All news on the topic: Parenting

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Wealthy man roasted for excluding stepchild from his will despite 'huge fortune'
A man who has been raising his stepchild since the kid was 10 years old has made the decision to disinherit him. He claims he was able to build his wealth thanks to his biological children
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Dad praised for response to ex-wife who missed daughter's first period
'I had been prepared since she was eight.'
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American woman living in UK startled by British kids' morning school routine
An American woman living in the UK has pointed out some of the biggest cultural differences she's found since moving over - and one has to do with the school morning routine
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Top worries Brits have about their elderly parents - including falls or injuries
Seven in ten adults admit to worrying about their ageing parents as often as 10 times a week - but almost half say they don't want to get in the way of their independence
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'My husband went to wake our toddler - then I heard the worst scream'
Parents Luke and Lucy were left devastated as their 14-month old daughter Rosie died suddenly after being blighted by bugs throughout the Australian winter
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Experts' warning about screen time as it can cause children ‘damage’
New research has revealed just how much screen time is too much for little ones. The research was conducted by Tohoku University in Japan, with 7,097 children participating in the study
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'Husband's gaming habit is ruining our marriage - he won't help with the baby'
One mum is at her wit's end as her husband games all through the night and is neglecting his duties as a partner - she feels lonely and is considering her options
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'My mum planned baby shower I can't attend - then got mad when I changed date'
People have been left gobsmacked after an expecting mum revealed her own mother's bizarre response when she asked to change the date of her baby shower to ensure she could attend
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'My friends hate my baby names - they say my kids will get bullied'
One woman has caused debate after revealing her favourite baby names, as her friends her future tots might get bullied thanks to the unusual choices - others are divided
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'Husband slept through our daughter's first birthday - he acts like a child'
'He moaned, rolled over and went back to sleep.'
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Gran seethes at 'disgusting' school mum for complaining about her granddaughter
A grandmother has sought advice on how best to handle a situation involving her granddaughter. After she was sent home from a party, the nine-year-old is now being excluded by parents and their children
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'Husband orders we name our twins after Minecraft creators - I want a divorce'
'Definitely don't let him anywhere near the birth certificate.'
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'My daughter's father is using her name for his second child - it's spineless'
A mum is furious after discovering her daughter's dad has given his second child the same name as their daughter - as she branded him 'spineless' and called his partner 'creepy'
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Plane passengers slam parents who dressed kid in light-up costume for flight
A mum and dad have been slammed as 'selfish' by plane passengers and those online after they allowed their daughter to wear a light-up costume on an overnight flight
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Mum demands to bring her daughter to child-free wedding and causes outrage
A mother has caused upset online after telling people she wanted to bring her child to her friend's child-free wedding. She explained that her daughter has anxious attachment issues
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'My evil stepmum demands I let her name my baby - and turned family against me'
Her stepmum believes it's her right to name the baby
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'I think my husband is having an affair with my niece - I can't ignore signs'
A woman has sought advice from people online as she has a long-held suspicion that her husband is cheating on her with her niece. The niece and her siblings moved in with them after their parents died
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Sam Faiers defended by fans after son is cruelly targeted by vile troll
Sam Faiers has been cruelly shamed after sharing a new Instagram photo of her with her three children Paul, Rosie and Edward, prompting fans of The Only Way Is Essex to quickly jump to her defence
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Parents spend almost £1,000 during child's schooling - on cleaning uniforms
It costs parents £150 a year to buy their kids' school uniform items - and an extra £20 a year in energy costs to wash them, as well as £45 a year on tumble dryer cycles
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'Sister-in-law orders we change hamster's name - she wants it for her daughter'
She refuses to take no for an answer
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Speech expert warns parents of mistake that can prevent child saying first word
A speech expert has issued important advice to parents on helping your little one learn words, warning there's one habit that should be avoided as it can halt progress
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Mum forces daughter, 10, to walk miles to school after 'disrespecting adults'
People are divided on whether she did the right thing
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Parents warned as vapes disguised as school highlighter pens sold to children
Super-strength contraband vapes are being disguised as highlighter pens and sold to children in New York. These vape pens would be illegal in most European countries.
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Dad blasted for wanting to go no contact with 'mean' son - as there's a catch
A man has taken to social media to share how his son got back in touch with him after ignoring him throughout his childhood - but the dad is no longer interested in having a relationship