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Do Snakes Have Whiskers? by Jo O'Riordan

Edinburgh mum brings childhood curiosity to life in children's book

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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

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

Mauricewood Primary School parents are calling for more support

Parents raise safety concerns over Midlothian primary school

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Parent representatives of Mauricewood Primary School

Parents of Midlothian school pupils call on government minister to address safet...

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

Ron Weasley lookalike Lewis Parker.

Uncanny Ron Weasley lookalike bringing magic to Harry Potter fans

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

Schools across Midlothian, like Loanhead PS pictured, will adopt new expectations over uniform policy from August

Midlothian schools can no longer enforce branded uniforms
Schools in Midlothian will no longer be allowed to enforce branded uniforms on pupils under new directions to be introduced from August this year.
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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

Newtongrange Primary School playground has no fixed play equipment

Parent council wins first step in fight for playground equipment

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

Newtongrange Primary School playground has no fixed play equipment

Midlothian parents urge school to upgrade 'deteriorated' playground

Redford Barracks in Edinburgh

Council considers changes to school admissions for military families

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

Those who have picked up some kind of giveaway will tell people about it

Brits will swear loyalty to a company - after being given a free gift

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.
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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'

Police were still in the area around midday

Street near school locked down by police after gun shot reports

The Winchburgh Academy campus.

Schools forced to close early due to water supply issue

Gemma Hardie says her two sons will be split up due to the changes

'They have failed our children': Parents slam nursery closures

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

22 Edinburgh high schools ranked in league table

Hannah Evans has exhibited across the country

My daughter uses art to communicate when she can't use language

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

The closure has affected local schools

Drivers facing delays after rush hour crash closes road near schools

Stock photo of someone exhaling whilst using a vaping product. Photo from: Nick Ansell/PA Archive.

Mum's urgent warning to parents after son tries 'drug-laced' vape

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

Gilmerton Primary School in Edinburgh is warning parents about a predator targeting pupils online to manipulate them into sending explicit images.

Warning as girl, 8, is victim of sextortion at Edinburgh school

55 per cent had moments where they questioned their future in education

Students' biggest concerns - including exam stress and money

Knox Academy in East Lothian was locked down after a teenager was seen with a BB gun

Terrified pupils locked in classrooms after teenager seen with BB gun

Archie plays with the Clowndoctors during a Play and Connect session at the Royal Blind School

New Play and Connect Service Launched for Young Children with Vision Impairments

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

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Sensational superheroes and family favourites share the spotlight this February ...

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

Steph Kent and Jamie Gentleman with their three-year-old daughter Flora

My daughter died in my arms after years of fighting a rare cancer

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