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Stewart Paton

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British Scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin at the National Space Centre

UK children are picking AI and social media over traditional job roles

Huge savings off the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Day & Night the Baby Bottle Maker Machine

Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Bottle Maker Machine now less than £100

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Viewforth Nursery Global Intergenerational Week

Councillor Aude Boubaker-Calder

Pilot project to look at creating dedicated young carers support in Fife schools

More than 50% of children were actively using screens during dinner, the study found

9 questions to get kids talking, as screens 'kill family dinner chat'

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

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'I made it work for me - how to ask your boss for flexible working'

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7 tips for a safe and fun experience when taking your child to work

L-R - Charlie, Rich, Sophie (Photo: Richard Carter)

Why I always talk to my kids about money — and you should too

Over half have suffered discomfort for more than a year

Eight in 10 Brits suffer chronic pain - say life is 'on hold'

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Just like the rest of the UK, Scotland has a number of holidays between and even during school terms

Scotland's school term dates 2025 - and when they go back after Easter

Parents worry their kids are going to spend the entire two weeks on their devices

Parents think kids will spend four hours a day on screens this Easter
Have you made your plans for the Easter holidays? If not, this quiz is here to help.
Lucy Brimble

Children with this common skin condition may be more likely to suffer from hay fever later in life.

Warning sign your child may suffer with hay fever later in life

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

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‘I was a boss who expected office time - one thing changed everything'

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows
Gen Z and Millennials are the most charitable age groups – both giving an average of more than £500 a year.
Oliver Lewis

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Six youngsters took part in the special prom event at Rachel House hospice in Kinross (Pic: Submitted)

Fife singer Cammy Barnes joins special prom night for youngsters at CHAS

Chickenpox is a viral infection that mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age

Warning to parents over the dangers of 'chicken pox parties'

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The best pocket money cards and apps to teach financial independence

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Honey is a popular pancake topping - but it shouldn't be given to children under one.

The one ingredient you should never feed your baby on Pancake Day

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Yes, you really can buy a pair of Crocs for £8. If you must...

Amazon is selling genuine kids' Crocs for £8 - but there is a catch

Nearly seven in 10 scammed children are left feeling anxious as a result

7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

Half term can be a stressful time for parents but it doesn't have to be.

The nine ways that parents can beat the stress this half term

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Top 4 apps for building kids' reading and maths skills this half-term

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study

File photo of a pile of pound sterling notes

Maternity and paternity payments to rise in April: how much you’ll get

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

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These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

Signs your children could be struggling with their mental health.

Four signs your child might be struggling with their mental health

Hillside School Aberdour (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Inspectors welcome improvements at Fife residential school after return visit

Young children and babies are at risk of suffering more serious symptoms of norovirus and can become dehydrated which may require medical treatment.

Parents warned not to send babies with these five symptoms to nursery

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

Moment more than 200 sheep run through town.

Watch: Moment more than 200 sheep are herded through town

Parts of Scotland have a rare 'red' weather warning in place

How Scottish parents can check if schools closed during Storm Éowyn

Stock image of a playpark swing (Pic: Pixabay)

Parents bid for £30,000 to improve ‘rubbish’ Glenrothes playpark knocked back

The one thing you should never put in your child's packed lunch (Photo: Nina L/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)

Foods you should not include in your child's packed lunch box