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Baby facial expressions: 5 ways your baby is already trying to communicate
From the moment they're born, babies attempt to communicate with their caregivers. This BBC Tiny Happy People article explores five common newborn behaviors—such as rubbing eyes when tired or making an 'O' face when excited—and offers insights into what these signals mean. Understanding these cues can help parents respond effectively to their baby's needs.
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Jun 4
8 wellbeing activities to help boost your toddler’s mental health
Building strong communication with your child starts with connection and play. This article shows how everyday moments can help boost your child’s language skills and emotional wellbeing.
Jun 4
Primary school parents pledge to ban mobile phones
In today's evolving workplace, understanding your rights as an employee—especially regarding mental health—is more important than ever. This BBC article explores the grey areas of workplace discrimination tied to mental health, featuring personal experiences and expert insights into how employers can and should do better to support mental well-being.
Jun 4
How ‘hyper-parenting’ can do more harm than good
It takes most babies around seven months to realise they are separate from their mother. Recognising themselves — and later, recognising their parents as individuals — unfolds slowly over the years. This reflection explores the profound and often overlooked journey of emotional separation and mutual understanding between children and parents.
Jun 4
Family estrangement: Why adults are cutting off their parents
In recent years, a growing number of adults have chosen to sever ties with their parents, a phenomenon known as family estrangement. This trend is often driven by factors such as past or ongoing abuse, value-based conflicts, and a heightened awareness of mental health. Experts note that this deliberate disconnection is distinct from typical family disagreements, reflecting deeper issues within familial relationships
Jun 4
What is baby massage? How to do it and where to start
Baby massage can be a wonderful way to bond with your child, soothe common discomforts, and support their emotional and physical development. Learn gentle techniques and the surprising benefits of touch.
Jun 4
Busting the myth of perfect parenting (because there’s no such thing!)
Learning through play is one of the most effective ways to support your child’s development. Discover how everyday activities can nurture curiosity, communication, and confidence at home.
Jun 4
Being a parent means you’re never quite your own person again – but that self-sacrifice can pull off a miracle
Parenthood reshapes your identity in quiet, powerful ways. This reflective essay explores how the self-sacrifice of parenting can feel like a loss—and also a profound, everyday miracle.
Jun 4
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Landmark Update – October 2025: The Schools Bill on the Brink
The Government’s controversial Schools Bill—once championed as a cornerstone of “children’s wellbeing and educational reform”—is now stalled, dateless, and politically adrift.
Oct 222 min read
How AI is Reshaping British Education
For centuries, British education served a single, noble purpose: to shape independent minds—citizens tempered by moral clarity, disciplined reasoning, and broad cultural literacy.
Sep 294 min read
Blanket Safeguarding: When Protecting Children Becomes Overreach
The Government’s latest Call for Evidence on safeguarding in out-of-school settings (OOSS) announced today has triggered renewed concern across communities, especially among families who home educate or rely on religious or cultural supplementary education.
May 293 min read
Strategies for coping with stress as a parent – The Psychology Mum
Parenting can be overwhelming, but Dr Emma Hepburn—aka The Psychology Mum—offers simple, science-backed tools to ease stress. From visualizing your mental “capacity cup” to practicing compassionate self-talk and savoring tiny moments of rest, these small habits can make a big difference to your wellbeing as a parent.
May 283 min read
Farage Asked to Defend Faith and Freedom as 15,000 Parents Resist Labour’s Education Bill
Britain’s Leading Rabbinical Authority Issues Explosive Appeal to Reform UK Over Labour’s Controversial Schools Bill LONDON, 28 MAY 2025 — In a move set to send shockwaves through Westminster and beyond, the British Rabbinical Union - the authoritative voice of Britain’s Haredi Jewish leadership - has issued a formal letter to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party chairman Richard Tice, urging them to take an uncompromising stand against the Labour government’s Schools Bill
May 273 min read
Why Parents Should Choose Toys That Teach, Not Just Entertain
Parents often put care into what they bring home for their children. No matter how simple it seems, each item affects how a child grows and learns. Thinking carefully about these choices can help shape positive habits and learning paths.
May 273 min read
Ex-PM Boris Johnson and wife Carrie announce birth of their fourth child in Instagram post
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have a welcomed a surprise new baby girl. Mrs Johnson, 37, revealed her fourth child with the Tory politician, 60 - and his ninth - is called Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson who was born on May 21. In an adorable Instagram post on Saturday, the Johnsons enjoyed pizza to celebrate the birth of their daughter at University College London Hospital.
May 251 min read
National Numeracy Day 2025: top tips for helping children feel more confident with maths
This Wednesday 21 May marks National Numeracy Day and we're sharing practical advice to boost number confidence. Maths and numeracy are essential life and work skills, and the government are committed to ensuring they remain a core part of every young person's learning.
May 203 min read
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