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In December 2025, the government published its Child Poverty Strategy, titled “Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty.” It is...

SEND White Paper 2026: What UK Parents Need to Know (Consultation Closes 18 May) | Darling Mellow
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SEND White Paper 2026: What UK Parents Need to Know (Consultation Closes 18 May)

On Monday 13 April 2026, MPs debated the government’s SEND White Paper in the House of Commons. On Tuesday, the...

Two-Child Limit Scrapped: What Every UK Family Needs to Know (April 2026) | Darling Mellow
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Two-Child Limit Scrapped: What Every UK Family Needs to Know (April 2026)

On 6 April 2026, one of the most controversial welfare policies in recent UK history came to an end. The...

Every Money Change Affecting UK Families in April 2026: The Complete Guide | Darling Mellow
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Every Money Change Affecting UK Families in April 2026: The Complete Guide

April 2026 has brought more financial changes for UK families than any single month in recent memory. Wages are up,...

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Touched Out: Why Every Mum Feels It and What Actually Helps

There is a moment that most mothers recognise but few talk about. Your child reaches for a cuddle and instead...

Screen Time Boundaries That Actually Work (Without the Daily Battles) | Darling Mellow
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Screen Time Boundaries That Actually Work (Without the Daily Battles)

If the phrase “turn it off” has become the most frequently repeated sentence in your household, you are not alone....

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25 Free Things to Do With Kids This May Half Term (UK 2026)

May half term does not have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the best memories come from the...

EHCP Process Explained: A Clear Step-by-Step Guide for UK Parents (2026) | Darling Mellow
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EHCP Process Explained: A Clear Step-by-Step Guide for UK Parents (2026)

If you’ve been told your child might need an EHCP — or you think they do but nobody at school...

47 Completely Free Things to Do With Kids in the UK (Updated 2026) | Darling Mellow
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47 Completely Free Things to Do With Kids in the UK (Updated 2026)

The cost of living hasn’t eased up. Soft play is £12 a child. A family cinema trip is £50 before...

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2026: What Every UK Parent Needs to Know | Darling Mellow
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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2026: What Every UK Parent Needs to Know

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is the biggest change to home education law in England and Wales in decades....

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