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Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The new Yoto Mini 4th Generation starts shipping today and I’ve already ordered one for Christmas

The new Yoto Mini starts shipping today and I can’t wait to get mine

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays

Ten toys under £10 to keep kids entertained this summer

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

The Owlet Dream Sock is a wearable smart baby monitor that tracks pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep through a companion app

Parents can save £100 on the Owlet Dream Sock smart baby monitor
The wearable Owlet Dream Sock tracks a baby's pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep patterns, and it's now available with a £100 Amazon discount
Natalie Dixon

Flamingo Land’s major rollercoasters are included in the discounted half-term ticket deal.

Flamingo Land launches huge half-term ticket sale

Steam engines, classic vehicles and fairground attractions come together for a full day of Spring Bank Holiday entertainment at Pickering Vintage Rally

Pickering Vintage Rally tickets from £3.50 in Wowcher deal

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO set trends

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Aldi's lamb dinner is available for just over £2 a head for a family of four this Easter.

Best Easter 2026 supermarket deals: Aldi's meal is just over £2 a head

Freebies galore in this special Simba Sleep promotion

Simba Hybrid mattress review: the upgrade that fixed my sleep

Now's the time to plan for Mothers Day

Mothers Day 2026 UK: date and 25 brilliant gift ideas

Inflation drops - but energy prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation falls but electricity bills jump 5.3%

Beautiful baby Caleb was the first baby of 2026 to be born at Bronte Birthing Unit in Dewsbury.

Welcome to the world, Caleb - the first baby born at Bronte Birth Centre in 2026

Explore the list of walking routes near Dewsbury, Batley and Cleckheaton. Picture: Jim Fitton/Google

Local winter walks to explore with family this Christmas holiday

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

More families are turning to regulated financial advisers to help navigate inheritance and the growing £7 trillion wealth shift.

The £7 trillion wealth shift changing who holds UK wealth

Two-year-old Lyla Storey did from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes.

Lyla’s Law: Supporting a family’s fight for change after a preventable tragedy

HMRC is reviewing the suspension of child benefit for around 23,500 parents wrongly flagged as having left the UK (Photo: Pexels)

23,500 hit by HMRC benefit suspension - how to get your money back

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

A vanity unit transformed into a canvas of colour – proof of just how far 34 St John’s interactive tool can go.

Discover your perfect bathroom colour with 34 St John
Move over white and grey — the latest bathroom trend is all about personality. This interactive colour tool from 34 St John lets you test thousands of shades and find the one that feels like you.
Marc Reeves

About one in five parents admit they are unsure what “reasonable” screen time looks like for children

Expert tips for managing your child's social media use over half-term

The countries you can fly to from Leeds Bradford Airport this winter

The October half-term holiday begins soon, across most local authority areas in England

When half-term starts and ends - and other term dates you need to know

Pure Pet Food air-dries fresh ingredients, which makes them much easier to store and serve

Dog owners are swapping pricey raw food for these easy cupboard meals

The Bank of Mum and Dad just opened a branch overseas — sort of

The Bank of Mum and Dad goes global – here’s how it actually works

Probiotic supplements can work wonders for your pet's gut health - and help with various ailments

Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

Pure is made from entirely natural ingredients - and it can be stored in a cupboard

Save 40% on revolutionary dog food owners say is changing their lives

Digital Awareness UK co-founder Emma Robertson (bottom left) says September is the perfect time to start setting screen time expectations

Why now is the best time to talk about screen time with your kids

Momcozy unveils the DreamSync™ Sound Machine – a smart, multifunctional sleep companion for babies, toddlers, and parents.

Momcozy unveils the DreamSync™ Sound Machine

Back to school: Honolulu Plus series - available from Ohuhu in 24 colours for £29 and 36 colours for £45 and Amazon in 36 colours for £44.99.

Back to school: Honolulu Plus series - available from Ohuhu in 24 colours

Ultimately, parents will need to decide whether their child is mature enough to handle walking to school alone

How to tell if your child is ready to walk to school alone this year

Creating healthy bedtime habits and encouraging time spent outdoors can both help kids cut back on screen time

9 tips for curbing your child's screen time - before school returns

This gorgeous home, on High Meadows, is currently available on Rightmove for £1.2 million.

Inside an incredible £1.2 million mansion in Thornhill, for sale on Rightmove

From retro bikes to plush toys and Pokémon cards, these are just some of the kidult favourites flying off shelves right now.

Why I suddenly want a Squishmallow and a £999 Raleigh Chopper

Will you bag a mystery holiday from Wowcher?

Last-minute family mystery holidays from £99pp – flights and hotel

As more children get smartphones at a younger age, parents face growing pressure to strike a balance between independence and online safety

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

Children spending too much time online are exposed to a wide variety of risks, experts say

10 online risks parents must be aware of these summer holidays
Screen time has shot up over the holidays, and it could be putting kids at risk 💻
Amber Allott

The Lafufu advent calendar is already winning over little fans – perfect for early Christmas gifting or festive countdown fun

Lafufu advent calendar now £15.99 – 24 surprise toys revealed

TikTok is planning a number of safety changes that give parents more insight into how their children are using the app

3 new safety features coming to TikTok that parents need to know about

A family enjoying one of the classic rides at Gulliver’s Kingdom – a perfect summer day out for kids and parents alike.

Parents rush for £12.50 theme park deal with two parks to pick from

Oakwell Hall and Country Park will host its annual Yorkshire Day event on August 3. Picture: Jim Fitton

Yorkshire Day 2025: Free family-friendly event to return to Oakwell Hall

Visitors can learn about the fascinating history of the hall or roam the stunning surrounding estate at Shibden Hall, around a 40 minute drive from Dewsbury at Lister’s Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG. Tripadvisor rating of 4.7 from more than 1,000 reviews.

Summer holidays: Ideas for family days out

Uncover your unique family story with a MyHeritage DNA kit

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Visitors can meet The Wombles daily during the school holidays, until September 1.

We took a cable car over the Derwent Valley for a day out to remember

Moving from primary to secondary school can be a big change

School head's 7 tips for smoothing the leap from primary to secondary

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure brings the beloved pups to the stage in a fun, interactive show

Paw Patrol Live – Yorkshire families save 50% on tickets this August

Uncover your unique family story with a MyHeritage DNA kit

How Yorkshire are you? DNA kit now £29

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