The Duke of Cambridge has spoken about his concerns over the effect of social media on children, branding the situation ‘alarming’. Speaking at a children’s media summit, William delivered a hard-hitting speech, saying: ‘As a parent, I believe we have grounds for concern’. He attended alongside the Duchess of Cambridge, who is currently expecting the …

You might assume that creative ability is one of those things that you’re either born with or not, but a new study has shown that mothers can a strong influence on the creativity of their children. And it looks like mums with one particular personality trait are more likely to cultivate a creative environment for …

Fewer toys give children a better quality of playtime according to a study bound to give parents pause for thought this Christmas. Giving children just four toys means that they focus on a single one for more time and play more creatively. Researchers found that children with fewer toys have more ‘imagination, and skill development’ …

A six-year-old from Russia has been hailed the ‘most beautiful girl in the world’ – following in the footsteps of French model Thylane Blondeau. Anastasia Knyazeva has already amassed a legion of fans online, who have been wowed by her doll-like features and striking blue eyes. The youngster is a successful child model, having starred …

Traditions are what make the holiday season special, from building snowmen and decorating the Christmas tree to epic games of dreidel. Thinking of starting a holiday tradition with your new spouse this year? It’s never too late to put a personal twist on the celebrations you already love. Here are seven ideas to make this …