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How much screen time is too much? A psychologist weighs in
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (815+ words) By now, we are all aware that spending hours scrolling on illuminated digital screens is not the healthiest way to spend our time. However, despite numerous warnings, we do it anyway." Locking in for screen time is how many people…...
Mattel just launched an autistic Barbie - sparking big online debate
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (191+ words) Barbie has made history once more with the launch of its first-ever autistic doll. Mattel has created the doll with guidance from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ensuring that representation of the community felt truly authentic. Ellie Middleton, an autistic…...
Why Lady Louise Windsor pays £9k/year more for university fees compared to fellow students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (588+ words) Why Lady Louise Windsor pays "9k/year more for university fees compared to fellow students'HELLO! Magazine Why Lady Louise Windsor pays "9k/year more for university fees compared to fellow students Prince Edward's daughter Lady Louise is currently studying for an English…...
Fact or fiction? What doctors want you to know about common pregnancy questions
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1101+ words) Pregnancy is a little bit of a mindfield, especially if it is your first time. From finding out your life-changing news to understanding what your body needs to take the best possible care of your unborn child, the advice is…...
Why 'snowplough parenting' is surging - and the negative impact it could have on children
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (812+ words) We've had "tiger", we've had "dolphin" and we've had "lighthouse", but now we're diving into the world of "snowplough" parenting (also known as lawnmower parenting) - a new phenomenon that describes a guardian determined to bulldoze obstacles out of children's ways…...
Forget tiger parenting - jellyfish parenting is the 'indulgent' approach to raising the next generation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (893+ words) Adding to the ever-evolving list of parenting styles, jellyfish parenting joins tiger, dolphin and lighthouse parenting to describe the particular way we are interacting with our children in this generation." While it may sound ambiguous, jellyfish parenting has a clear…...
Soft parenting and discipline - how to set boundaries without yelling
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (529+ words) Traditionally, "good" parenting has been characterised by hard boundary setting that is established by yelling, rules, aggressive communication and a one-way conversation. In this new era of soft parenting, that construct is being flipped on its head. Instead of a…...
Why helicopter parenting is on the rise – and what it's really doing to our kids
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (482+ words) While they are by no means conclusive or definitive, they can be helpful in aiding parents to identify their own habits. One parenting style that seems to be attracting a lot more attention in the last few years is 'helicopter…...
How to juggle parenting and work – and the clear signs you're getting it right
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (541+ words) But parents also need to work. Professional childcare isn't cheap, and many parents will also want to set an example for their tots by going out to work and by showing them what a fulfilling work life might look like…...
What causes nut allergies? Nutritionist warns of early risks and how parents can reduce them
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (212+ words) There are many factors that may contribute to nut allergies, but genetics can play a strong role. "The immune system mistakenly identifies some of the proteins found in nuts as something harmful. This triggers the body to send out certain…...