All news on the topic: Parenting

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This once-popular baby boy's name is at risk of going extinct
According to a baby name expert this once in-demand moniker has completely fallen off the UK charts as new Gen-Z parents associate it with grandfather's
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'I drank so much I only have a few months to live - here's what I regret most'
Heavy drinker Gavin Maidment has opened up about his regrets, reflections - and how he is using his project management skills to sort his life out before he passes
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Single dad cuts daughters hair behind her mother's back
A dad went to extreme lengths after his daughter refused to brush her hair - a move which left his family saying he was going to 'ruin' her and that he needed to take parenting classes
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School mum accused of 'dictatorship' after strange birthday present request
A parent has shared details of a bizarre birthday present request from fellow parents, weeks after her child first started at school - and people are in disbelief
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Mum of disabled child leaves parents in tears with brutally honest comment
'My child is alive but not really. I just have to let this out.'
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'Selfish' neighbours park in woman's drive - but people divided over her actions
A woman has asked for help as she doesn't know how to fix the dilemma she's facing. Her 'entitled' neighbours keep parking in her driveway - and they're refusing to stop
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Woman's 15 year friendship in tatters after 'misreading' text message
'Some people are lifelong parasites and she is one of them.'
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How to spot tiny worms that can infect your child's gut and spread in schools
The nasty worm infection can be picked up through bad hygiene, and it's important to make sure your child is washing their hands regularly and not chewing dirty fingernails
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Woman devastated after mum blurts out painful family secret in moment of rage
'My grandmother denies it ever happened.'
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Dad slated for trying to change son's date of birth as he 'has authority'
A dad wanted to change the official time and date of the birth of his son as he didn't want his son to be associated with a bad year - but was slated for his controversial behaviour
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Girl, 12, discovers she has cancer after chance encounter with puppy
Lisa Reimer said it was was "no big deal" to shave her hair to support Evelyn Thomsen who, despite surgery to remove a tumour in her leg, had to have an amputation
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Top baby name trends for 2024 - Barbie inspiration, rock icons and 'airy' styles
The top baby names predicted for 2024 have been revealed by name experts - from social media trends to celebrity influences, there has been a huge shift in opting for something less traditional
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Arnold Schwarzenegger threw crying daughter's shoes into fire for 'life lesson'
Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed his harsh parenting methods which included him throwing a pair of his daughter's shoes into a fire as she watched, crying as part of a "life lesson"
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Mum hits back at being called 'out of order' for jumping airline queue with baby
A mother has opened up about her experience at an airport where she was told to go to the front of the queue with her baby, invoking the fury of her fellow passengers
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Mum shares son's 18th birthday present and fellow parents think it's 'genius'
A proud mum from Australia came up with a genius way to celebrate her son's 18th birthday by presenting him with an unusual and very thoughtful homemade gift board
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Unique boys' name surges in popularity this year as it lands in top 100 chart
Parents looking for a unique name for their baby boys have caused a surge in popularity for one name that has made it onto the top 100 chart for the very first time
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Mum shares 'genius' lie she tells to kids to get them to brush their teeth
Parents loved the plan to get their kids excited about brushing their teeth
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Mum shamed for giving birth at 43 has last laugh with glam school run outfits
Mum-of-three Lucy Baker was shamed by another parent in the school playground for choosing to have a baby after the age of 40, so when it came to her son's first day of school, she knew that she had to make a statement
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Woman says her mum-in-law is 'dead to her' due to cruel act in delivery room
A mum-to-be was furious after her mother-in-law cruelly ruined her birthing plans - and demanded she left the room during the labour, only to now be told she 'took it too far'
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Mum sparks outrage after skipping to front of long airport queue with her baby
A mother has divided opinion after revealing that she jumped the queue at the airport with her husband and baby with many people have claimed she was in the wrong
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Mum's comeback to parents shaming her for allowing her kids to drink coffee
A mother has come under fire after revealing she lets her children, aged 11 and 10, drink coffee on a regular basis - but defends her decision amid criticism from other parents
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Seven in ten kids have turned down a sleepover invitation - as they wet the bed
And two-thirds of parents have declined an invitation on their child's behalf - as over a quarter are not comfortable discussing their child's bedwetting with other parents
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Over half of parents feel their children's toys are crucial to their development
And it emerged that three-quarters of mums and dads choose which toys to buy - based on the hope that these will help their youngsters be successful in later life
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Top unisex baby names on the rise in England and Wales - including Marlowe
A surge of parents are opting for unisex baby names, experts report, instead of plumping for the classics. Say goodbye to the likes of Steve and Ellen and hello to Marlowe and Ronnie
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Man praised for yelling at mum who wouldn't take screaming baby out of cinema
A man has revealed that he shouted at a mother in a cinema after her upset baby interrupted the film - and members of the public are in complete agreement with him