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Anxious kids? 8 empowering ways to help

It is normal for children to experience anxiety at some stage in their lives however knowing how to help them to cope with it can be a...

Hilarious kids spelling mistakes

Finding a funny kids spelling error is something the Family Lowdown members are very good at. We round up some of our favourites right...

18 Super Simple World Book Day Costume Ideas

Worried about finding a costume (or affording one) for World Book day? We have rounded up some of your best ideas for quick, cheap and...

Why working for the NHS can work for you

A recent post into FAMILY LOWDOWN TIPS & IDEAS about working for the NHS had an astonishing result. Hundreds of members stepped forward...

15 books for children with strong female characters

If you’re looking for children’s stories with a strong female protagonist, we’ve got the lowdown on 15 of our favourite books featuring...

Ten books about grief and loss

Knowing what to say to children when somebody dies can be difficult to navigate, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II has meant that...

Why learning to swim is for more than just safety

Swimming lessons can be pricey and any parent that has taken their kids to a public pool will know all about the chaotic dash to pack the...

The ultimate uni packing guide

Are you sending your offspring off to Uni this year? Here are 27 things to pack for university that you may have missed Going to...