Daily Express :: Parenting Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 23:24:41 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Inside Cheryl Cole's secret heartbreak and family pain 'after seeing the worst of life']]>

Girls Aloud star Cheryl has faced deeply personal struggles behind the scenes.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0100Celebrity NewsCheryl, Parenting, Cheryl Cole, family challenges, Girls Aloud, personal resilience<![CDATA[HMRC issues £2,000 'per child' reminder to parents]]>

Some parents can get even more help under a Government scheme.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:12:00 +0100Personal FinanceHMRC, Benefits, Parenting, School, Employment, Education, Tax-Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare explained, How does Tax-Free Childcare work, Tax-Free Childcare eligibility, Tax-Free Childcare reminder, childcare funding, eligibility criteria<![CDATA[HMRC hands 7 million households £1,406 extra benefits cash from April 6]]>

New payment rates from April 6 will give households an extra boost of cash.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0100Personal FinanceHMRC, Child benefit, National Insurance, Benefits, Parenting, Child Benefit, Financial Support, National Insurance Credits<![CDATA[Is it cheaper to visit Center Parcs in Europe or the UK in the school holidays?]]>

Center Parcs in the UK may be famous for its family activities, but they can be expensive during the school holidays. Is it cheaper to head to the continent?

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0100Travel NewsActivity Holidays (section), School, Parenting, Staycation, France holidays, Center Parcs, UK vs Europe, holiday costs, family travel<![CDATA[Lack of fathers and male role models is making life hell for boys]]>

Men have been urged to step up and provide role models

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0100PoliticsParenting, Gender, Politics (section), Male role models, Fatherlessness, Manosphere, Youth clubs shortage<![CDATA[Universal Credit claimants urged to 'make crucial check or lose £2,000']]>

April 6 marks the increase of Universal Credit and the removal of the two-child benefit cap, expecting to lift 450,000 children out of poverty.

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0100Personal FinanceUniversal Credit, Cost of living, Parenting, Benefits, Finance (section), Single Parents, Financial Checks, Childcare Costs<![CDATA['Don't throw away Easter egg packaging' with 'little-known' use for kids]]>

This could be cute

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100LifeParenting, Toddler, Easter eggs, Food (section), Viral news, TikTok, Easter egg packaging, repurposing, toddler activities, parenting tips<![CDATA[Alton Towers 2-for-1 deal gives you free day at Thorpe Park, Chessington or LEGOLAND]]>

If you're thinking about spending a day at Alton Towers, this offer means you get a second extra day at one of Merlin's theme parks for free

]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0100UKStaycation, Parenting, Money saving, Alton Towers, Merlin theme parks, Twice the Fun ticket, Easter holiday deals<![CDATA[Girl, 7 drowned on golf course after being left with child minder recommended on Facebook]]>

Nyla May Bradshaw, who suffered from autism, was found in a pond on the Owston Hall golf course.

]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0100UKFacebook, Accident, Parenting, Nyla May Bradshaw, childminder, drowning incident, Facebook recommendation<![CDATA[Keir Starmer needs to grow a pair – and learn this vital lesson from Elon Musk]]>

OPINION - VANESSA FELTZ: This dragging of feet simply isn't good enough from our Prime Minister

]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100PoliticsElon Musk, Keir Starmer, Parenting, Vanessa Feltz, Screen time