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May 16, 2022 - 12:00 BST It's National Walking Month and Walk to School Week: here are 5 ways children can benefit from walking to school When was the last time you walked your child to school? We know, it's often so much easier to jump in the car, especially if you're running late – but encouraging your kids to walk to school has a myriad of health benefits. MORE: 7 helpful tips for combatting exam stress in teens from a psychologist It's National Walking Month in May and Walk to School Week from 16-22 May , a five-day annual challenge for pupils to experience first-hand the importance of walking. To get on board with this challenge, HELLO! asked Doctor, Psychiatrist and Living Streets ' Chair Dame Jane Roberts about the benefits of walking to school. Loading the player... WATCH: Royals on their first day of school Dame Jane told us: "A generation ago, 70 per cent of children walked to school. Now it’s … [Read more...] about Parenting: THIS is why your kids should walk to school

A NEW mum has shared an inventive hack for keeping her toddler comfortably cool in the summer months. In her successful Instagram series “Things I Wish I Knew As A First Time Mom”, mumfluencer Autumn Grace, aka @honestlyautumnb , says she relies on none other than frozen marshmallows. Explaining the reason behind her niche choice, Autumn said it was the perfect solution as actual ice packs are far too cold to hand over to her child. So, instead, she came up with the idea of trying out marshmallows - and it worked so well she wants other parents to know all about it. As footage of her placing the sweet treat in the freezer played out, Autumn told her followers: “Next time you get marshmallows, put them in the freezer. “These make the best ice packs for tiny humans because they don’t get too cold.” Read More in Parenting MAKING CHOICES I’m a parenting expert - three reasons not to tell kids to clear their plate HOME RUN … [Read more...] about First time mum shares marshmallow ice hack for keeping her toddler cool in the summer months

MILLIE Radford has shared adorable photos of her two children Ophelia and Chester - and revealed a very common struggle that most parents can relate to. The mum-of-two, who gave birth to Chester in February , took to Instagram where she shared a snap of her happy son, who showed off his big smile for the camera. Dressed in a sweet babygrow, he can be seen kicking his legs as he sits propped up against two pillows on his mum's bed. Millie, 20, also shared a photo of daughter Ophelia, who will be turning two this September, but noted how capturing a sweet picture wasn't quite as easy. Revealing a struggle that many parents face, she quipped: "This took many attempts. I struggle to get pictures of Ophelia." The snaps comes just a month after Millie shared a closer look at her baby daddy on her social media. READ MORE ON THE RADFORD FAMILY HAP-PIE DAYS Mum-of-22 Sue Radford looks amazing as she joins family at award's ceremony … [Read more...] about Millie Radford shares previously-unseen photos of her kids Ophelia & Chester – and details VERY relatable struggle

AMAZON is offering shoppers the chance to claim a free gift and up to 15% off baby essentials. How do you claim the offers? We hear you ask. Well, we have all the intel below. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Amazon baby sale - shop here Amazon shoppers who create a free Baby Wishlist can get a free gift when spending £20 or more. There are a number of free baby essentials from top brands included in the deal. Free gifts up for grabs include: Tommee Tippee Nappy Bin (RRP £13.99) WaterWipes Baby Wipes (4x60 Pack) (RRP £7.20) Tommee Tippee Bottle (RRP £6.74) Fisher-Price Countin' Reps Dumbbell (RRP £7) On top of the free gifts, Amazon is rolling out discounts on baby essentials in its Baby and Kids Week shopping event, which runs from 16 May to 22 May. There are many well-respected baby brands on offer, including Tommee Tippee, Pampers and Childs Farm - and lots of unmissable savings. Any Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon launch baby sale discounts and FREE gift when you follow these steps

A DAD to be has left the internet divided after he discovered the origin of the cute names his wife picked out for their twins. From flowers to loved family members, expecting parents find inspiration for baby names everywhere - including their own childhood. One man discovered the secret origin of the names his wife had picked out for their twin daughters. Names he had previously agreed were cute. Posting to Reddit the anonymous man wrote: “A few months ago I (25) and my wife Kaylie (22) discovered we were having twins. Obviously we’ve been over the moon about this and already prepared nurseries etc. for our beautiful girls, and talked a lot about names and such. “Kaylie suggested the names Bella and Sara, and even though they’re pretty common ones I do like them and it didn’t fall into the matching categories, or at least I thought that.” However, his opinion on the names was quick to change after a visit from Kaylie’s friend Brittany. READ MORE IN … [Read more...] about My wife picked cute names for our twin daughters – now I’ve found out why she liked them and banned her from using them

PARENTS have slammed a museum after a man dressed in women’s lingerie was pictured playing with Lego next to children. Photos show a man wearing black fishnet stockings, pink boots and women’s underwear, sitting with another person wearing a top hat surrounded by young children. They were taken at a ‘Nights at the Museum’ event at the  Australian Museum in Sydney and were recently posted on Twitter by a user with the handle @SydneyRadfem. “You let a male in fetish gear play in the kids Lego pit during the school holidays,” the woman said, news.com.au reports. “When I spoke to security they said they could do nothing and pointed me to the organiser. He’s sitting there with his full package out. Disgusting!” One Twitter users also expressed their anger at the pictures and criticised the museum for letting the man play alongside kids dressed in “fetish” gear. READ MORE ON SYDNEY MURDER TWIST Chilling clues that could solve 40yr murder … [Read more...] about Parents slam museum for allowing man in ‘fetish’ outfit play with Lego alongside children at kids event

MEGAN Thee Stallion remembered her parents when she graduated from Southern Texas University this weekend. The rapper was raised by her mom until she was eight when her dad returned from prison. How did Megan Thee Stallion’s mom die? Megan Thee Stallion's mom Holly Thomas was diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away in March 2019. She shared the news on Instagram and said, “The best mom in the whole world. The strongest woman on the planet. I can’t even put complete sentences together rn RIP mama.” Skeptics on social media believed the news was a conspiracy because it aligned with Megan's entrance as an up-and-comer in the industry. NFL player Larry Johnson tweeted it was a “coincidence” that Megan’s mom had passed away. Most read in Celebrity SATURDALES NIGHT FEVER Ex-Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas signs up for this year's Strictly SPICE IT UP Wanting to be very thin is 'old fashioned'… men love curves, says … [Read more...] about What happened to Megan Thee Stallion’s parents?

Terrified parents have been told to keep an eye out for signs of deadly hepatitis in their children after a dozen were confirmed dead in an unexplained outbreak. Hundreds of kids have now been infected as the liver disease continues to strike children across the world — with doctors still baffled as to what might be behind the uptick in cases. Officials in Europe report that 11 children have sadly passed away from hepatitis, with another casualty recorded in Ireland last week. The World Health Organisation (WHO) meanwhile revealed infections had been reported in 20 countries, with 70 potential cases under investigation in a further 13 territories. Experts from the UK Health Security Agency say that infections have increased since children began mixing again after pandemic restrictions were lifted, commenting: "Almost all of the cases have been seen in children under 10, with most cases aged between three and five years. "Most of the children affected were previously … [Read more...] about Parents get grim hepatitis warning after 12 children die in mysterious outbreak

USING a thermometer has become common place over the last two years. The coronavirus pandemic has meant that we've been religiously checking our temperatures - as a raised one indicates infection . But experts have warned that some brands shouldn't be used to measure your child's temperature. First aiders at CPR Kids said that you should be wary when it comes to using products with a traffic light system on your little ones. The trained professionals said: "You may have seen thermometers that use a 'traffic light' system, where certain results are shown as either red (bad), amber (concerning), or green (good). "If you have one of these types, or are thinking of buying one, please DO NOT rely on the traffic light system." Read more on first aid advice MUM’S THE WORD I’m a first aider - here’s 17 household items that can poison your toddler DEADLY BUGS Warning to parents over surge in old viruses in kids that can prove … [Read more...] about I’m a first aider – you must NOT rely on a thermometer’s traffic light system when it comes to your kids

Boris Johnson has ‘no empathy’ says Christine Jardine Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine took aim at the Boris Johnson ’s Government for their lack of response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis fuelled by hikes in energy prices and inflation . The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has been under mounting pressure to provide additional support but has so far failed to do so. The Conservative minister Rachel MacLean has suggested struggling families should take on more hours and seek better-paid work opportunities to cushion the effect of rising prices. For Ms Jardine, the remarks are further proof that … [Read more...] about ‘What about people who are struggling!’ Boris Johnson slammed for having ‘no empathy’