseplants The typical British adult practices self-care four times a week,...

In a world that can feel big and unfamiliar, helping children build curiosity, confidence and kindness has never been more important. The Moji & Mila Monkey series invites young readers (ages 3–7) into a vibrant world inspired by Thailand, where...

Charity calls on the UK to help raise vital funds for children with brain injury this May Calling all sweet tooths! One of the nation’s favourite foodie weeks is back, as National Doughnut Week returns from 16 to 24 May...

Head of Nutrition at Wellteen Vitabiotics, Melissa Cohen shares expert tips to support teens through exam season Google Trends data shows that searches for ‘exam stress’ almost double during exam season, peaking in May with interest already up more than...

Primary schools across the UK are set to come together for a special live assembly as Picture News celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a nationwide event featuring wildlife presenter Steve Backshall. Taking place on 8 May 2026 from...

Mum, Sua, Reveals How An AI Companion Has Helped Her Autistic Teen Combat Loneliness Moflin Is An AI Companion, Which Bonds With Their Owner, With Strong Benefits For SEN Kids More than 1 in 100 people in the UK have...

Written by Victoria Williamson – out now. Sammy loves football, being creative, and spending time with her family and friends. But when she gets a smartphone for her eleventh birthday, everything changes. HOLLIS, a holographic Al interface, is Sammy’s perfect...

First impressions matter more than ever. Before a guest even tastes the food, or experiences the service, they take in the visual atmosphere, and your team plays a central role in shaping that perception. A cohesive look across your service...

Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce Everywhere At Once – the festival on your doorstep. Taking place on what would have been the Glastonbury Festival weekend of June 26 to 28, 2026, hundreds...

Simple family ideas for spring, summer, autumn and winter Seasonal change brings a natural rhythm to the year, and school holidays offer perfect pauses within it. For children, these breaks offer time to slow down and notice what is happening...

This summer, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort invites families to step into the action with the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience. LEGOLAND Resorts FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience is a limitedtime fan zone experience celebrating creativity, energy and matchday magic From...

Things to Teach Your Grown-Up By Colette Hiller Illustrated by Corrie Gorman Published by Simon & Schuster Children’s Books 4th June 2026 Fiction | HB ISBN 978-1-3985-4826-8 Ages 3+ Things to Teach Your Grown-Up is the new picture book from...

Chessington World of Adventures welcomed real-life assistance dogs and the families they support for a special preview of the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land, opening to the public on Sunday 3 May The visit shone a light on...

A delightful new pop-up book is set to capture the imaginations of young readers, combining playful storytelling with innovative paper engineering to create an unforgettable reading experience. How Big is Big?, debut author Geff Newland delivers a charming and thoughtful...

Aldi is on the lookout for one lucky child to become its official ‘Wooden Toy Tester’ Perks of this role of a lifetime include securing Aldi’s latest Wooden Toy range for FREE – and having their say in what Wooden...

The ‘Perfect’ Shoe for the New Season – from Grubs – The Waterline Clog New for Spring 2026 from world renowned and 9th generation family-owned footwear specialists – Grubs – the Waterline Clog The Waterline is the perfect clog,...

Thousands of online support sessions have been launched each year for families and supporters of autistic people through Autism Central, a service delivered by Anna Freud, a mental health charity for children, young people and families, and funded by NHS...

“Egg and peanut butter should be introduced from 6 months, along with any other allergens regularly eaten by your family (such as wheat, other nuts, dairy foods, fish or seafood)” “Some infants may benefit from introducing peanut and egg as...

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