Parenting Skills

The UK social media ban for under-16s: what it means for your family and why I'm glad my son grew up without it

The news landed like a thunderclap in living rooms across the country. Under-16s will be banned from using Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X from early 2027. The government is also considering an overnight curfew and measures to stop infinite scrolling for under-18s. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called it “a big moment for our country” and “a big step, a real change for…
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Parenting Skills

What having a dog teaches children about responsibility, routine, and empathy in 2026

The research on what a dog adds to a child’s development is more nuanced than the cheerful headlines suggest, but a consistent thread runs through decades of work: the depth of the bond a child forms with the family dog tends to predict the developmental benefits more reliably than the simple fact of ownership. The research on what a dog adds to a child’s development is more nuanced…
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Mums Tips

Is your dog slowing down? These glucosamine supplements can help them stay active

Dogs witness some of life’s most meaningful chapters. They greet children after school, settle beside their owners during quiet evenings, and remain a steady presence through career changes, empty nests, and retirement. As people enter midlife and beyond, many find themselves caring for ageing dogs that have offered years of companionship. With that stage of life often comes a practical…
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Schooling

Why parents should talk about homework stress more openly

Homework reinforces the skills children have learned, teaches discipline, and prepares children for upcoming lessons. But for many students, assignments also mean stress, anxiety, and arguments at home. When parents do not discuss this matter, kids can feel alone with their academic burden. Image source Talking openly about the stress of schoolwork can transform the overall learning…
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Mums Tips

The least sustainable world cup on record? More like the most ridiculous dad trip ever

So, the 2026 Fifa World Cup is coming. Cue the flags on cars, the sudden expert opinions from people who cannot find the recycling bin, and enough jet fuel to cook the planet twice over. A new report from digital marketing agency Brand Ambition has dropped a truth bomb that should make every climate conscious mum choke on her fairtrade tea. Brace yourselves: the 2026 tournament is shaping up to…
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Mums Tips

Driveway clean: Why mobile car washing is winning over South West London

In a fast-paced area like South West London, finding time for routine car maintenance can be difficult. Busy workdays, traffic congestion, and packed schedules often leave little room for visiting a traditional car wash. As a result, more drivers are turning to mobile valeting services that offer professional cleaning directly at their chosen location. A reliable South West London Mobile Car…
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Mums Tips

Dry carpet cleaner: Your complete guide to cleaner carpets with less effort

Carpets are the unsung heroes of a family home. They soften the landing for tumbling toddlers, muffle the sound of footsteps at bedtime and tie a room together in a way that no hard floor quite can. But they also absorb everything: crumbs, spills, pet hair, muddy footprints and the kind of mysterious stains that appear overnight without any obvious explanation. Keeping them clean is a constant…
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Celebrity InterviewsMumpreneurs & Mums at work

Kike Agoro: ‘Confidence is half the battle. The other half is knowing where to look’

Kike Agoro was scouted by Harvard at 18. An international athlete with top grades. But she found out two years too late to prepare. She missed her shot. That missed opportunity is why she built Raising Greats. Kike grew up in East London with a single mum who held the family together through crisis. At 16 she opened her GCSE results. Eight A stars and three As at a school where only 30 percent…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Raising Greats: Missed Harvard, built a community

Kike Agoro is the kind of woman who makes you feel a little bit tired just reading her CV. Represented Great Britain in javelin. AAA at A Level. Economics at Nottingham. Fully funded scholarship to Florida. Internships at Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Citibank. Forbes 30 Under 30. Built a 200,000 strong professional network from her bedroom. But none of that is why she started Raising…
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