All news on the topic: Parenting

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Note tucked inside tub of baby formula from supermarket leaves mum gobsmacked
Brisbane woman Tillz Siofele sent her husband to buy the milk powder for their baby - and when she opened the tub a few days later, she was stunned to find the money and hand-written note inside
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'I refuse to go to my sister's wedding unless it's child-free - she's livid'
A woman frankly refused to attend her younger sister's wedding unless the bride made the event a child-free one - and her sister was left total livid at the demand
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'My husband ruined my maternity leave with our daughter – I can't forgive him'
A first-time mum has told of her 'heartbreak and anguish' when her husband's paternity leave ruined her maternity, resulting in her feeling like a 'bad parent'
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Toddler trapped in Hello Kitty prize machine requires dramatic rescue
A toddler named Ethan became stuck in a claw machine this week after the boy quickly climbed inside to snag a Hello Kitty prize
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Boy, 3, gets trapped inside a toy claw machine - and has 'the time of his life'
Timothy Hopper and his son Ethan were at a shopping centre when the boy climbed into a toy claw machine in southeast Queensland, Australia
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Parents rave over £8 'magic in a jar' product that heals sore skin 'overnight'
"Magic in a jar! This one-pot wonder has become a staple in our home and on the go. This little pot has come away with us on holiday and is kept in the mini-fridge for instant soothing after a day in the sun."
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'Neighbour lets her kids poo in garden like dogs - she says boys will be boys'
A woman is seeking advice after her neighbour started letting her children go to the bathroom in the garden rather than use the toilet in the house - she wants to know if it's normal
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Woman's disgust as ex-husband asks her to be surrogate - for his new girlfriend
A mum has shared an her horror after her ex-husband said he wanted her to carry a baby for his 'hot' new girlfriend - but the reason for his bizarre request is even more astounding
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Mum looks back on old photo and spots terrifying figure - and toddler warned her
When a mum was looking back and reminiscing on old memories, she was seriously spooked when she noticed a terrifying figure in the background - which her son warned her about
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'I got breasts out at family dinner to prove point – my mother-in-law was livid'
A new mum has reached out to social-media users to ask if she was wrong for breastfeeding at the dinner table while her in-laws were present
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Harry and Meghan break silence with emotional message on keeping children safe
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a rare public statement with their Archewell Foundation following a hearing in the United States about online child safety
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Mum banned from dropping kids at Christian school as car promotes her adult site
Michelle Cline was banned from parking at the school because she advertises her OnlyFans account on her car. Fellow parents have complained for her kids to be expelled
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Mum praised for genius kids lunchbox system with no fuss
A highly organised super mum has shared her tips to help streamline the weekday chaos with young children and her advice for easier lunchbox preparation has gone down a storm
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Elisabeth Moss, 41, confirms she's pregnant with first child and shows off bump
The Handmaid's Tale actress Elisabeth Moss has confirmed she's pregnant with her first child, revealing things are 'going really well' during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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'Simple' Danish sleeping trick can help you drift off into a peaceful slumber
As one in five Brits struggle to drift off at night, sleep expert Max Kirsten has urged people to try the Danish sleeping method - and hit the hay when conditions are cooler
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'My noisy neighbour moaned about my kids - but never will after our revenge'
Neighbours who make complaints above your head, rather than coming to you first, can be seriously annoying - but one mum got revenge on the person who whined about her kids
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'I breastfeed my sister's baby - people call me disgusting but I don't care'
A woman has defended breastfeeding her sister's baby without asking as both siblings think it's completely natural. She's not bothered by trolls who have called her disgusting
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Teen praised for 'petty revenge' on dad who complains about her 'messy' bedroom
A heated argument over a teen's untidy bedroom led to a epic practical joke worthy of Roald Dahl that resulted in one dad thinking that he must be growing too old
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'My twin brother slept with my wife - now I have no idea if our kid is mine'
A man was left heartbroken, wondering what he'd done to deserve the fact that his wife claimed she'd cheated on him with his identical twin brother, and his baby wasn't actually his
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Parents make emotional plea over missing daughter sending message to 'captors'
16-year-old Alicia Anderson, from North Carolina, was last seen leaving her home on January 19 after telling her parents she was going to her friend's for a sleepover
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Size 20 model hits back at trolls who shamed her on first postpartum night out
A new mum - who is a proud size 20 - was subject to a bombardment of 'disgusting' comments about her appearance as she went on her first night out with a friend since welcoming her son
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Teenager's furious plea to parents with 'iPad kids' that 'breaks his heart'
A teen sparked a debate about screen time when they made a desperate plea to parents, citing the fact that their little brother can only speak in 'slang' due to too much time on his iPad
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Woman suddenly realises importance of Googling baby names after terrible error
A woman has urged people to Google the name they want to give their baby ahead of time after she realised her friend made a terrible error with her son's unfortunate moniker
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How to protect your kids' mental health - and healthy ways to support them
Startling new research from the NSPCC shows that three out of four parents of under-fives say they feel anxious about their children's mental health, with helpline calls to NSPCC from concerned adults rising by 21 per cent last year
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Woman mortified after realising call centres can hear everything when on hold
A woman has been left red-faced after she realised people could hear her when she lost her rag with an automated line while trying to get through to a call centre