All news on the topic: Parenting

664
Worried mum praised for removing son's bedroom door after he broke rules
A mum was left wondering whether she'd done the right thing when she removed her son's bedroom door because he'd lied to her and left her concerned and panicking
756
Mum slated for 'forcing' daughter to get teeth whitened before moving schools
The mum maintains she only wants the best for her 16-year-old daughter, but parents think she went too far with her approach - and said there was a better way to go about things
842
'I keep buying baby clothes but I'm single and not pregnant - I can't help it'
One woman who is obsessed with buying baby clothes has already kitted out her baby's wardrobe - despite being single and not pregnant. Pals have called her 'delusional' but she loves being organised
938
Christine and Paddy McGuinness 'stronger than ever' a year after marriage split
Christine and Paddy McGuinness announced their split about a year ago via a statement they shared on social media
1054
Mum sternly warned against baby name that 'sounds like a car with a bad exhaust'
Choosing the right baby name isn't an easy task - and this mum's enthusiasm quickly disappeared when she was warned it could cause abuse for the rest of the child's life from strangers online
551
Dad's incredible act of bravery to save his three sons after their plane crashed
A dad from California died trying to protect his three sons in a plane crash that killed him. All three of Jared Newman's young boys were onboard at the time of the incident
476
Expert's urgent plea to parents over dangerous mistake when putting kids to bed
An expert has warned parents to avoid making a potentially devastating mistake when putting their child to bed, as it could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
1222
'I charge my daughter rent while she lives at uni - and when she's on holiday'
A mum has sparked debate after admitting that she charges her uni student daughter rent while she's living in halls - and even expects her to fork out a sum while she's on holiday
536
'I found the perfect baby name but people say it looks like a spelling error'
A pregnant woman has finally found a name for her daughter she loves, but unfortunately others think it sounds like she's just 'made up' the moniker, and have suggested she choose something else
526
'Surrogate parent' to missing boy found after 8 years suspected mum for ages
A woman who said she was close to Houston man Rudy Farias has said she was long suspicious of Rudy Farias' mum Janie Santana - speculation over Farias' 'disappearance' remains
861
'I gave my daughter a sentimental name - my mate sees it as a personal attack'
A mum-to-be has picked out a baby name that has huge sentimental value to her, but her best friend has taken it to heart as she has a bad history with the moniker
968
'My inconsiderate neighbours won't stop their renovation - it keeps my baby up'
A mum is furious at her 'inconsiderate' neighbours who are currently renovating part of their house as the noise wakes up her baby - but they say it's not their problem
844
'I picked a name for my daughter that sounds magical - but some say it's stuffy'
A mum-to-be is unsure about the baby name she's picked out for her daughter, as while she thinks the moniker is 'magical', some have told her it's an 'old lady name'
1289
Sloppy mistake by mum of man missing for 8 years was a red flag to investigator
Brenda Paradise was one of the private investigators hired to look into missing Rudy Farias' disappearance after he vanished in 2015 while out on a dog walk in Houston, Texas
1291
Boy, 3, dies after mum 'forgot about him' in back of car in 27C heat
The youngster is said to have been left alone in the back of the mother's car for six hours in roasting 27C heat in Ponteverdra, Spain before anyone realised the tragedy had happened
1107
'I chose a sentimental baby name but some say I'm ridiculous - it's my nickname'
A mum who picked out a sentimental name for her son based on her own nickname has been urged not to use it, as some people have said it's 'ridiculous' and confusing
615
'My mum-in-law tried to breastfeed my baby - then acted like it was normal'
A mum was left horrified when her mum-in-law 'casually' explained during a conversation that she had tried to breastfeed her son as a way of 'soothing' him - but she isn't even lactating
1081
'I told a mum to be quiet on my flight - I heard her kid through my earplugs'
A plane passenger was left wondering what to do when a mum and daughter were being so noisy they could hear them through their headphones - and people had mixed feelings
636
We'll never be grandparents because my son and wife are happy with their pets
A reader asks agony aunt Coleen Nolan how to approach her disappointment at not having grandchildren
556
'My sister's dying wish was to help choose my baby name - now I regret using it'
A man who promised his sister he would name his firstborn daughter after their mum, who he doesn't have a good relationship with, is seriously regretting his decision
1129
Mum slams 'utterly ridiculous' school trip cost in seething letter to teachers
A parent has slammed the 'utterly ridiculous' cost of her 11-year-old son's school trip - claiming that she could take her family of six on holiday for the same price
759
'My husband abandoned me in delivery room over our baby's gender - I'm livid'
A man has sparked outrage after revealing how he ran out of the hospital in tears after his second daughter was born - but rushed back in the second he heard his wife also gave birth to a boy
732
'I've already got all my Christmas pressies wrapped and it's saved me £5,000'
A mum-of-two has revealed how she cuts the cost of her Christmas shopping in half, by making an early start and searching for bargain presents as soon as Boxing Day
758
'Finding summer jobs is the hardest work for teenagers today'
Eva Simpson is determined that her teenage son will get a job when he finishes school this term - but, she argues, it's much tougher for them to get a foot in the door
1023
Mum, 40, mistaken for 17-year-old daughter's pal as she 'ages backwards'
Mum Carly Johnson says she's dubbed the female Benjamin Button on account of her youthful looks, which often see her mistaken for her 17-year-old daughter's sister