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Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Most Lincolnshire children starting in school September have secured places at one of their three preferred schools. Photo: Google Streetview

Majority of children get their first-choice of Lincolnshire primary schools

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

Marshchapel Infant School in Grainthorpe was so pleased with its Ofsted report that it treated the children to some home-made ice cream from one of local firm Bensley's vans.

Ice cream treat for children after school's glowing report from Ofsted

Parents worry their kids are going to spend the entire two weeks on their devices

Parents think kids will spend four hours a day on screens this Easter

A couple on their wedding day clasping hands with the bride's father

Funny and heart-warming wedding moments: Blind Date vow renewal

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

Ron Weasley lookalike Lewis Parker.

Uncanny Ron Weasley lookalike bringing magic to Harry Potter fans

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

There are quite a few different types of state-funded schools in England

Everything you need to know about the different types of state school

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

(Photo: Michelle Kennedy)

‘I was a boss who expected office time - one thing changed everything'

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

These East Midlands' schools had some of the lowest absence rates in the region

The 15 East Midlands secondary schools with the highest attendance

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Ms Philippines Great Britain 2024

Top 4 quirky UK series: Ms Philippines Great Britain and more

Children at dozens of East Midlands primary schools will be involved in the free breakfast programme's initial pilot

All of the East Midlands primary schools getting free breakfast clubs

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

Chickenpox is a viral infection that mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age

Warning to parents over the dangers of 'chicken pox parties'

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The best pocket money cards and apps to teach financial independence

Grimoldby School Reception Class.

Faces of World Book Day around Louth

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

Class 4 at Mrs Mary King's School, Martin.

World Book Day fun at Sleaford area schools and library

It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Lincolnshire Libraries World Book Day Costume Swap and Create project is for all children and their parents who want to take part in World Book Day.

Smiffys Make Major costume donation to Lincolnshire libraries for children to en...

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Honey is a popular pancake topping - but it shouldn't be given to children under one.

The one ingredient you should never feed your baby on Pancake Day

87 per cent of children have got their first choice secondary school in Lincolnshire.

87 per cent of children get first choice secondary school in Lincolnshire

Parents and pupils snuggled up at Reading Café

Pupils and parents share stories at primary school Reading Café

Some groups of children get legal priority when it comes to school places, and schools also have their own criteria for handling too many applications

Which children get priority when it comes to secondary school places

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

A photo of children using smartphones

Screenagers: Smartphone impact on children

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

Starting secondary school can be a scary time for children

Children's 7 biggest fears about starting secondary school

You have the right to appeal if your child isn't offered a place in your secondary school of choice

How to appeal if your child doesn't get into chosen secondary school

The Government says the new guidance will help parents save cash by preventing 'overcharging on childcare'

How much you could save on free childcare - as new 'protections' added

National secondary school offers day is coming up quick

When is secondary school offers day - and what parents need to know
Secondary school offers day is almost here 🙌

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Yes, you really can buy a pair of Crocs for £8. If you must...

Amazon is selling genuine kids' Crocs for £8 - but there is a catch

Photo of children with smartphones

What to Watch This Week: The Death of Nightlife?

Nearly seven in 10 scammed children are left feeling anxious as a result

7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

Half term can be a stressful time for parents but it doesn't have to be.

The nine ways that parents can beat the stress this half term

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Top 4 apps for building kids' reading and maths skills this half-term

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study

These sixth forms were among the East Midlands' top performers in the most recent school year

The 20 best state sixth forms in the East Midlands for 2025

File photo of a pile of pound sterling notes

Maternity and paternity payments to rise in April: how much you’ll get

These sixth forms were among England's top performing state schools for A Levels last year

The 21 top state sixth forms for A Levels in England named

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids