New UK screen time rules just dropped — and they’re stricter than most parents expected.
From 27 March 2026, England says: zero solo screens for under-2s (except quick video calls with family), and max one hour a day for 2–5 year olds — no screens at meals or the hour before bed. Co-view everything, stick to slow-paced content, and ditch fast social-media clips and AI toys completely.
The science is sobering: toddlers’ brains process info up to 10 times slower than adults. Fast-paced screens push them into fight-or-flight mode — racing heart, surging energy — while they’re sitting still. Researchers at the University of East London say this mismatch can wire kids for more tantrums and emotional struggles later. Using screens to calm meltdowns? It often backfires long-term.
As a parent, it’s brutal — we all know that explosion the second you take the tablet away.
But this feels like evidence finally catching up with what our gut has been telling us.
How are you handling screens with little ones — strict limits, co-viewing, or mostly winging it?
The Magnum Ice Cream Company are changing the recipes of : Twister tropical, Twister mallow and Twister pineapple. From February 2026, the product will now contain milk, which was not previously present in the recipe.
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@AnaphylaxisUK@MagnumUK This is so frustrating & disappointing to all those with a milk allergy, who rely on these ‘fruit’ ice lollies as a safe treat & to feel included when others are enjoying ice lollies. So many sad children who will now be told these are not safe! Lost loyal customers now
Why you crave chocolate 🍫 around your #period & what to do about it … sorry I got really passionate at the end!
🎥 @jujusheikh on TT- this video of a dad and husband coming home with chocolate supplies has all the feels! 🥰
@MrScottHead@CottinghamCofE@RockUKAdventure Thank you, @MrsLloyd_1 , @WasonMrs and Miss King for taking time away from your families to spend it with our children. K has not stopped talking about it yet 😂 she said she had the best time ever!! Hope you all have a relaxing weekend
Every year, pupils with allergies lose an average of 4.5 school days, contributing to 3 million lost days nationwide. Yet, they remain overlooked in the conversation around school absence.
Teachers are often alone with 30+ students. In an allergy emergency, every second counts. Allergy Emergency Cards created with @AllergyUK1 & @AnaphylaxisUK give clear steps and a call-for-help system without leaving the child.
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.@chrishemsworth is back and he's going to the edge of his comfort zone to uncover ways of living better with the help of cutting-edge science.
Season 2 of #LimitlessWithChrisHemsworth premieres August 15 on @DisneyPlus and @hulu. Season 1 is now streaming.
Thank you @oggs for the free Raspberry Ripple cupcakes! 🧁
We have purchased lots of these already, they are so delicious, come in a handy 2 pack and look amazing!
Thank you for being so inclusive and making cakes our daughter who has allergies can enjoy 😋
Stay by the sea this summer! ☀️
Book one of our seaside apartments above No1 Cromer – perfect for fish, chips, and a sunset view. July dates are going fast!
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@stafford_pe @Tesforteachers @MrScottHead Hope you had a great night! Love that our small school has positive male role models too. Good luck for your teacher training.
Parents of children with #foodallergy: Please participate in a survey on psychological service needs for food allergy. This is part of the #GAPS study. If interested, click here for more details: https://t.co/IEYQA3i2CK
#DrawWithRob was one of our favourite lockdown activities and our girl’s loved seeing their drawings on the grid 🙂 Thank you @RobBiddulph, it’s remains a family favourite and you helped get us through tough Covid times 👏 ✍️