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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

Sophie Lewis (centre) is pictured at her graduation with dad Stephen Lee and mum Denise Lee.

Family continues fundraising campaign in memory of husband and father

Sophie Lewis (left) and her friend Shannon doing the Boxing Day Dip.

Family’s ongoing support for ‘amazing’ air ambulance charity

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

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

Matthew Blades.

PC family's heartfelt thanks to 'every single person'

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

Flowers left near to the scene on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough

Football clubs pay tribute to a police officer who died in A66 crash

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

Tony Armstrong, inset, died following an incident in Hartlepool's St Paul's Road in July.

Tributed to 'deeply caring man' after alleged killing

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
Merlin Entertainments is inviting thrill-seekers, families and friends to celebrate National Rollercoaster Day 2026 with unforgettable rides, new attractions and summer savings across its UK theme parks.
Marc Reeves

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

Flowers left at Seaton Carew beach in tribute to Wayne Taylor and Ian Pascoe.

Family of second man in beach tragedy pay tribute after 'devastating loss'

Ian Pascoe, and another man, lost their lives after trying to help children in difficulty off Seaton beach where flowers have been left.

Tribute to grandad, 62, who died trying to save kids in sea

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

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
The oversized seat offers a softer alternative to garden chairs and can be moved between patios, lawns and indoor storage when the weather changes
Gareth Butterfield

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)

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

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

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

Close bond: Jasmine Wilkinson (left) and twin sister Sahsa.

Family launch urgent appeal for their 'beautiful warrior'

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

Jacob with his mum Rachel Ferguson and the photos which show his chest in 2022 - and how it looks now.

'I only ever wanted to be normal. Now I can achieve all my dreams'

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

Lesley Perkins next to a photo of her late son Daniel Cook who died of a sudden cardiac arrest aged just 33.

Town to hold first heart screenings for young in Dan's memory

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

Connor Craster and Alisha Young, with their 4 children, Hattie(2), Lottie(2), Florence(1) and William(1).

We were told we couldn’t have children - now we have two sets of twins

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

Fiona Klimczak, 60, is the first patient at The James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, to receive a transcutaneous bone conduction implant (BCI) after suffering from severe hearing loss for the past 13 years.

Hartlepool grandmother receives life-changing hospital treatment

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

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

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