All news on the topic: Parenting

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Parents advised on words to ensure kids aren't sad about summer holidays ending
After a summer of fun, some kids might not be too excited about the prospect of returning to school - but there are things parents can do to help ease them back into a routine
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Mum in tears as elderly lady 'disgusted' on bus over pushchair placement
The mum was reduced to tears after she was shouted at on a bus by an elderly woman who said she should have moved her pram on the bus to make space for another woman
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Mum's heartbreaking plea after losing battle to keep baby son's grave memorial
Leanne Thompson has until September 30 to remove her baby son Callum's Iggle Piggle themed memorial garden in Grimsby after North East Lincolnshire Council deemed it 'unauthorised'
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'My sister-in-law wants to steal my baby name - it hurts but she doesn't care'
A mum has demanded her sister-in-law change the name she's planning on giving her daughter because it's the same as her son's middle name - but people don't agree with her
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Parents asked to see if they can notice why a school sent this lunch box back
Most parents do their best to keep their children's packed lunches as healthy as possible. For one Mum, her efforts were wasted when her son's school did not like something in his lunchbox
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'I picked a traditional name for my son but people say it's actually an insult'
The mum was keen to give her little boy a very traditional name but when she was told it could be used as an insulting nickname she was absolutely devastated
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Dad praised for reading 'inappropriate' horror books to his 10-year-old daughter
Inspiring your children to read can be difficult but what do you do when your child is taking an interest in genres that are not typically meant to be consumed by children?
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Man mortified as neighbour's little boy erupts into foul-mouthed rant in garden
A man was left mortified after he overheard his neighbours' children swearing in their garden - as he slammed the kids' parents for teaching them poor 'life goals'
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'My neighbour's child won't stop giving me gifts - I hate it'
The mum vented her frustration after her neighbour's daughter continuously posted gifts through her front door - sometimes even posting three or four items per day
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Our baby died at nursery now we want all parents to know how to save others
The LifeVac device has already helped to save 1,232 lives, according to its makers and Oliver's parents want all preschools to have airway clearance kits to hand
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'No one can pronounce my daughter's name - I'm worried I've made a mistake'
A mum has said she's worried she's made a mistake with the name she gave her 10-month-old daughter, as she's realised people don't know how to pronounce it correctly
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Mum goes to bed with period pains and never wakes up as family seeks answers
Anne-Marie, 39, suddenly passed away shortly after expressing that she was suffering from period pains - the mum leaves behind her 21-year-old daughter Bethany and her family
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Plane passengers baffled as dad asks pilot to 'fly around a bit' to calm son
A dad left plane passengers baffled when he asked if the pilot could 'fly around a bit' before landing because his 'boisterous' child refused to settle down in his seat
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'My mother-in-law took my daughter for a drastic haircut without my permission'
A mum has been left seething after her mother-in-law allowed her teenage daughter to get a 'highly inappropriate' hair-do, just a week before she's due to go back to school
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Man under fire as he 'can't bring himself' to help with kids as he's 'exhausted'
A man has been slammed after saying that he didn't want to help his wife with the latest additions to their family as he made it clear he didn't want any more kids
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'My neighbours' kids scream all night - it wakes up my baby and I've had enough'
A dad has said he's had enough of his neighbours' kids as they keep 'screaming' late at night while playing in their garden and the noise wakes up his seven-month-old baby
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Mum red-faced as people say cake she baked for son starting uni looks rude
You might not notice the problem when you first look at the cake - but once you've spotted the unfortunate fault within the 'GOOD LUCK @ UNI' message you'll find it hard to unsee
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Mum thought she hit jackpot with £1 Toby Carvery meal deal before big mistake
The mum made a huge mistake and ended up paying a lot more than she bargained for - and warned other parents not to make the same mistake as her when visiting Toby Carvery
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Nurse shares signs your child's tummy pain needs urgent medical attention
When a parent hears their child complain of a sore tummy, it's easy to assume they have a minor ailment that will go away before long - but sometimes stomach pain can signal something more serious
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Woman pleads with sister to avoid baby name that she 'can't read without crying'
The expecting mum stands by the choice because of it's special meaning for her husband, but another family member begged the couple to reconsider the name they've got their hearts set on
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Parenting expert shares top tips for a smooth transition back to school for kids
As parents start to think about preparing their children to go back to school, parenting expert Kirsty Ketley shared her best tips and tricks to ensure a smooth transition
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Dad's turmoil as wife battling cancer forces child to shave head in solidarity
A man is seeking advice after he found out his wife forced their teenage daughter to shave her head. His wife has cancer and she wanted their 17 year old to do it in solidarity
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Mum slammed for wanting to change son's birthday to one that's 'more convenient'
The mum asked for opinions on her thoughts after stressing she had a good reason for wanting to change the date of her son's birthday - and it divided the internet
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Fed-up dad fumes at nappy change station's 'added difficulty' in public toilets
A fed-up dad fumed about the less-than adequate nappy changing stations he's come up against as a parent - and recently he spotted a serious flaw which added to the 'difficulty' of the situations
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Expert's sleep trick for parents to get kids back into routine before school
A sleep expert has shared some ways that you can help your kids get back into routine before school starts, including getting up earlier, and a handy breathing technique