A maths question aimed at children aged five to seven is confusing adults as no one can seem to figure out the answer. Twitter user mmatigari shared an image of the question that required kids to study the pattern and fill in the missing numbers – and all for four measly marks. “Apparently, this math question appeared…
What Is The Toothpaste Pregnancy Test And Does It Work?
Pregnancy tests are available at the majority of supermarkets and pharmacies, but some women are using an alternative method to check if they’re pregnant, without leaving their bathroom. The “toothpaste pregnancy test” is the cheap, DIY method gaining popularity and it’s just as bizarre as it sounds. To conduct the test, women mix a small…
Barnardo’s Issues Advice For Worried Parents Watching ‘Coronation Street’ Grooming Storyline
Parents are being given advice about the warning signs of sexual exploitation, following developments in a ‘Coronation Street’ storyline. Barnardo’s has issued the guidance as the ITV soap continues to explore the grooming of 16-year-old Bethany Platt by Nathan Curtis, which sees her consider the older character as her boyfriend, after being won over with…
The Ultimate Moments of Joy Playlist To Soundtrack Your Kids’ Summer
Our favourite songs trigger happy memories. Dancing at weddings with electric in the air, singing along with our parents in the car as kids and unforgettable nights out with friends are all triggered with familiar strings of chords. Whether it’s the lyrics speaking to you or a foot-twitching tempo, these are the songs that are…
The Most Successful Menswear Collaborations
Very little sells better than celebrity when it comes to fashion. But what’s proved to be the true winning collaborative time and time again is finding common ground. From an international superstar like David Beckham coming together with high street retailer H&M, to legendary American basketball player Michael Jordan’s super successful collaboration with sportswear giant…
Suicidal Pregnant Women And New Mums Reassured They’re Not Alone, By ‘Our Chance’ Charity Campaign
Mums have opened up about their mental health problems in a bid to save the lives of new mothers and pregnant women at risk of suicide. The charities Best Beginnings and Sands launched the above film, ‘My Mental Health Matters’, on Tuesday 15 November, with the support of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The video…
Victoria Beckham Shares Adorable Photo Cuddling Harper, As Son Romeo Hilariously Trolls Her Outfit
Victoria Beckham shared an adorable photo of herself cuddling five-year-old Harper in bed on a Sunday morning. The sweet mother-daughter snap, posted on Sunday 11 June, showed her cradling Harper while they both appeared to be snoozing. “Such a cute photo,” one person commented. “Those two have such a strong bond. The entire family seems very…
Children’s Fussy Eating Is ‘Significantly Influenced’ By Genes, Study Finds
Parents whose children are fussy eaters can rest easy in the knowledge that it’s not all their fault. Researchers from the UK and Norway looked at more than 1,900 families with twins aged 16 months to see if genetics were involved in picky eating. The analysis showed a child’s tendency to be picky about eating is heavily…
School Bans Fidget Spinners After Girl Appeals To Her Headteacher
A school has banned ‘Fidget Spinners’ from lessons after an anonymous pupil wrote to her headteacher to complain about the disruption they were causing in class. Churchill Academy, in north Somerset, has officially changed its policy on the gadgets after head Chris Hildrew received a letter from a girl in Year Seven. hafakot via Getty…
Jamie Oliver Shares Father-Son Photo With Baby River, But Some Parents Are Concerned
Jamie Oliver shared an adorable father-son shot in the kitchen with baby River, but some parents are voicing their concerns. The 41-year-old was holding his six-month-old son on his hip, while using his other hand to fry some food on the hob. River Rocket seemed transfixed on the frying pan in front of him. “Gotta start…