All news on the topic: Parenting

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Mum outraged at daughter's teacher for 'sexist' and unfair remarks in classroom
A 14-year-old girl was left 'fuming' after her teacher chose to let her male classmates carry a heavy item rather than herself - even though she was 'perfectly capable'
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Mum baffled as stranger insists her child isn't allowed to fly first class
A mum has taken to Reddit to share how an angry passenger called her out for flying first class with her three-year-old daughter. He claims he paid 'too much money' to be surrounded by children
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'My in-laws insist I bring my baby to an abroad wedding - but they are camping'
The mum has serious reservations about bringing her baby on a 10-hour flight before camping and extreme hiking - but she fears her in-laws will be livid if she cancels
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Amazon slashes a massive 55% off this Squishmallow toy and it's now just £9
If your kid has asked for a Squishmallow - now's the time to snap one up as Amazon is selling them for £9!
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'I gave my kid a funny nickname - her teacher says I'm a terrible parent for it'
A man has taken to Reddit to share how his daughter's teacher called him in for a chat over the nickname he gave her, as she thinks it is 'bringing her down' when he needs to build her up
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People divided after takeaway announces baby 'named after wife's favourite dish'
Parents find inspiration everywhere for naming their children but one mum took it too far when she reportedly named her child after her favourite restaurant meal, causing a stir online
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Mum warned 'lazy' dinner for her six-year-old child could be dangerous
Parents rushed to warn the mum after she shared a photo of her child's seemingly innocent dinner online, as people feared she'd unknowingly put her little one in danger
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Joe Wicks says 'I'm no longer a sex symbol' after losing his rock hard six pack
Fitness guru Joe Wicks, 37, used to get a deluge of saucy DMs on social media as well as marriage proposals but that's all change - and now his fans only want one thing!
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'I hate the name mum-in-law wants our kid to call her, it's too similar to mine'
One mum is worried that the name her mother-in-law has picked for their child to call her is too similar to 'mama', which she wants to be called, and is looking for advice
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Dad shares simple tip for encouraging toddlers to walk on family days out
The family day out to the zoo was made a lot easier and quicker when the dad when the dad came up with the ingenious solution to get his kid walking right behind him
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'I should get paid for babysitting my daughter – but my wife is against it'
One man is so fed up of his wife always going out with the neighbour and leaving their daughters with him, that he thinks he should be paid to ''babysit' them – but his wife doesn't agree
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'My mum installed a doorbell camera to spy on me - I'm so uncomfortable'
A woman has been left feeling 'uncomfortable' after learning her mum has secretly installed a doorbell camera at her rental property in order to spy on her movements
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'I refuse to tell my kids they can be whatever they want in life - it's a lie'
The woman says that it is a flat out lie to tell kids they can be anything they want to be and sets them up for failure, she prefers telling hers they can be anything they are capable of
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Try the logic test that stumps the 'average adult' but kids breeze through
If you reckon you're good at problem solving and logical thinking, why not put your skills to the test? Be warned, the answer might be harder to work out than you expect
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'I can't take my daughter out driving anymore - she's awful and it's terrifying'
The daughter has been having driving lessons for a few months now and is getting better but being in the car when she is behind the wheel still terrifies the mum
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'My husband is livid I'm going on a hen do when we've got a baby - it's unfair'
The hen do is due to take place four hours away from where they live but the husband is not so keen on being left with the kids for the weekend and feel she should not go
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Woman forgets boyfriend is colour blind during gender reveal
Gender reveals can be incredibly heartwarming to watch and a lovely moment between expectant parents and their friends and family – but it doesn't always go to plan
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'Four family members have same first name - but I'm still using it for my baby'
While many don't want to name a child after someone they know, a woman is certain that she's chosen a name for her baby daughter - despite it being used four times in the family
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Aldi's baby event is here and it includes affordable baby essentials you'll love
Parents can snap up bestselling baby essentials in Aldi's baby and toddler sale today!
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'Trolls hate that we gave our kids unique names - but it's good to stand out'
Proud parents Tara and John Newby opted to name their children after fictional adventure characters - and love their choices. But they've been forced to defend themselves after trolls claimed their children will be bullied
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Innocent lunch box snap should send alarm bells ringing - say experts
Nutrition experts warned parents should hear alarm bells ringing when they spot similar school lunches, despite the box containing options that most children love
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Teacher explains time kids should go to bed on school nights - depending on age
A teacher caused a stir online after sharing a guide on bedtimes for children depending on their age, as some parents thought it was brilliant but others didn't agree with it
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'I hate my name - It rhymes with an unfortunate word and I can't live it down'
A man has taken to Reddit to share his deep-seeded dislike for his name, as he claimed a person's name can have a detrimental impact on their confidence and how they see the world around them
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'I regret the name husband chose for our son and feel weird every time I say it'
A mum agreed to her husband's favourite name for their son after birth, but has now admitted that she has 'so much regret' three years later and says it's 'weird' to say out loud
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'I named my twins after TV characters by accident - now I want to change them'
An anonymous mum has expressed her regret over her twins' monikers after discovering she'd accidentally given them the same names as TV characters