13 h. ago Inside one of Scotland's most controversial murder cases which split small community

As The Orkney Assassin airs on Amazon Prime, Reach Screen Time speaks to two people involved in the case

Events

29 h. ago Popular kids' toy sold on Amazon urgently recalled over 'serious' injury risk

Parents have been warned after a popular summer kids toy - sold on Amazon - was recalled over fears it could pose 'serious risk of injuries' due to 'accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index'

Events

51 h. ago Parenting in the climate crisis: how to raise kids who care about the environment

From acknowledging big emotions to finding ways to make climate action fun, it’s important to start where your kids areChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comAlthough it’s unfair, it’s young people (and the generations to come) who will have to deal with fallout from the climate crisis. So how do you talk to young people about living sustainably and raise knowledgeable kids who care about the future of the planet?Here are some tips for engaging the next generation on the environment meaningfully. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago KEIR STARMER: Free school meal boost will put £500 in parents’ pockets and help kids achieve

Keir Starmer writes for the Mirror that 'it’s common sense that children can’t do well at school if they’re hungry' as he unveiled a major change to free school meal rules

Economics

5 d. ago Amazon Fire Kids tablet parents 'prefer to iPad' now almost half price

The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet has been designed with children aged six to 12 in mind - and it's currently on sale with a huge saving of £60, but the deal won't last long

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6 d. ago Child Safety Week: Why it’s crucial to teach kids online skills for safer surfing

National tutoring business, Tutor Doctor, provide their advice to parents on how to teach their kids online safety this Child Safety Week.

Events

6 d. ago NSPCC issues advice to parents as new Childine figures reveal rise in 'coming out' counselling sessions

As Pride Month gets underway, the children's charity are reminding parents to check in on their kids

Society

6 d. ago ‘It’s so boring’: Gen Z parents don’t like reading to their kids

Screen time has increasingly replaced story time, and experts warn this could lead to children falling behindLast week, former elementary school teacher Spencer Russell posed a question to parents who follow his Instagram account, Toddlers Can Read: “Why aren’t you reading aloud to your kids?”The responses, which Russell shared with the Guardian, ranged from embarrassed to annoyed to angry. “It’s so boring,” said one parent. “I don’t have time,” said another. One mother wrote in: “I don’t enjoy reading myself.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘It’s so boring’: gen Z parents don’t like reading to their kids – and educators are worried

Screen time has increasingly replaced story time, and experts warn this could lead to children falling behindLast week, former elementary school teacher Spencer Russell posed a question to parents who follow his Instagram account, Toddlers Can Read: “Why aren’t you reading aloud to your kids?”The responses, which Russell shared with the Guardian, ranged from embarrassed to annoyed to angry. “It’s so boring,” said one parent. “I don’t have time,” said another. One mother wrote in: “I don’t enjoy reading myself.” Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Primary school graduation turns into brawl between parents as kids scream 'stop'

Footage shows parents throwing punches in a huge fight that broke out in the corridor at Faulk Elementary, in West Memphis, Arkansas, with scared children watching on

Politics

9 d. ago Parents debate how much screen time kids should have and 'ban' one thing

A parent has sparked a lively debate online after revealing they won't be allowing their two-month-old baby to watch television for the first two years of their life

Politics

9 d. ago How much screen time is too much for kids? Parents share strategies and concerns

A new parent has sparked a debate online after asking other mums and dads how many hours they allow their child to watch TV or play on a iPad or tablet

Politics

9 d. ago Exact amount of screen time NHS recommends based on kids' ages

A mum has sparked a debate online after telling parents that she refuses to let her child have any screen time until she's at least two years old - and she's not the only one

Politics

9 d. ago Parents join kids in GCSE revision frenzy as they take time off work to revise

A survey of 500 parents found they started refreshing their knowledge of the curriculum three months ago.

Politics

9 d. ago Brits caught in 'inhumane' airport chaos as passengers fight and vomit in crush

Hundreds of UK holidaymakers were left queuing for hours at Tenerife South Airport on Monday, with chaos and 'inhuman' conditions reportedly leaving kids and parents distressed

Events

9 d. ago When Will Covent Garden’s Wimbledon Screens Return For 2025? Big Screen Dates and Events in Central London

When Will Covent Garden’s Wimbledon Screens Return For 2025? Big Screen Dates and Events in Central London  Time Out

Politics

9 d. ago I swapped gentle parenting for a French approach for a week — this is what happened

As a new public health call in France suggests screen time for under sixes should be axed, mum of two Eilidh Dorgan tries it out to see if a less British approach to parenting can bring harmony to her home

Politics

9 d. ago I swapped gentle parenting for a French approach for a week — here's what happened

As a new public health call in France suggests screen time for under sixes should be axed, mum of two Eilidh Dorgan tries it out to see if a less British approach to parenting can bring harmony to her home

Politics

9 d. ago New study says parental intuition more likely to predict illness in kids than doctors

Parents should be treated as part of a child's care team in hospital, experts have said

Society

9 d. ago NHS breakdown of exactly how much screen time your children should have by age

The NHS has set out its recommendations when it comes to how much time children should spend in front of a screen based on their age - but some parents argue it's more about what they're consuming online

Politics