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Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

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Clarks shoes

Parents can save up to 68% on children's shoes as Clarks cuts prices

I’m dreading the day my eight-year-old gets his first phone but this Mumsnet-backed app could help

This Mumsnet-backed app aims to help parents protect children online

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

The Yoto player gives children stories and music to enjoy during long autumn evenings.

The gadget that could make long, dark evenings easier for parents

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

A Yoto Player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and learning while parents enjoy a little more peace and quiet.

The children's gadget that gives parents priceless peace and quiet

The Yoto player can keep children entertained with stories, music and educational content without relying on a screen.

The children's gadget giving parents some much-needed peace
The Yoto player is giving children hours of screen-free stories while giving parents something equally valuable: a little peace and quiet.
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Ewan McCulloch met representatives of Bedfordshire Pension Fund at Bedford's Suspension Bridge

Marathon cycle challenge helps raise funds for Bedford children's charity

Thrill-seekers can celebrate National Rollercoaster Day 2026 with iconic rides and family adventures at Merlin Entertainments’ UK theme parks.

Ride the thrills this National Rollercoaster Day 2026

Rose & Lily Chic

The perfect flowers for every moment

The Berghaus Air 600 Nightfall Tent sleeps six and is reduced to £448.97 for GO Outdoors members

Berghaus six-person air tent is now under £450

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

My son can't wait to try Yoto's free Trainline Draw Alongs for long journeys this summer

We downloaded this free Yoto Draw Along and can't wait to use it

The Momcozy Portable Bottle Warmer is designed to make warming baby feeds easier while travelling

Momcozy warmer now £64.59

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Ray Payne (Image supplied by Irwin Mitchell)

Family's appeal for witnesses after dad’s asbestos-cancer death

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Why the Yoto Mini is my must-have travel companion for keeping kids entertained in the summer holidays

The screen-free travel gadget making summer holidays easier

The Big Sister XL beanbag brings informal, colourful seating to patios, lawns and relaxed garden corners

This giant outdoor beanbag is £50 and available in 12 colours

A briefing for the Housing Committee states that around 200 homeless households approach the service each month (File picture: Pixabay)

Most people are already homeless by the time they ask Bedford council for help

Designed for kids or adults, these funky outdoor chairs are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort

These colourful floor chairs could become a family favourite this year

The compact ceramic BBQ is designed to deliver smoky charcoal cooking in gardens, patios and campsites

This compact kamodo ceramic egg BBQ is proving popular at under £60

PetSaver memberships are designed to help owners save money on repeat pet essentials including food, supplements and everyday care products

Pet owners could save money with new PetSaver memberships

Tommee Tippee baby bottle prep bundle

Tommee Tippee bundle brings feeding essentials together (aff)
Preparing for a newborn can quickly turn into a long shopping list, but this Tommee Tippee bundle brings together bottle prep, sterilising and feeding essentials in one package.
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Here Come the Grannies! at CBeebies Land in Alton Towers Resort.

'Nice parking spot, Rita!': I joined queue everyone's talking about Emma Walker

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

Kayden with Luton FC

Eye test leads to emergency brain surgery for 12-year-old boy

The 2026 tour will visit over 40 locations across the UK.

Ad Feature Monster Truck Motorfest roars into 40+ UK locations for 2026 tour

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

1,000 children aged 6-12 would eat three ice creams a day on holiday

The top 10 things kids would do on holiday if they were in charge

The Harvester deal is available at more than 160 locations across the UK

Harvester three-course family meal for £55 with £40 saving

Mums send an average of 13 cards and 15 gifts to loved ones each year

A card is created for a mum every second during Mother’s Day fortnight

Alexander Armstrong supports HP's Rapid Response Print Squad in London

Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments

Tefal's Easy Soup maker has dropped significantly in price - and it's a brilliant kitchen accessory

Tefal Easy Soup maker drops to £58.99 with huge 55% Amazon discount

Joan Francis celebrates with family and staff at Sharnbrook House

Joan celebrates a century of memories at Sharnbrook House

LEGOLAND Windsor

Legoland Windsor is the perfect family day out

A four-night holiday can be had for just £79 - if you're quick

Full list of £79 four-night family holidays thanks to discount code

Alton Towers is promising a week of family fun - with a pirate theme

Pirates take over Alton Towers with family short breaks from £64pp

This has to be one of the cheapest ways to head to the coast for your 2026 holiday

Full list of seven-night Parkdean Resort beach holidays under £200
Seven-night UK beach holidays are dropping below £200 thanks to discounted Parkdean breaks and an extra £20 off code
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The gorgeous Carmarthen Bay makes a perfect place for a family holiday

Seven-night UK family holiday drops to £169 thanks to a discount code

Dual drawer air fryers are usually pretty expensive - but this one's nearly half price at the moment

A rare sub-£80 deal on a big dual-drawer air fryer

This is what real parents are saying about Ickle Bubba

A family gathers to decorate the Christmas tree, a moment that often sparks conversations about traditions, relatives and family history passed down through generations.

Christmas surnames quiz: what your family name reveals (aff)

Travelodge rooms vary wildly in price depending on the day or location you choose - but a new online tool can help you find the sweet spots and bag a bargain

New price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

This is the cheapest way to send parcels smaller than 20kg this Christmas

Find the cheapest postage deals with this parcel comparison site

We’ve found some of the best dual-drawer air fryer deals out there

The best cheap dual-drawer air fryer deals to buy this winter

34 per cent have to make compromises around who they spend the big day with each year.

A quarter of adults won’t be spending Xmas with their preferred group

Could you be related to William the Conqueror? One man definitely thinks so after taking a bargain DNA test

A £27 home DNA test sent one man down a rabbit hole of royal ancestry

The Love Actually star joined a special welcoming committee at London’s Stansted Airport.

Martine McCutcheon recreates iconic film moment with airport reunion

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Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

Subway to open 70 new stores inside major supermarket

Subway to open 70 new restaurants in Asda

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

A snake spotted in a sewer pipe by Thames Water.

Giant snake among bizarre sewer discoveries

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