Nine in 10 councils in England see rise in people using food banks
Local authorities reveal devastating toll of coronavirus on households who have struggled to keep a roof over their heads A rise in the use of food banks and an increase… »
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UK working mothers are ‘sacrificial lambs’ in coronavirus childcare crisis
Exclusive: Survey reveals lack of childare played role in almost half of female layoffs ‘Sexist policies’: mothers struggle to return to work Economic fallout from pandemic will hit women hardest… »
Google launches ‘Read Along,’ a free app that helps young children practice reading
Google today is launching a new app, Read Along, that aims to help elementary school students practice their reading skills and stay educationally engaged amid school closures due to coronavirus…. »
Harmattan: 2 died, family of 6 hospitalized in Plateau
Tribune Online Harmattan: 2 died, family of 6 hospitalized in Plateau The harsh freezing weather occasioned by severe harmattan in Jos capital of Plateau State has claimed two lives, leaving… »
Fabric’s new app helps parents with the hard stuff, including wills, life insurance & shared finances
A new app called Fabric aims to make it simpler for parents to plan for their family’s long-term financial well-being. The goal is to offer parents a one-stop-shop that includes… »
There’s so much family fun to be had in Dubai
ALTHOUGH Dubai is jam-packed with glamorous beach clubs and glitzy hotels it’s also the perfect destination for a fun-packed holiday with the kids. From tots to teenagers there are all… »
Oxford professor’s children refused visas to join her in UK
US family split as Home Office makes it increasingly difficult for overseas academics to work in UK universities Amber Murrey, an American academic, was “ecstatic” about being appointed associate professor… »
Go wild at Disneyland Paris this summer as The Lion King And Jungle Festival roars into the parks
GO wild at Disneyland Paris this summer as The Lion King And Jungle Festival roars into the parks. Celebrating the launch of the new Disney blockbuster movie, there are new… »
Disneyland Paris deals – get a free Disney PhotoPass or return Eurotunnel crossing when you book in June
ARE you looking for a good last-minute deal to Disneyland Paris? This June, if you book tickets for Disneyland Paris or Les Villages Nature Paris, you’ll receive a free PhotoPass… »
Easter Holidays 2019: The best family activities in the UK with deals to Legoland, Thorpe Park and more
READY for some family fun during the Easter Holidays? From Thorpe Park and Go Ape adventures, to Safari drive experiences – we’ve found something for every family. Getty – Contributor… »
Step targets teens and parents with a no-fees mobile bank account and Visa card
A new mobile banking startup called Step wants to help bring teenagers and other young adults into the cashless era. Today, cash is used less often, as more consumers shop… »
Study links high levels of screen time to slower child development
Researchers say children who used screens more did worse in tests, but findings are disputed A study has linked high levels of screen time with delayed development in children, reigniting… »
Google’s search data shows YouTube’s influence over this season’s hottest toys
If there was any doubt about YouTube’s power to influence children, look no further than this year’s list of the hottest holiday toys, based on Google shopping search data. According… »
Teen debit card Current now acts more like a real bank account
Current, the app-controlled teen debit card that’s managed by parents, is starting to look more like a bank. Today, the startup announced it’s now adding support for routing and account… »
Schools can’t be substitute parents, Ofsted chief warns
Issues such as obesity are better handled in the home, says Amanda Spielman Parents must not “abdicate their responsibility” by expecting schools to solve all the major problems children face,… »
Discover wild animals and meet friendly reindeer on magical trip to see the Northern Lights in Finland
SEEING the Northern Lights is up there on my bucket list with skydiving and seeing West Ham win the Prem – no matter how unlikely that last one might be…. »
England adoption rates falling as IVF improves, says senior official
Call to speed up adoptions, as method of having children faces increasing competition A drop in the rate of children being adopted is partly caused by improvements in IVF, the… »
Google and Disney launch interactive Little Golden Books that work with Google Home
Today’s kids are too young to remember Disney’s read-along books and records, which combined narration and sounds with physical books to make reading more entertaining. But they may have laid… »
Foreign secretary hints he believes same Russian cell behind Salisbury poisoning and Czech explosion The British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, said the UK stood in “full support” of the Czech… »
No 10 did not say whether Whitty and Vallance backed the move; No 10 won’t commit to Covid inquiry ending before next general election Boris Johnson: inquiry into Covid handling… »
