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The photo backlash every parent dreads has happened to me – and I’m heartbroken

Recently, Charlotte Cripps’s six-year-old suddenly decided she didn’t want her photo taken, and certainly not posted on social media without her approval. But was this just an example of a child creating their own boundaries, or something more bleak?

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Free range parenting: Is it really controversial and how can it benefit your child? We ask an expert

Free range parenting: Is it really controversial and how can it benefit your child? We ask an expert

If you've heard of free range parenting and want to know more about it, we've asked a parenting expert to share what you need to know to decide if it's right for you.

Help your tween identify if a friendship is the 'right fit' with these 11 questions, approved by a child development expert

Help your tween identify if a friendship is the 'right fit' with these 11 questions, approved by a child development expert

Helping your tween identify if a friendship is the 'right fit' nurtures valuable skills to find healthy friendships throughout their life - all they need are these 11 questions.

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What are 'Mickey Mouse' degrees? Expert reveals why this term is unhelpful for teens making higher education choices

What are 'Mickey Mouse' degrees? For teens embarking on those all-important higher education choices, it's an unhelpful term.

Why did Eloise and Penelope fight? What parents of daughters can learn from Bridgerton when it comes to friendships

Why did Eloise and Penelope fight? Looking at their Bridgerton feud, an expert shares what parents can take from the argument and share with their own daughters.

What is a Toniebox? Find out with our guide to all things Tonies

Not sure what a Toniebox is or how it works? Here's everything you need to know before you buy one for your child

Is your kid lining up toys and repeating actions? Here are four expert-approved ways to support autistic play

GoodToKnow expert panellist Dr Amanda Gummer shares game-changing tips

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Feeling confident as a parent is like having a superpower - our GoodToKnow expert panel has all the experience you need to help you grow

Feeling confident as a parent is like having a superpower - our GoodToKnow expert panel has all the experience you need to help you grow

You are the expert in your family, these are the experts to help you strengthen your relationships

Best interactive books for babies and toddlers - 9 tried-and-tested collections that get our seal of approval

Best interactive books for babies and toddlers - 9 tried-and-tested collections that get our seal of approval

After putting the best interactive books through their paces, these are the collections we would recommend to any parent

'Children do not catch a cold from being outside in the winter... it's a myth so please let your kids play out', begs a scientist (and here's how to make them keep their coat on)

'Children do not catch a cold from being outside in the winter... it's a myth so please let your kids play out', begs a scientist (and here's how to make them keep their coat on)

In fact, research shows you're more safe from colds when you're outside than when you're inside!

Active toys vs passive toys - who really knows the difference? Well, a toy expert does and we get the low down on all the benefits (plus the 6 best buys)

Active toys vs passive toys - who really knows the difference? Well, a toy expert does and we get the low down on all the benefits (plus the 6 best buys)

Should we favour active toys over passive toys - and which ones are better for our kids' development?

Neglectful parenting: what is it and how does it look? We ask two psychotherapists for all the information (plus what the lasting effects might be)

Neglectful parenting: what is it and how does it look? We ask two psychotherapists for all the information (plus what the lasting effects might be)

Neglectful parenting isn't necessarily a parenting style choice

24 New Year's resolutions for kids in 2024 (and we called in the psychologists for top tips on how to succeed, too)

24 New Year's resolutions for kids in 2024 (and we called in the psychologists for top tips on how to succeed, too)

How to choose resolutions that help your kids grow and develop throughout 2024.

The Princess Diana Beanie Baby led to the strangest toy craze of the Nineties: ‘It was like the crown jewels!’

The Princess Diana Beanie Baby led to the strangest toy craze of the Nineties: ‘It was like the crown jewels!’

Released weeks after Diana’s death, the commemorative bear was speculated to one day be worth thousands. It didn’t happen. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to collectors and experts about the Beanie Baby fad of the Nineties and one of the brand’s most prized – if completely deranged – variations

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Sensory play - what is it, how to do it, and 9 benefits of stimulating activities

Sensory play - what is it, how to do it, and the 9 benefits of stimulating activities

Calming music for kids to listen to if they're feeling stressed out and anxious

Playing calming music for children experiencing stress or anxiety can have many calming benefits. Here's what the experts say, and some soothing tunes to try.

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