Children parenting and family life

NORTH West was seen towering over her glam step-mum Bianca Censori, as they made a rare family appearance with Kanye West at a festival.

The rapper, 49, shares his eldest child, 13, along with Saint, 10, Chicago, eight, and Psalm, seven, with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, 45.

The teenage reality star, who is famed for her family’s show The Kardashians, stepped out at ComplexCon with her famous dad and his wife.

Arriving at the Los Angeles Convention Centre for the event, and flanked by a 10-strong security team, the trio looked happy and relaxed.

With her striking blue hair and full face of heavy make-up, North looked older than her 13 years, as she towered over her step mum Bianca Censori, 31.

The young star’s dad’s wife also looked glam and was wearing a lot more clothes for the occasion than she usually does.

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The trio’s appearance came after North’s mum Kim spoke about her concerns over her kids growing up in the spotlight – particularly North

The reality queen’s eldest is currently riding high as a TikTok star, and is also following in her father Kanye West‘s footsteps by forging a music career.

Speaking to the Sunday Times in the US, mum-of-four Kim, who is dating F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton, 41, said: “I do worry about it. Each kid does what they’re comfortable with.

“So, my little ones come around when I’m filming but they don’t really do storylines.

“North loves it a little bit more than the rest. I hold her back.

“All she wants to do is forward-facing projects.

“And so it’s like us really kind of trying to savour those moments and not doing everything that comes her way, so we can really make sure that we manage it the right way.”

PARENTS will no longer be stung with rip-off fees just to sit next to their children on flights.

Airlines will be forced to seat under 14s beside a mum, dad or an accompanying adult for free.

It could save families up to £104 on a return trip.

Passengers will also be able to fix simple spelling mistakes on bookings without being hit with charges of up to £40.

PM Andy Burnham said: “People are fed up with these little charges that add up.

“So I’m putting a stop to them.”

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“This is what our everyday fixes are all about.

“Giving people room to breathe by tackling the small irritations that catch people out.

“They waste their time and cost them money.”

Ministers are also drawing up a system to help airlines identify repeat troublemakers.

It comes after more than 1,000 serious disruptive incidents were logged last year.

It could make it easier to extend bans on passengers who repeatedly cause issues.

CENTER Parcs has been blasted for offering a 45-minute Christmas activity – which costs an extra £300 per family.

The “Twilight Elf Visit” involves two members of staff in elf costumes visiting a family in their lodge for less than an hour.

The visitors will tell stories and share “festive surprises” and “magical moments”, including making a wish for Santa, posing with the elves and receiving keepsakes including a festive ribbon and bauble.

The activity is now available to book in November and December across all locations – but for a very steep price.

For one child, the cost is around £300 while for two it’s £350, with the price rising by £50 for every extra child – up to £550 for six kids.

It’s not clear if these prices will change as Christmas approaches. 

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One said on a Facebook post: “Wow. That’s crazy money.”

Another added: “It’s only 45 mins! It’s a shocking price.”

A third moaned: “What in the name of Scrooge is this? Surely those prices can’t be correct?”

But some families said they would go for it, with one explaining: “Ooh my child (adhd/autistic) would have ADORED this as they loved the elves etc and we’d have happily paid it as they struggled in most settings.

“I think it sounds great!”

The activity description states: “When dusk begins to settle over the forest, a very special Christmas adventure awaits.

“Gather in the comfort of your lodge as two magical elves arrive with an enchanting tale to tell. 

“Through personalised storytelling, festive surprises and magical moments, you’ll discover the secret connection between the forest and the North Pole, and the important role Christmas wishes play in keeping that magic alive.

“Together, you’ll create a special Christmas wish, enjoy thoughtful keepsakes and share magical moments designed to capture the wonder and belief of the season. 

“With personalised touches throughout, it’s a truly memorable way to spend an evening together, creating festive family moments you’ll treasure for years to come.”

The cost comes on top of the holiday itself – we’ve found four-night stays on December 7 for £779, in a basic Woodland Lodge in Sherwood Forest (or £859 for Longleat).

Center Parcs has also revealed the return of its Winter Wonderland from November 6 until January 4.

Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday at 5pm, Santa’s Parade sees his sleigh glide through the village accompanied by a festive cast of entertainers.

Meanwhile, the Enchanted Light Garden invites guests into twinkling light displays, where storybook characters come to life daily from 4pm to 9pm. 

Children can also enjoy Elf Playtime, collect their Elf Explorer Passport, and dance along at the Elf Disc.

Lee Carpenter, Head of Leisure at Center Parcs, said: “We’re passionate about creating memorable experiences for families, especially during the festive season.

“As we look ahead to Winter Wonderland this year, we want to continue building on our incredible offers to create something truly immersive and unique, and the Twilight Elf experience brings that vision to life.

“Together with the return of guest favourites and a selection of newly enhanced activities, it offers even more opportunities for families to embrace the magic of Christmas and enjoy a festive break they’ll never forget.”

FROM #ad posts to children launching their own fashion lines, the world of influencing is no longer reserved for reality stars and celebs – but their mini-mes too.

Amy Childs became the latest star to cash in on her daughter Polly when she revealed last month that the nine-year-old was launching her own fashion range – with a crop top-clad Polly telling the camera all about her new venture.

The announcement didn’t go down quite as positively as Amy had hoped, with many fans slamming her for ‘exploiting’ the youngster for the money-spinning venture – leaving her ‘devastated’.

It comes as a whole host of celebs have welcomed their offspring into the world of business.

Ferne McCann’s daughters Sunday and Finty often feature in her social media brand deals, Molly-Mae’s three-year-old Bambi joined her in fronting a campaign for laundry detergent brand Comfort and Persil, and Rochelle Humes’ three children often appear in front of the camera for her brand, My Little Coco.

But why are so many celebs turning to using their children for new cash-grabbing ventures?

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PR expert Luana Riviera says celeb parents are a ‘goldmine’ when it comes to money-making, as she says: “Being seen with their children makes even the most famous faces seem more down-to-earth and relatable.”

However, fans have been left concerned over the rise in celeb children on their screens.

Amy Childs’ was flooded with comments about ‘exploitation’ after revealing daughter Polly’s clothing brand.

Something feels off about this. Sorry but it’s a money making thing and doesn’t seem right.

“She isn’t old enough to do this sort of thing and have the maturity to understand,” said one.

Another echoed: “God let her be a child a little longer.”

Molly-Mae faced similar backlash after showing daughter Bambi in the bath on her Amazon Prime series and taking part in campaigns together.

“From a PR point of view, the use of families is appealing and will certainly get people talking about the brand and the marketing campaign,” explains Launa, who is the founder of Dauntless PR.

She continued: “But it is important to remember that these decisions are forever and when children get older they may wish they had been given more privacy and normality in their younger years.”

“Whether or not celebrities SHOULD put their children in the public eye in this way is an area which people will have lots of opinions on.

“Some will argue it is a safety risk and that the children themselves aren’t old enough to fully consent or understand the implications of establishing a level of fame in their own right.”

With the move such a controversial one, will the young stars see any of their hard-earned profits?  

PR expert Carla Speight believes they will reap the rewards, just not anytime soon.

“These industry savvy parents will be making sure their kids won’t work for free, especially in the case of Molly Mae’s Bambi in the Comfort ads.

“Bambi will have been paid for that and the money will sit in a trust earning interest until she’s at least 16, which gives her a good financial head start.

“Just like most of the celeb children, they’ll either have shares in the brands or they’ll get a wage for each time they showcase the brands and in the case of their parent’s brands, it’s likely they’ll get both.”