All news on the topic: Parenting

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'I pulled my kids out of school because their teacher is fat, she's uninspiring'
TikTok influencer Kris Krohn revealed he pulled his kids out of school after discovering his children's teacher was '200 pounds' overweight as he felt she wasn't 'inspiring' them
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STEM-inspired baby names see surge in popularity - including Astra and Darwin
Parents with high hopes for their little ones are choosing STEM-inspired names as experts have seen a surge in monikers including Astra and Darwin. See the full list of favourites
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Mum saves £26k buying everything second hand for her kids - even their nappies
Former circus performer and mum-of-three Helen Llyford-Smith, from Devon, seemingly has a knack for sniffing out the best bargains and has saved a fortune for her family
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'My mum named me after a Harry Potter character - it's cringey and embarrassing'
A fed-up teenager has taken to social media to share how her mum 'ruined her life' by naming her after a Harry Potter character - and how she's forced to watch the movies once a year, every year
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Top tips for hosting inclusive events for disabled children and their families
Nearly half of Brits feel self-conscious about how to behave around disabled people - but would like to boost their own confidence when it comes to these interactions
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'My cheeky friend keeps inviting himself over for dinner and comes empty-handed'
A woman is seething at her pal as he keeps inviting himself over for diinner without contributing at all. He's a fussy eater and always breaks her house rules too
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Inside Ruby Franke's life as experts warns of chilling dangers of influencing
An expert has warned about the dangers children face from their own parents when they are part of the family vlogger subgenre with pressures to perform and intimate information and images being uploaded to be accessed by anyone, with any intent
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Top parenting concerns when it comes to baby's skin - like eczema and nappy rash
Nine in ten parents worry about their baby's skin during the first 12 months - with skin complaints being the most likely reason to take their infant to see a doctor, research has found
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'My family hid my fiancé's affair with my best friend - I can't trust anybody'
A woman has been urged to 'completely vanish' after discovering her mum and half-siblings promised to hide her fiancé's affair with her best friend while he plucked up the courage to suggest an open relationship
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Man's 'cruel' two-word response at gender reveal leaves wife in pieces
A woman was left mortified at her baby's gender reveal party when her husband had a horrendous reaction to finding out the child was going to be a fourth little girl
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Disturbing photo proves parents should never dress children in all-black clothes
A shocking image has shown just how easy it is for children to blend into the background if they wear dark clothing - highlighting the importance of choosing high visibility options
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Baby name expert trolled for her own kids' 'ugly' names gets epic revenge
A baby name expert revealed the hateful comments she received under one of her TikTok videos after an online troll called her children's names 'ugly' - and said they wouldn't go to her for advice
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'I'm a former teacher - I will never put my kids in school or set them homework'
Former teacher Taylor Moran lives off-grid in the forest with her three children - and has vowed to teach them survival skills, playing, and exploring rather than send them to a 'traditional school'
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Psychologist names key signs your child has ADHD and isn't just misbehaving
It can be frustrating for parents when their child misbehaves, but sometimes there may be an underlying cause, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. A psychologist has explained how to tell the difference
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Baby name with 'main character energy' set to skyrocket in popularity next year
Parents are increasingly opting for more unusual names for their children - and those which give off 'main character vibes' are predicted to be popular in 2024
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'Sister called my baby name ugly and says I'm selfish for not listening to her'
A woman who is pregnant with her first child has ended up in an argument with her sister, who has called her 'selfish' for choosing an 'ugly' baby name, and not listening to her suggestion
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'My father-in-law asked my weight a week after I gave birth - I told him off'
A first-time time mum says she was left 'shocked' after her father-in-law asked about her weight just one week after she gave birth, and felt she had to call him out
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'Brother won't tell daughter truth about how she was conceived - it's cruel'
A worried individual has expressed concern for their niece, explaining that the little girl's parents have no intention of ever telling her that she was conceived using a donated embryo
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Mum bans mother-in-law from changing her child's nappy
A mum said she wouldn't let her mother-in-law change her child's nappy, explaining that she wants to make sure his privacy is protected - but worries she is being overbearing
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Mum says she'll never let her parents babysit grandkids alone due to strict rule
A mum has been praised for refusing to allow her parents to babysit her children on their own as she's set firm boundaries with them after a difficult conversation
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Little girl's five-word confession breaks mum's heart as she 'wasn't prepared'
One mum was caught completely off guard when her four-year-old daughter said five words to her that cut really deep, and while she knows it's 'normal', she thought it wouldn't happen for many years
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Woman applauded for telling stepdaughter she loves her own daughter more
On the surface, it might seem pretty toxic to tell your stepdaughter that you don't love her as much as your biological child, but one woman found herself receiving praise for doing so
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Mum accused of 'traumatising' 12-year-old daughter with beauty routine
A mum has revealed how she was shamed by her family after deciding to take her 12-year-old daughter to get waxed following unkind comments from other school children
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Dad ridiculed after complaining that wife 'can't give him a daughter'
A father has been told to 'go back to school' after he blamed his wife for giving him six sons and no daughters, with many people shocked over his comments and 'medieval attitude'
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School worker baffled as two strangers pick up kid - both claiming to be her dad
A woman was gobsmacked when two men arrived at the school she works at to pick up the same child, with both of them claiming to be the dad - but they had no clue the other existed