16 h. ago Catherine Tyldesley reveals she goes 'two or three days' without speaking to her kids

Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has admitted she goes days without speaking to her young children as she revealed the challenges of working away as a mum

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19 h. ago Catherine Tyldesley confesses she can go 'two or three days' without speaking to her children when she is away filming

The 15 Days actress, 41, who shares her son Alfie, 10 and daughter Iris, three, with her husband Tom Pitfield, has explained that the reason is because her career can be very fast paced. 

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68 h. ago David Beckham's children celebrate his Knighthood but Brooklyn’s response speaks volumes

David Beckham's children have shared sweet public posts online - however, Brooklyn has decided against it.

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3 d. ago Tell us: what questions do you have about the impacts of smartphones on children?

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone curious about the long-term effects, we’d like to hear your questionsA quarter of three- and four-year-olds in the UK now own a smartphone, but the impact of that is still being understood. From endless scrolling to constant notifications, smartphones expose children not just to their friends and classmates, but to a world of advertising, influencers, and algorithms. But how is all of this shaping how children see themselves, relate to others, and develop emotionally?In a video series on our It’s Complicated Youtube channel, we’re speaking to experts to explore how smartphones might be affecting children’s mental health, attention, self-esteem and relationships. Are social apps making kids more anxious? What happens when children are targeted by ads that shape their sense of identity from a young age? What do we know, and what don’t we yet understand, about growing up in a world where you’re always online? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘He stole a piece of our souls’: Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men

Tait posted on Instagram days ago that for 20 years he lived a ‘double life’ but is working on ‘repentance and healing’The Christian music legend Michael Tait, whose hit song God’s Not Dead became an anthem for Donald Trump’s Maga movement, has been accused of sexually assaulting three men, two who believed they were drugged by the rock star in the early 2000s, according to a months-long Guardian investigation. Four other men have alleged that Tait, a founding member of DC Talk and later a frontman for the Newsboys, engaged in inappropriate behavior such as unwatched touching and sexual advances.The Guardian is publishing these allegations days after Tait posted an extraordinary confession on his Instagram account, admitting that for 20 years he had been “leading a double life”, abusing alcohol and cocaine, “and, at times, touched men in an unwanted sensual way”, according to his statement. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kate Middleton's one wish for Lilibet and heartbreaking four

Kate Middleton shared her one wish for her estranged niece, Lilibet, in the days after she was born – and made a heartbreaking confession about their relationship

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2 w. ago Sarwar speaks of ‘guilt’ of children having to experience attacks against him

The Scottish Labour leader was the subject of an attack ad from Reform condemned as ‘racist’ by the party’s opponents.

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2 w. ago Liverpool parade crash: Question every parent should ask their child in horror aftermath

As the city of Liverpool deals with the aftermath of the devastating parade crash, the Mirror hears from psychologist Louise Goddard-Crawley about how to speak with your children about such a harrowing incident

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3 w. ago Ukraine condemns US ‘silence’ after Russia’s biggest air raid of war

At least 12 killed including three children after Kremlin launches 298 drones and 69 missile strikes against neighbourUkraine has condemned US “silence” after Russia carried out its largest air raid in three years of war, with a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes killing at least 12 people, including three children.Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US to speak out against the Russian attacks, after Ukrainian officials confirmed Moscow had launched 298 drones and 69 missiles in multiple waves on sites across the country. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Families of those killed in 1994 RAF Chinook crash speak out for the first time in fight for answers

Loved ones of those who died say they “deserve answers” on why their loved ones never came home.

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3 w. ago Children are speaking to strangers online – and grooming is on the rise. This is how to protect them | Devi Sridhar

Parents are used to worrying about walking home alone and sleepovers, but games and messaging apps pose new risksWhen we look at what causes poor mental health, we often think of stress, genetics, poverty or loneliness. These are all contributing factors, but there’s another, more hidden cause that isn’t talked about enough: abuse, especially during childhood. I recall Chad Varah, the founder of Samaritans, reflecting that there were many things that drove people to call the charity’s suicide helpline. But abuse was a prominent reason.Abuse isn’t an easy subject to raise or talk about. It brings up issues of gender dynamics – a colleague studying global sexual abuse told me: “The vast majority of perpetrators are men; the victims are equally boys and girls.” These are hard issues to think about, harder still to discuss and difficult to address. They challenge notions of safety, trust, family and community. But if we want to make progress in addressing poor mental health, we have to ...

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