Stephanie Lowe
With over 13 years' experience as a digital journalist Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to all things family and lifestyle. From food and drinks to interiors, Royals, kids days out and quick crafts.
Stephanie started her journalism career at The Sun's TV Mag as junior writer before moving on to Woman's Own magazine and website as the Lifestyle Writer. In addition to lifestyle, Stephanie has also created articles for BT.com at Press Association as the Family and Homes Editor before moving onto an Assistant Editor role at Essentials magazine, developing the print and digital offering of the women's lifestyle title.
Following this, Stephanie was Commercial Content Editor at Hellomagazine.com. In addition Stephanie also spent many years freelancing as a Senior Editor at TI Media's leading website goodto.com, where she was highly regarded as an authority on family-focused content.
Stephanie lives in Kent with her husband and son, Ted. Just keeping on top of school emails/fund raisers/non-uniform days/packed lunches is her second full time job.
Latest articles by Stephanie Lowe
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The 6 benefits of screentime (no, really) and why 'intentional' use might be the way forward, by a family therapist
Not all screen time is 'bad' - we share how to prioritise quality, learning, and social connection
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How to reduce screen time for kids: 9 simple tips from family therapists and a neuroscientist (and #4 is an easy win)
Parents often feel guilty about the time children spend on screens, but we've spoken to the experts and screentime isn't as problematic as you might think.
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We ask a couples therapist how to repair a broken relationship after an affair (plus the one 'golden rule' for parents)
Cheating and infidelity are a lot more complicated than Hollywood makes out
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Unique baby names: From Alora to Zyier - check out our carefully curated edit of 225 unusual baby names for boys and girls
Parents-to-be are picking increasingly unusual baby names
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When do you find out about primary school places for 2024? How to find out what school your child got into and what to do if you're not happy with the choice
We've shared when find out about primary school places for 2024 how to appeal a decision you're unhappy with.
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Feeling confident as a parent is like having a superpower - our GoodToKnow expert panel has all the experience you need to help you grow
You are the expert in your family, these are the experts to help you strengthen your relationships
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'I don't care who started it' - here are the 4 boomer 'mumisms' we might want to retire and why, according to psychologists
Things parents say can have a profound affect on little humans
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"I just burst into tears and said ‘I can’t do it all’…" Influencer Louise Boyce on life as the default parent
Plus her 'life-saving' kid product she can't live without, and the one quality all parents need to survive
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International Women's Day: An open letter to my son on being the ally we need
It's so much more than just honouring women, I want feminism to become part of your identity
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Where is Kate Middleton? Exactly where she should be (and here's why I think we should pay attention to that)
The mum-of-three hasn't been seen since Christmas and people are getting tetchy
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Easy World Book Day costumes 2024 - 42 homemade and last minute ideas
From Matilda and Funnybones to Where's Wally and Harry Potter, here's our 42 best World Book Day costume ideas to make at home.
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Have you tried the 'Tinder for baby names' app? Here's the unique reason why the baby naming experts think it just might solve your problems...
An app that gamifies the bay-naming process taps into important considerations when it comes to naming your new arrival
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Kidults - do you have one in your life? This culture is on the rise, so we spoke to a psychotherapist and toy expert (and it all makes much more sense now)
We look into the meaning of kidult and why your other half plays with the Lego more than your kids do...
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125 of the best dad one-liners and funny 'dad jokes' to keep your kids in stitches (#25 is a classic)
These best dad jokes for kids are guaranteed to raise a laugh during long car journeys or when stuck queueing. Swat up on one or two of these and put them to the test.
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70 things to do with kids and how to entertain them (we've found the best and cheapest activities to try)
Entertaining your kids in the holidays can be a tricky business.
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The 1000 Hours Outside Challenge and how our Family Editor totally failed it (and more importantly, why she's okay with that)
The 1000 Hours Outside Challenge, totally doable, right? Yeah no, not for me
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Wondering how to play with a newborn? Here are 8 expert-approved ideas to try today (and #7 is simple and so effective)
How to play with a newborn and why it's important, we asked the experts. And this question is asked by many a new parent, you're not alone
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These 4 early signs of divorce predict a split with over 90% accuracy (but our experts share ways to avoid it)
Divorce isn't a bad word, sometimes it's what's needed for two people to be happy
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Neglectful parenting: what is it and how does it look? We ask two psychotherapists for all the information (plus what the lasting effects might be)
Neglectful parenting isn't necessarily a parenting style choice
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First 24 hours with a newborn: What to expect once you give birth
You've waited for this moment for months and now you're a mum! So what do the next few hours and days hold for you?
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50 best Christmas jokes that are hilarious for kids and adults (we think #37 is the funniest)
Save these tree-mendously funny Christmas jokes to use throughout the festive period
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"Anyone else have a Boomer Mum who would anxiety AT you" - Millennials beg parents to keep their anxieties to themselves and spare the grandkids (might be easier said than done, though)
Parents are keen for their own kids to avoid the same worries that they grew up with
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Divorce after a baby is more common than you may think (and we totally get why) - here are 12 reasons why relationships breakdown
Divorce after a baby is no new phenomenon - recent research has found a fifth of couples break up a year after baby arrives
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My partner doesn't want a baby but I do: We share 5 reasons why they might not be ready and the expert-led replies for you to try
Wanting a baby when your partner doesn't is a far more common problem than you might think
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