All news on the topic: Parenting

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Mum swears by genius method to get grubby socks gleaming white again
Getting stains out of white socks white is an age-old nightmare but one mum claims to have solved the dirty issue for good with a three-pronged cleaning product attack
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Most parents believe it's important to give their child more independence
A parent poll revealed the things 6 in 10 struggle to give their child more freedom - as they worry for their health and safety
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'I'm cancelling my entitled daughter's birthday over rudeness - she's a monster'
A mum has admitted to raising 'entitled monsters' and is struggling with her teenage daughter's behaviour - so she's considering cancelling her birthday to try and teach her a lesson
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Dad's response to ex-wife who shamed him for helping daughter with period
'You are being an excellent and thoughtful parent, keep that up.'
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Mum's horror after discovering husband leaves baby alone in car to grab coffee
Would you leave your child alone in the car for a couple minutes so you can grab a coffee? One mum couldn't believe her husband felt it was acceptable to do this - but he says it's 'not that serious'
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Mum's harrowing plea after toddler gets third-degree burns from exercise machine
A mum-of-four has shared the shocking story of how her toddler suffered third-degree burns from a popular piece of workout equipment - and she never saw it coming
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'I want to change my baby's name - a sudden realisation has given me the ick'
A mum was left puzzled when she found out through a 'distant relative' that the baby name she had chosen for her boy was incredibly similar to one someone she despised had chosen
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Gummy sweets warning as kids at risk of 'severe' toxic effects
Children experienced plummeting blood pressure, dangerously slow heart rates, seizures, unresponsiveness and respiratory failure after consuming THC, scientists discovered
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Firefighter's chilling warning to parents who leave kids bedroom doors ajar
Many parents are tempted to leave the doors to their little ones bedroom ajar but a firefighter has a very chilling warning and urges them to keep doors shut
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Traumatised mum reveals how baby girl nearly died after relative kissed her lips
Little Kaylah had to spend four days in hospital after a relative kissed her on the mouth and her mum wants other parents to be aware of the possible dangers
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'I breastfeed my husband - it's made our marriage stronger'
A woman has said she and her husband are now much closer because she breastfeeds him. Rachel Bailey says husband Alexander will get fed three to four times a day
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'I find sex with husband really embarrassing and I know he wants it more often'
Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises a mum of three who is finding it difficult to connect with her husband
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Distraught mum fumes as husband agrees to dog sit pooch who nipped son in face
A mum has fumed at her husband for allowing his friend's dog back into their house just one week after it 'nipped' his son - as she's worried for the safety of their other kids
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Dad slammed for ditching wife and kids on flight to have child-free journey
Kristine, who posts as One Tough Mummy on TikTok, shared a recent experience on a flight when she kindly offered to give up her seat so a family could sit together, only to be appalled by the response
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Mum seething as teacher constantly redoes her daughter's hair without permission
An act of care or a passive aggressive comment? When one mum found her daughter was coming home with a different hairstyle, courtesy of the teacher, she couldn't help but feel slighted
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Woman slates pal's 'strange' rules for visiting baby - including outfit change
A woman has been left baffled by her friend's strict list of rules for visiting her newborn baby and after sharing them online, they've been met with a mixed reaction
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'I'm considering divorce over husband's baby name - it's a slap in the face'
A mum-to-be is furious at her husband's suggestion for their daughter's name and has said she's so upset she has 'divorce papers ready' if he doesn't budge on his choice
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'Mum-in-law refuses to respect my rules for holding baby - it's inappropriate'
A new mum has seriously divided opinion by revealing her 'rules' for visitors when they come to see her six-month-old baby - including her heartbroken mother-in-law
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'Neighbours treat my house like theirs - they cycle on drive and let dog loose'
The family was sick of their neighbours overstepping boundaries and letting their kids cycle on their driveway and allowing their dog to mess up their flower beds
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'My mum booked a holiday over our wedding abroad - I need her for childcare'
A bride-to-be has divided opinion after sharing details of her upcoming Las Vegas wedding, with her parents and in-laws set to look after her young daughter back in the UK
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Mortified mum threatens to call police after discovering son is dating cousin
'My sister and I are firm in not enabling this union.'
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'My husband invited his abusive mother to my birth without permission'
A mum-to-be was upset to learn that her husband had gone behind her back and invited his mother to be present at the birth - despite the pair 'hating' each other
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'I named my baby after my favourite food - people refuse to believe it's real'
Parents have shocked the internet by bestowing their daughter with a very unusual name. The grandmother posted the moniker online - and many think it's controversial