Children
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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon trial: what the jury has heard
In Depth Couple's baby was found dead in a Lidl 'bag for life'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Best family-friendly West End shows
The Week Recommends The pick of theatre aimed at a younger audience, from Frozen to Mrs Doubtfire
By Adrienne Wyper Published
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The problem with the government's free childcare scheme
Under the radar Critics say the expansion plan is 'delusional' and could lead to nursery closures
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Does declining birth rate spell doom for Britain?
Today's Big Question Ageing population puts pressure on welfare state, economy and fabric of society, while fertility is rising on populist agendas
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The rise of melatonin
The Explainer Use of synthetic sleep hormone increased dramatically in both UK and US, especially among children
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why a bale of straw is hanging from a London bridge
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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5 tips to navigate the high costs of child care
A few tweaks could offer some much-needed financial relief
By Becca Stanek Published
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Welcome to The Week Junior Science+Nature
The Week Junior Science+Nature is a monthly magazine from the award-winning team behind The Week Junior that feeds curious young minds and fires up a passion for discovery.
By The Week Junior Published
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Generation Alpha: the new kids making Gen Z feel old
feature The next generation of children are on the cusp of becoming teenagers – and are making their presence felt
By Felicity Capon Published
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The Beanie Bubble: the true story behind fallen toy empire film
Under the Radar New release depicts rise and fall of 1990s stuffed plushy phenomenon
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The pros and cons of school uniforms
Pros and Cons Do rules around clothing promote discipline and inclusion or are they a pricey constraint on individuality?
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Pros and cons of surrogacy in the UK
Pros and Cons The government is currently considering substantial reforms to surrogacy law in the UK
By Richard Windsor Published
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Why are British five-year-olds 7cm shorter than western peers?
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Breastfeeding for longer linked to better exam results
Speed Read New study suggests breast milk could help secure a child top grades in GCSEs
By Rebekah Evans Published
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