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Mum-of-22 Sue Radford's clever trick ensures kids get to the airport on time
Sue Radford, who is a mum to 22 children, is used to having to be organised when it comes to a holiday, and one particular hack ensures her kids are never late to the airport
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Passenger 'shamed' for refusing to swap 1sr class seat with boy, 10, in economy
A woman who was flying to San Francisco was asked to give up her first class seat with a child sitting in economy so he could be perched next to his parents during the flight
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'I'm using dead husband's sperm to have baby, I wonder if it's selfish'
Isobel Barnes sadly lost her husband Luke earlier this year, but hopes to fulfil their wishes to have a family together - by using IVF and sperm that he froze before he died
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Mum shopping in Tesco makes naughty kids 'sit down in silence' and is applauded
The two little girls were "running riot" in the supermarket but their mum swiftly stepped in and they soon started behaving with her tactics praised by parents
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Mum shares incredible before-and-after pics of daughter's first day at school
A mum has shared the hilarious before and after pictures of her four-year-old daughter Lyla McCullagh, who was left completely shattered after her first ever day at school
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Girl, 9, dies from lice infection as mum and grandma charged with her murder
Sandra Kraykovich and her mother, Elizabeth, were charged after a 9-year-old girl died of severe lice infestation that was left untreated, as well as malnutrition in Tucson, Arizona
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Louise Thompson defended by fans as she is cruelly mum-shamed over sweet video
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson had fans rushing to defend her after she was cruelly mum-shamed for posting a sweet video of herself and son Leo on holiday
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Dad praised for refusing to attend wedding after one of his kids was not invited
The dad's decision to decline an invite from his wife's sister - after she refused to include his child from a previous relationship - has been praised by fellow parents
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Parents pull daughter from nursery over 'erotic' image in children’s book
Will and Maria Taylor were shocked by the picture in the book Grandad’s Pride
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Mum accused of 'starving' daughter after friend sees what she's eating for lunch
One mum, who thought she had the quantities of food just right, has been criticised by her pal after she saw what he daughter had for lunch
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Parents are smashing eggs on their kids' heads for a new TikTok challenge
A viral new TikTok challenge has parents smashing eggs against their kids' heads and laughing about it as the children cry on video
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'My fiancé's ex is livid her kids want to call me mum - I don't see an issue'
A woman has caused a debate online as to whether she's in the wrong for letting her fiancé's children call her 'mum' - much to the anger of their biological mum
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Mum shares helpful tip for getting babies to sleep an hour extra in the morning
Mums have flocked to the internet to share their top tips for helping to get a little one to sleep in for an extra hour in the morning, to help parents get the rest they also need
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Mum praised for easy candle trick that makes kids stay in seats at dinner table
A mum has been praised for sharing an easy hack that means her children are never itching to leave the dinner table before they've finished eating - and all you need is a candle
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'My daughter is demanding I change her brother's name - but I won't budge'
Parents rushed to defend a mum who revealed she wants to go ahead with the name she likes best for her baby boy - despite her 11-year-old daughter's repeated objections
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Six in ten parents say their most helpful parenting tool - is their smartphone
The top ways mums and dads use mobile phones are to take photos, to send messages, and for downloading or streaming content to keep their little ones entertained
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Mum's agony as daughter comes home from school with 'sniffles' and dies next day
A mum whose daughter died unexpectedly after coming home from school with 'the sniffles' has shared her grief and feelings of 'failure' as a parent in the hope of warning others
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'I sold my home to fund boob job - my huge chest stopped me picking up my kids'
Mum-of-two Victoria Marsh was having difficulty picking up her kids and felt desperate to get a breast reduction. So, she sold a house and got a loan to fund the £10,0000 op after being rejected on the NHS
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Mum 'fuming' as daughter's pal returns her party bag with note shaming contents
One mum decided to spend a bit extra on her daughter's party bags, which were handed out to guests at her birthday bash - but she didn't expect the response from one of the children
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Expert claims parents should ask babies for permission before changing nappy
Sexuality expert Deanne Carson left viewers baffled when she insisted parents should ask permission before changing a baby's nappy to set up a "culture of consent from birth"
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'Letters from George Harrison's mum up for auction, but her wisdom is priceless'
Paul Routledge says the letters being auctioned, written by Louise Harrison to a Beatles fan, show the type of common sense that sets men and women apart
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Tense bodycam footage shows heroic policeman save choking baby's life
Police bodycam footage shows the moment a Colorado police deputy was forced to administer CPR on a choking child. Deputy Nick Pacheco worked to save the life of little Carlos
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Mum's stark warning after kids almost kill son, 10, playing viral choking game
Lisa Hill felt sick to her stomach when she discovered her 10-year-old son had been forced to take part in a viral social media challenge, that left him 'blue and purple'
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Mum slammed for leaving 5-year-old alone in eatery - leaving waitress worried
A mum was left feeling humiliated by a waitress after she left her son to run to the loo - but it's divided other mum's opinions as to whether this was the wrong thing to do