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Term-time holiday rules now in force mean parents face "640 fines
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (513+ words) Parents could face huge fine letters if they break the rules Parents planning to take children out of school early for summer holidays are being warned they could face fines of up to "160 per child under current attendance rules in…...
My suggestions for last minute half term things to do around Brum
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (419+ words) Aztec Adventure's The Lost Valley Hope your half term is going well and you're not too hot! It's Zoe here, parenting editor, and here's my round-up of the best things to do before the kids go back to school. I've…...
I tried 7 supermarkets' ice lollies & found a 19p one was 'better than Walls"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1343+ words) Ice lollies from Tesco, Asda, M&S, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi compared with Walls Calippo (clockwise from bottom left) Ice lollies make a great treat for kids big and small when the sun is shining. Having a box in…...
Mumsnet-designed app protects kids from harm 'without overbearing"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (719+ words) The free Safety Mode app uses AI to monitor, filter and block harmful content such as nudity, bullying and explicit language Research has revealed that more than 75% of parents feel keeping their child safe online is an impossible task, with…...
Vibrant new soft play centre opens that parents call 'awesome"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (404+ words) It's at a leisure centre that has a swimming pool with 'mega inflatables' every weekend A brand new soft play area has opened in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Families wanting a fun day out in…...
I tried 6 supermarket alternatives to Kelloggs Special K and got a surprise
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1240+ words) Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, boosting energy and kickstarting metabolism. However, getting the right nutrients in your first meal of the day is just as vital. Kelloggs Special K is loaded with vitamins…...
Meet the nanas 'revolutionising' grandparenthood one stay-and-play at a time
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1316+ words) Meet the new generation of grannies. No longer prepared to be the 'forgotten' or 'invisible' generation, these nanas are changing the way they grandparent - one stay-and-play group at a time. Friends Tess Allen and Linda Fletcher, known affectionately as "Fletch,…...
Loose Women star in tears after 'part of parenting no one prepares you for"
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (559+ words) Katie Piper admitted she was 'not okay' in an emotional moment with her eldest daughter(Image: Katie Piper Instagram) Loose Women star Katie Piper has expressed her anguish after a tough parenting moment. The ITV presenter, 42, revealed she had dropped…...