All news on the topic: Parenting

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Mum's 'unreasonable' restaurant habit leaves people divided - with 'dirty looks'
Getting yourself a table at a busy cafe or restaurant can be a difficult task but one mum shared how she manages these situations - but people are divided about what she does
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Mum's overly 'demanding' babysitter job ad slammed as being full of 'red flags'
A job advert for a babysitter position came under fire after it was shared online, with people criticising it for being 'demanding' and comparing the salary and hours to 'slavery'
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Mum's stern rule for children on school holidays splits opinion with parents
Bedtime routines are always a controverisal topic, but one mum's firm rule for her teenage kids has raised alarm with other parents - she says it works for her family
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's strict house rules for their three children
The youngest royals are not exempt from the several rules and guidelines that the Royals must keep on top of - with one crucial at-home rule enforced by the Prince and Princess of Wales
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'Cruel neighbour called my child an animal - he's not done anything wrong'
A mum was left wondering whether she'd done anything wrong when her neighbour kept asking her to keep her son quiet, saying that he was an 'animal' for playing with his dad
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Swimming coach warns parents are making a deadly mistake with their kids' towels
A swimming instructor and mum has shared an important tip for all parents taking their children swimming and wrapping them in towels post pool - it is 'much safer' than what most do
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Mum is looking for a middle name that goes with Shoulder for her child
A woman came under fire after she chose a super quirky name for her daughter, and she took to social media to ask others for a middle name suggestion - but people weren't serious
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Mum sparks debate after leaving baby and boyfriend in economy to fly business
Ellis Cochlin, who posts videos as @ellcochlin, decided she would spend the 11 hour flight from Paris, France to Los Angeles in the US in business class while her daughter and boyfriend went in economy
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Morrisons shoppers livid at 'ridiculous' check-out change after announcement
If you're always looking for new ways for your kids to grow and learn, the new scheme at Morrisons may be up your street - but some people have slammed it as 'ridiculous'
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Woman asks colleague 'innocent' question about kids and instantly regrets it
A woman has asked for advice after being pulled up by HR over what she deemed to be an innocent question to a co-worker - and it's left people feeling torn
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'I refused to let a mum sit in an empty plane seat - I wanted it left free'
A woman has said she refused to let a mum and her teenage daughter take up the spare seat next to her on a flight, but has defended her actions saying she had a valid reason
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Nursery worker says one parent habit many are guilty of drives them up the wall
A nursery worker has shared the things that they hate about their job, and there are many - some even asked them whether there's anything they like about their role
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'My fiancé's breath makes me feel so sick I've banned him from cuddling me'
A mum-to-be has banned her fiancé from sitting on the same sofa as her when they watch television together because the smell of his breath makes her 'physically sick'
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'Screaming babies ruined my date - kids should be banned from restaurants'
A woman was left seething after her Valentine's Day date was ruined by children who weren't behaving properly - and she sparked a debate as to what parents should do in that situation
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Boy, 5, diagnosed with rare incurable illness after mum notices strange symptom
Kerrie Robson, from Plymouth, says her son Dude began to 'wobble' when he tried to walk - the symptom led to him being diagnosed with a rare disease
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Parents ditch unusual spellings for classic baby names as some vanish from UK
Baby name experts have claimed parents are moving away from unusual spellings for classic baby names in 2024, as several alternative names are set to go extinct this year
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Woman shares key way she lost two stone after years of eating disorder symptoms
Megan Gldberger shared that eating was a way for her to feel safe, and it became a form of control after she had gone through tough times at home when she was young.
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'I invited pals for food and was upset when they gave me list of hated items'
One woman was left furious at her friends after they shared their long list of food preferences. She had spent the evening organising a dinner party but was put off by their behaviour
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Jonny Lee Miller details daring stunt he performed to impress Angelina Jolie
Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie tied the knot in 1996 before their subsequent separation 18 month later, finalising their divorce back in 2000
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'My friends demand I chip in for babysitting costs - I don't even have kids'
A childless woman who goes out with friends for dinner has asked social-media users if she's wrong to refuse to help pay the rest of her group's childminding costs
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'My sister-in-law announced pregnancy at my child's funeral - I'm distraught'
A mum has banned her sister-in-law from attending family events after she announced she was expecting a baby during the mum's funeral for her two-year-old daughter
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UK parents ditch American baby name trend as Tiger and Buddy drop in popularity
Once influenced by celebs from across the pond, Brits are no longer interested in Yankee-sounding names - according to exclusive data shared with the Mirror. Looks like there'll be no more Prestons in your kid's classroom
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Baby names on the brink of extinction in 2024 - Disney nosedives to celeb snubs
As baby name trends come and go, 2024 could be the year that some names go extinct - including monikers inspired by Disney characters and celebrities, and those with odd spellings
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Mum hits back at teacher's 'silly' rule with scathing note in kid's lunch box
A mum was left seething after her daughter was told information by her teacher that her household did not subscribe to - and she left the teacher a scathing, but polite, note
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'My six kids only shower twice a week - it's enough to keep them clean'
Do you wash once a day, once a week, or somewhere in between? Everyone is different, and one woman has divided opinions after admitting her six kids only have two bath days