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Research reveals 79% of Scottish teens indulge in more junk food over summer

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

Younger users have created their own emoji-based slang, language experts say

The top 10 emojis used differently between generations

In each of Scotland's regions, there are schools that excel in their own unique way

Scotland's top-performing primary schools in every council area named

Former Team GB Olympian Sam Quek speaks out following upsetting survey results

Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study shows

Parents and children gathered in Victoria Quay this morning to protest against the closure of the building's nursery

Government staff protest to save on-site nursery after 'shock' closure

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9 affordable ways for parents to cut back-to-school supply costs

Vaccination plea following death of child after contracting measles

Even with new legal safeguards, parents have a role to play in keeping children safe online

1 in 10 kids have seen adult content online – safety talks at any age

2,000 mums and dads with children aged between 11 and 17 find quality time together is becoming more difficult due to screens

Parents worry about kids' screen time - but admit they're guilty too

These Scottish schools have maintained consistently high achievement rates

The high schools among Scotland's top performers for 5 years running

The Scotsman Health Awards 2024 Midwife Award winner Melissa Lindsay (centre), next to Health Secretary Neil Gray (right).

The 'compassionate' midwife on Orkney helping parents deal with loss

Parents struggling with expense of school trips

Glastonbury revellers take home 39 items to wash at mum and dad’s

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Is a SIPP right for you? Five things Scots should know before investing

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

Some Edinburgh classes will exceed 25 children.

Exclusive Class size limit to be breached in Edinburgh schools 'to save costs'

Lauren Conroy as Zoe Murphy and Ryan Kopel as Evan Hansen in musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Musical stars tell how parents of teens thank them at the stage door

Hollywood Bowl is launching a nationwide design-a-pin competition in celebration of this year’s summer of music.

Rock and bowl with Hollywood Bowl’s design a pin competition

Less Scots are having babies.

Why are less Scots having babies? The answer is very obvious. Rachel Amery

The prestigious Fettes College in Edinburgh counts former prime minister Sir Tony Blair among its alumni. Picture: PA

Exclusive Fettes College looks to cut staff in face of rising costs

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7 of the best safe summer jobs for your teenager this school holiday

Parents rate Pear Tree Nursery as one of the Top 20 nurseries in Scotland

GV of the Scottish Government building at Victoria Quay in Leith

Exclusive Civil servant anger as Scottish Government nursery to close

The document aims to tackle rising levels of violence in Scottish schools.

Give schools the tools to end pupil violence, ministers told

29 per cent believe the word ‘cash’ may die out entirely one day

Poll shows cash divide - Gen Z say ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, is based in Sleat, on the Isle of Skye

How new Bill would strengthen parents rights to ask for Gaelic school Kate Forbes

Papaya has warned of the mental impact of exposing children to smartphones and social media. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty

Exclusive Charity warning of youth smartphone use to start work in Scotland

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is proud to support Drowning Prevention Week (14th-21st June 2025)

Win a year of free swimming lessons during Drowning Prevention Week with Fife Sp...

School girls arrive at Glenalmond College for the first day of term. A High Court challenge against the decision to charge VAT for private schools has failed. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Private schools lose High Court challenge to overturn VAT fees

Richard Ramos

Richard Ramos brings Scottish dads a Father’s Day gift that will last longer tha...

The queue at Lannan Bakery

Popular bakery hires 'queue warden' over school complaints

The myth that severe morning sickness means it’s a girl/ mild or no morning sickness means it’s a boy - topped the list

The top 20 quirky myths that expectant parents believe to be true

Does your child know how to be safe around dogs? Animal News Agency

Five essential lessons every Scottish parent should teach their children about d...

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students

Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard internatio...

Police have launched an investigation into an incident near a primary school

Man seen 'suspiciously' filming near primary school

The mum says it is a “scandal” so many children are not getting the treatment they need.

Exclusive 'Repugnant': Inside the battle for NHS mental health help for children

Student Jamie- Lee ad daughter at Glasgow Clyde College

Glasgow Clyde College creates children’s book

Girlguiding and McDonald’s Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football

Parents say gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football

Author Alistair Moffat as a newborn at the family prefab near Kelso with Granny Bina and his sister Barbara in 1950. PIC: Alistair Moffat.

I'm a boomer and the changes to Scotland over 75 years are staggering Alison Campsie

More than 50% of children were actively using screens during dinner, the study found

9 questions to get kids talking, as screens 'kill family dinner chat'

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

Under the Sea Mini Party Rings come in 6 mini bags

Party Rings makes major change and sends fans rushing to Asda

The Edinburgh pilot scheme will make use of Yondr’s technology, but the effectiveness of such bans remains unclear (Picture Angela Weiss)

Million-dollar question on mobiles in schools is about to be answered Martyn McLaughlin

The new portrait has been unveiled in the Big Room of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews clubhouse

Golf's golden couple honoured with new portrait in St Andrews

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries