Autumn is here! It’s cold, rainy, and…windy! Time to get out that kite and fly it in one of these five places. As the temperatures drop and the breezes pick up, you might want to go and fly your kite with your children. It’s a...
When to give kids their first smartphone
Sten Kirkbak shares his insights on what parents should know before giving children their first smartphone. Sten Kirkbak is the co-founder of XPLORA, the watch phone designed to keep children safe when out and about. Using his...
The Guilty film review
How do you save a kidnapped woman when the only tool you have is a phone? We watched The Guilty and found out. Gustav Möller’s directorial debut is a smash of Scandi-noir, bringing nerve-ending tension and great writing to the...
Introducing Dandydill Way: luxury toiletries for kids
We take a look at a natural and luxurious new range of toiletries for children that has just hit the market. Made to take exceptional care of muddy knees, smudged faces and tangled hair, Dandydill Way is inspired by the wild and...
being dad
5 ways to encourage children to read
Turn off the screen and help your child connect with reading from a tangible page with this advice...
Is swearing in front of your kids acceptable?
Do you use the ‘s’ and ‘f’ words in front of your kids and instantly regret...
gear & gadgets
When to give kids their first smartphone
Sten Kirkbak shares his insights on what parents should know before giving children their first...
Top 5 ultrabooks to buy in 2018
Ultrabooks are both portable and powerful. We look at the best of 2018 so far… Ultrabooks are...
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how to guide
How to survive a horrid cold or flu this autumn
Learn how to get through a cold or flu this autumn with these top tips. As summer closes up for the...
A parents’ guide to university clearing
Here’s all you need to know about university clearing with UCAS. While it can be...
How to successfully wean your little one
Confused about how to wean your baby? Follow this advice for a smooth transition from liquids to...
Clean-up time: a guide to bathing your baby
Follow our guide on how to bathe your baby with these simple steps. Keeping your baby clean can...
days out
New Scientist Live at the ExCeL London is on now!
New Scientist Live, the world’s most exciting festival of ideas and discovery, returns for its...
Fortnite dance classes (yes, really)
Learn how the Fortnite phenomenon has spawned a dance class for kids. While the huge popularity of...
5 Autumn-inspired dating ideas
Feel fulfilled and reconnect with your spouse by trying out some of these crisp autumn-coloured...
The fun bug: things to do with a sick child
Nurofen share their top 10 fun activities to do with a poorly child. It can be especially tough on...
famous fathers
reviews
Hamilton theatre review
The extraordinary Hamilton is now playing at the Victoria Place Theatre in London’s West End. The hit Broadway musical uses hip hop to tell the story of one of the founding fathers of America. Direct from Broadway The production...