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Could the government ban smartphones for kids under 16?

Two-tier childcare system ‘stigmatising’ disadvantaged families, new report reveals

Firstborn and only children more likely to face anxiety and depression, study finds

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What is Ofsted and how will the new school ratings work?

primary school children in a row

School starters born during pandemic lack communication skills, Ofsted says

Best family-friendly pumpkin patches UK

The best pumpkin patches for families in the UK 2024

Family at the cinema

Get 2 Cineworld cinema tickets for just £9 with Wowcher

Mother and daughter eating at restaurant

Where can kids eat for free this summer in the UK?

MadeForMums Chat forum closure: FAQs

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New application date for 9 month olds30 hours or 15 hours of free childcare - will my child get it and is it REALLY free?

leap day Feb 29 in wooden letters

What happens when you're born on February 29th?

dad giving child valentine gift

Valentines for your kids: right or wrong?

Happy New Year

A very Happy New Year from all of us at MadeForMums

young girl wearing a santa hat

When do children stop believing in Santa?

Father Christmas with his hands on his hips, looking stern

The app that gets Santa to tell your kids off directly

children in halloween costumes

Halloween: how check your child's costume is fire-safe

mum holding little boy's hand as they leave home for first day at school

Starting school: the mum's Dear Teacher poem you need to read – and the teacher's reply

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Does my child need a polio booster?

Is it illegal to pick flowers in parks and on road verges?

Maddie Moate YouTube TV presenter pictured with globe

CBeebies Maddie Moate: how to talk to your kids about saving the planet without worrying them

lateral flow test and schoolchild

Lateral flow tests in schools: how do they work and will my child get them?

vitamin D capsules

Should my family take vitamin D supplements to help prevent Covid?

child exercises for resilience

8 super-quick joy-filled activities to boost your child's resilience, confidence and calm

children in self-isolation

'It's OK to feel overwhelmed': our GP mum of 3 on how to cope if you and your family have to self-isolate

6 incredible Santa moments that remind us what Christmas is all about

covid testing centre

My child has Covid symptoms: but it's been almost impossible to get her tested

jellyfish in sea

Jellyfish - how scared should we be and should you really wee on stings?

children in school uniform

Parents working in the grocery business could get £150 grants for school uniform

boy on playground slide

Playgrounds are re-opening – and here's what parents need to know

child wearing a cloth face mask

Plus: best face masks for kidsDoes my baby or child need a face mask?