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Young journalists quiz Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Walking to school alone can be good for a child's sense of independence, but they need to learn to do it safelyplaceholder image

10 top tips for children walking to school alone - and when they can

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The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

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Children are accepting follow requests from people they don't know

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)placeholder image

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

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King Charles III's coronation explained for kids - a guide for parents

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First News: catch that sausage

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First News: The biggest football boot in the world Nigel Booth

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First News: A sssurprise discovery!

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First News: A royal edition of the regular children’s home page

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First News: Piggies that wiggle!

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First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

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First News: Mo Farah's true story is revealed

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First News - Shark season is here!

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First News: Unbeelievable art!

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First News - Wow! The world's tallest dog

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First News: A beary good idea!

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First News - Kids: "Farm animals should be treated like humans"

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First News: Space to nest Christine Emelone

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First News - What's going on in Ukraine

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First News: Cars make schools suffer

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First News - Finding a cure for cancer

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Keeping children safe - First News Look Up! Campaign supported by JPI Media

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New campaign warns child ‘smombies’ of phone dangers while crossing roads

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First News: Alerting pupils to danger of crossing road while using mobile phones

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First News: G'day Joey!

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First News: Puppy power!

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First News: goldfish go driving!

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What a year! Just take a look back

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First News: Everyone Is Brainy! Christine Emelone

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Melting sea ice helping predators hunt for longer in Arctic waters

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First News: Funny memes that help people cope with stress

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First News: Helping children make sense of the world

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King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

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Four major brands banned over 'misleading' green delivery claims

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David Beckham's favourite Ninja gadgets with up to £200 off

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David Walliams' £10.5m London mansion goes up for sale