All news on the topic: Parenting

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Mum refuses to buy Christmas gifts for her kids - and other parents applaud her
A mum-of-two has explained her reasoning for never buying her children Christmas gifts, and other parents have applauded her realistic approach. However, others think it's sad
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Pregnant mum gave birth to premature baby while stranded 400 miles from home
Amy Jenkins and her husband Alex were left stranded in Scotland after their son Brody made an early appearence - luckily, kind volunteers helped get them back home
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One week warning for millions of parents who risk losing £1,152 a year
If your child is 16 years old, it’s vital to check whether you are still eligible to claim child benefit. If so, you will need to inform HMRC using one of these methods for the payments to continue
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Mum furiously defends her 'bratty' toddler on flight after woman complains
A mum was seriously proud of her young son for being so well-behaved on their flight - but a woman in front was sending cruel messages to someone about the 'bratty' child behind her
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One in four mums every year have to give birth by C-section, figures show
And some of their top concerns following the surgical procedure include how much it will hurt, and having to rely on others for help while they recover, according to research
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Mum splits opinion after re-gifting her son Xmas presents he already has
A mum has asked whether it's okay to re-gift her son Christmas presents he already owns but has never opened, instead of spending money on new ones - and people are divided
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Dad blasted for cutting off daughter who got job at strip club to pay the bills
A dad has taken to social media to share how he has stopped helping his daughter, 22, with her car payments after learning she got a job at a strip club - but users say he's judging her too harshly
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Dad heartbroken as toddler cries out for mum every time he puts her to bed
A dad has been left heartbroken after his toddler admitted 'she doesn't like him' when throwing a tantrum at bedtime - but despite knowing she's just a child, he couldn't help but feel hurt
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'My 6-week-old baby already has a full designer wardrobe - including Chanel bag'
Baby Queeniana already had a Chanel bag before she was born, and she has a wardrobe full of designer garments thanks to her mum, who adores dressing her every day
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'I named my kid after my favourite TV character - I've watched the show 4 times'
Caitlin Miller has no regrets about naming her daughter after her favourite TV character, as she says the moniker has 'strong meaning' and will help her stand out from the crowd
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Poignant 'turning point' in Kate Middleton's relationship with Charlotte
The bond between mother and daughter is very strong but body language expert Judi James thinks a sense of friendship is already starting to grow between Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
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Neighbour tries to 'punish' dad for having a crying baby with 'selfish' act
Some first-time parents are convinced their upstairs neighbour is taking revenge after becoming sick of their baby disturbing her sleep - and people are really divided on the issue
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Mum applauded strict £100 Christmas list as parent pressure 'out of control'
Samantha Mary says she won't spend more than £80 on main gifts and £20 on stocking fillers for her children. Parents say they 'wish more people were like her' as parents are spending 'more than they can afford'
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Woman cuts her mum-in-law off after her 'racist comments' in front of grandson
One woman found herself so horrified by her mother-in-law's behaviour that she cut her off from seeing her son completely, which caused the grandmother to threaten to consult a lawyer
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Man brands partner a 'bad mum' for wanting a break - but he's out every weekend
The new mum wanted to go shopping for a few hours with a friend and for her partner to look after their new baby but his angry response had others accusing him of gaslighting
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Mum asks two-year-old daughter for a hug - her response makes her 'die inside'
A mum was left concerned by the lack of affection from her two-year-old daughter after leaving her child with her grandma - and believes she's now been replaced
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Genius technique to stop your child ignoring you when you say their name
There's a very simple way to adjust how you to speak to your toddler so they actually listen to you and people can't wait to try it. Some mums have joked it's similar to dog training
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'Money worries around Christmas make me feel like a failure'
Two mums share their financial struggles, as money and health experts explain how best to deal with the rising cost of Christmas
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'Meddling mother-in-law orders we change our baby's name, she says it's hideous'
A man is left reeling after his meddling mother-in-law told his wife the name they've chosen for their soon-to-be-born baby girl was 'hideous', before insisting they change it
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'I was a teen mum at 14 - now I sell multimillion mansions and drive flash cars'
When 14-year-old Alex fell pregnant her world turned upside down. Forced to drop out of school by mean bullies, she was determined to build a better life for her son.
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Mum sparks fury after sharing daughter's messy bedroom transformation
A cleaning-loving mum 'tackled' her teenager's bedroom after finding it in a 'scary' mess. Despite kindly tidying up she has been criticised by other parents online
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'I get paid to find baby names but there are lots I dislike – Mary is boring'
A professional baby name consultant who parents pay to help them choose names has shared her thoughts about names she doesn't like on social media – and some 'trendier' modern names are on the list
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Savvy mum-of-3 shares how she makes 15 packed lunches for less than £10 a week
A mum who was fed up of wasting money needlessly on her son's packed lunches has finally found a way to make them for less than a tenner a week - and they're nutritious too
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Scarlett Moffatt calls Gogglebox 'exploitive' and slams rules imposed on stars
Scarlett Moffatt shot to fame on Gogglebox and quickly became a fan favourite, but she has since opened up about how little she got paid for doing the Channel 4 show
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'Workaholic' dad told his eight-year-old son has died while on conference call
J.R. Storment was devastated when he learned the shocking news that his son had died while on a conference call - and it pushed him to turn his 'workaholic' life around