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It can be really difficult to get your kids to sleep when there's something as exciting as Christmas coming up - but a sleep expert has shared her great top tips

It can be really tough to get your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve as they're just so excited - but a sleep expert has shared there's a 'sleep potion' that can help

A psychologist has explained how our sleep is controlled by three mechanisms: the supply-and-demand relationship between sleep and wakefulness, the body clock and psychological factors

Elijah Bell, aged 2, has finally made it home before Christmas after he endured a frightening battle with menigitis - he stunned doctors after they were unsure whether he'd walk or talk again

Sharna Cooper, 32, claims she was slapped with a £100 parking fine after she overstayed the Leen Gate Car Park in Nottingham by 45 minutes - she was recieving treatment for a miscarriage at the time

A woman has called out her sister for naming her daughter after the place she met her husband - saying she doesn't understand why she didn't go for the 'obvious' choice instead

Eve Brown, from Scotland, sadly passed away following a crash between her Kia Sorento and a Tesco HGV lorry earlier this week - and was pictured smiling at her baby shower just days before her death

Fuelled with sweets, noisy toes and festive excitement, getting your child to sleep on Christmas Eve can be really difficult. But luckily, a sleep expert has shared a clever trick to help them to drift off quickly

A mum has issued an urgent warning to parents this Christmas over the potential dangers of using Christmas crackers with young children - as they can pose serious risks

A man has been left in hysterics after discovering his girlfriend's real name and why she decided to keep it a secret from him for so long - but Reddit users claim he's being too harsh on her

There is a little-known reason why you should be at least somewhat wary of hugging small children if you're planning on wearing a Christmas jumper this festive season

The X Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke opens up about life as a mum-of-two and shares her tips for coping with sleepless nights and parenting stress over the festive period

A mum has been left in a panic after she found out her son wanted to conduct an experiment to see if Santa is coming down the chimmney - but she now doesn't know what he wants for Christmas

Shari Franke opened up in a podcast in April that recently went viral on TikTok amid the abuse claims and charges her mother, Ruby, is now answering for. She shared the moment she knew she had to get out of the house

Keeping kids believing in Father Christmas for as long as possible can be lots of fun for parents - think Elf on the Shelf and letters to the North Pole - but some children want to take matters into their own hands

A disgruntled wife and mother has reached boiling point with her husband's and son's laziness, kicking them out of the house three days before Christmas and banning them from returning

A mum has divided opinion with a photo of the lunchbox she packed for her children to take to school, as some have spotted a 'terrible' issue with the snacks she packed

BBC comedy Motherland has acquired a fan following since first airing in 2016, but what has the incredible cast been up to since their rise to fame in the dysfunctional mums' group?

Steve Armstrong, 31, said his North Greenwich flat has been without heating for over three years and he fears for the health of his two children, ages six and eight months

Strictly has a high turn over of professional dancers who waltz off into the sunset after a certain number of years - and it seems one of the pros might not return in 2024

Daughter Shari allegedly went into the house and took items after police had broken down the door in an earlier raid. Kevin Franke threatened to sue the local police department

Footage has emerged of the inside of Ruby Franke’s home as law enforcement officers searched for her neglected children inside. Franke has now pleaded guilty to child abuse

The 'fun' mum let her little boys choose her baby son's festive name, and it 'raised a few eyebrows' with their family at first. Despite finding it 'weird' to begin with, it fits him perfectly

Latonya Eason had initially planned on signing the agreement to avoid the risk of prosecutors upgrading her son’s charge, but she changed her mind after reading the full agreement

Family members have spoken out saying they wish they could have done more after Ruby Franke admitted numerous charges of abusing her children while forwing the YouTube channel called '8 Passengers'