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A dad has been slammed by his fiancée for splashing out on five pairs of trainers for his daughter because he didn't buy a single pair for his soon-to-be stepkids

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls has revealed that he was banned from his kids' school parents evening as they were so embarrassed by his stint on BBC show

It comes as three in ten adults are struggling to afford to feed their whole household - with the same number of parents having to send their youngsters to school breakfast clubs

It's hard enough to get babies and toddlers into a sleep pattern – but when the clocks go back an hour that leaves mums and dads the daunting task of rejigging their routine – so here are some essential tips to help take away any anxiety

An influencer sent the mums of TikTok into a frenzy after one careless comment about her glamourous outfit choice, saying she looking like a mum collecting their child from school

A mum has shared her son's devastation after the youngster received no RSVPs from his classmates for his birthday because they weren't happy that his cake would be vegan

A mum has expressed her sadness after her husband 'exploded' at their little boy for wearing nail polish. The five-year-old had simply taken part in a nursery game

A couple share a two-year-old son together but they are at odds over the dad's approach to gaming when the little boy is around - and people have plenty of thoughts on the matter

A woman banned her daughter-in-law from stepping foot in her house after she repeatedly called her 'lazy' for being a stay-at-home wife who doesn't deserve to be tired

A man has come under fire online after suggesting that he and his wife go ahead with their son's birthday party even though the child is too sick to actually attend it

A proud mum has revealed how much she spends on her one-year-old son and says she's no stranger to mum-shaming from other parents who are 'jealous' of her lifestyle

A baby name expert has predicted that a particularly 'glamorous' name will spike in popularity in 2024. The really pretty name, which is set to inspire prospective parents, derives from the Latin word for star

A mum was left torn about what to do when her daughter told her she wanted to wear a latex costume for Halloween - but her mum labelled the get-up as inappropriate

From the beginning of their relationship, a woman's fiancé spoke of his desire to start a family. When she finally told him she was ready to give it a try, he requested they wait so that his paternity leave coincided with hunting season

People are in disbelief after discovering the very unusual name that one new mum has given her baby son, branding it 'beyond bad', 'humiliating' and 'horrendous'

A dad has ruffled feathers after refusing to cut his baby's umbilical cord despite dealing with 'every kind of gore' at work. Other parents say it's not a big deal for him to avoid the task, but his wife wants him to do it

A mum has confessed she has to walk sideways when she takes her children to school so that other kids don't see the rude words she has inked on the back of her legs

When dealing with children and wanting them to do something for you, many parents always find themselves getting into the odd habit that ends up with having the opposite of the desired effect

Gentle parenting is a modern parenting style that relies on empathy, understanding and respect to encourage a child to be more self-aware when it comes to their behaviour

A young mum has taken to social media to share her disgust after a stranger kissed her 20-month-old son on the lips when carrying out her weekly shop at the supermarket

A woman in America has had an epic rant about her in-law’s apparent dislike for dressing her baby daughter in girly clothes – with many fellow users on a social media site advising her to tell them to mind their own business

A dad-to-be has been praised for vetoing his wife's favourite baby name because their son could be ridiculed and bullied for it growing up - but she didn't take kindly to his honesty

Recently Turkish airline Corendon announced plans to ban children from certain parts of plane cabins, levying a charge on adults who wish to sit in the youngster-free area

A babysitter has admitted the 'biggest mistake' she ever made was taking two-year-old child she was watching on a week-long holiday - without telling the youngster's parents

Nearly half of parents feel outdoor learning can help develop resilience - and 53% don't want their child's development to suffer from missing out on such opportunities