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Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The new Yoto Mini 4th Generation starts shipping today and I’ve already ordered one for Christmas

The new Yoto Mini starts shipping today and I can’t wait to get mine

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

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Parents are being encouraged to discuss online safety risks with children before giving them greater independence on a smartphone.

Seven smartphone dangers every Scottish parent needs to know

New Gen Yoto Player

The new Yoto Player has already made my son’s Christmas list

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

The urn bracelet is believed to be somewhere between Edinburgh and West Lothian

Parents issue new appeal to find bracelet containing daughter's ashes

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Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

Carewise Pharmacy is ready to help travellers get vaccinated

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How the new proposed assault course playpark would look, at Mary Erskine's School in Edinburgh.

Plans submitted for new assault course playpark at private school

Edinburgh's Zoo's pygmy baby hippo has been named

Edinburgh Zoo's baby pygmy hippo has finally been named
Keepers revealed they had their suspicions of the baby calf's gender
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Mary’s Meals, which is asking families to send any leftover foreign change into school with their children

Mary's Meals appeals for parents to 'check pockets' for holiday money

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Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays

Ten toys under £10 to keep kids entertained this summer

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

The Owlet Dream Sock is a wearable smart baby monitor that tracks pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep through a companion app

Parents can save £100 on the Owlet Dream Sock smart baby monitor

Take a look through our gallery to see 10 fun places in Edinburgh to take the kids during school summer holidays.

10 fun things to do during the school holidays

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McGinn will stand out from the other penguins at Edinburgh Zoo with a blue and white armband.

Edinburgh Zoo names penguin chick after Scotland World Cup hero

Carewise Pharmacy is ready to help travellers get vaccinated before summer trips

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Scroll through our picture gallery to discover 12 places in Edinburgh where the ice cream is incredible.

Edinburgh's 12 best ice cream shops, parlours and dessert cafes
As locals enjoy the glorious sunshine, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to grab a delicious ice cream in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO set trends

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Aldi's lamb dinner is available for just over £2 a head for a family of four this Easter.

Best Easter 2026 supermarket deals: Aldi's meal is just over £2 a head

Freebies galore in this special Simba Sleep promotion

Simba Hybrid mattress review: the upgrade that fixed my sleep

Now's the time to plan for Mothers Day

Mothers Day 2026 UK: date and 25 brilliant gift ideas

Inflation drops - but energy prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation falls but electricity bills jump 5.3%

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

Dogs For Flats 2025: The 10 best dog breeds

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

More families are turning to regulated financial advisers to help navigate inheritance and the growing £7 trillion wealth shift.

The £7 trillion wealth shift changing who holds UK wealth

HMRC is reviewing the suspension of child benefit for around 23,500 parents wrongly flagged as having left the UK (Photo: Pexels)

23,500 hit by HMRC benefit suspension - how to get your money back

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

A vanity unit transformed into a canvas of colour – proof of just how far 34 St John’s interactive tool can go.

Discover your perfect bathroom colour with 34 St John

Pure Pet Food air-dries fresh ingredients, which makes them much easier to store and serve

Dog owners are swapping pricey raw food for these easy cupboard meals

The Bank of Mum and Dad just opened a branch overseas — sort of

The Bank of Mum and Dad goes global – here’s how it actually works

Probiotic supplements can work wonders for your pet's gut health - and help with various ailments

Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

Pure is made from entirely natural ingredients - and it can be stored in a cupboard

Save 40% on revolutionary dog food owners say is changing their lives

From retro bikes to plush toys and Pokémon cards, these are just some of the kidult favourites flying off shelves right now.

Why I suddenly want a Squishmallow and a £999 Raleigh Chopper

Will you bag a mystery holiday from Wowcher?

Last-minute family mystery holidays from £99pp – flights and hotel

As more children get smartphones at a younger age, parents face growing pressure to strike a balance between independence and online safety

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

The Lafufu advent calendar is already winning over little fans – perfect for early Christmas gifting or festive countdown fun

Lafufu advent calendar now £15.99 – 24 surprise toys revealed

TikTok is planning a number of safety changes that give parents more insight into how their children are using the app

3 new safety features coming to TikTok that parents need to know about

Uncover your unique family story with a MyHeritage DNA kit

Would you take a DNA test if it changed everything you knew?

'This magical venue is my new favourite place to take my daughter'

Uncover your unique family story with a MyHeritage DNA kit

How Scottish are you? Find out with this £29 DNA test

Even with new legal safeguards, parents have a role to play in keeping children safe online

1 in 10 kids have seen adult content online – safety talks at any age

The Hestia Smart Telescope turns your smartphone into a powerful stargazing tool using clever optics and an interactive sky map app.

Hestia Smart Telescope now £99 – the family stargazing gadget to try

Scotland’s 30 most popular baby boy names

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