All news on the topic: Parenting

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Bewildered mum lists unusual kids' names in her child's class - including Wayke
The mum said she was left scratching her head after she read her daughter's yearbook and came across the 'adventurous' names and unusual spellings other parents had picked
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Mum 'haunted' after she found friend breastfeeding her baby without consent
Social media users rushed to comfort the upset mum after she discovered her friend had breastfed her child not once but twice, without permission to do so - she feels 'disheartened'
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'My mother-in-law insists my son calls her 'mum' - she's trying to one up me'
The upset mother claims her baby's grandmother wants the child to call her 'mum' - and says it is one of several ways she keeps trying to 'one up' her daughter-in-law
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Mum's horror as little boy innocently gifts teacher her diamond earrings
The eight-year-old pupil didn't realise he was doing anything wrong when he presented his teacher with the diamond earrings that he had taken great care to gift wrap for her
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Mum in stitches as 'mini Del Boy' son, 8, tries to flog dad's watch to buy bike
A mum was left in stitches after discovering that her eight-year-old son had tried to make some extra money by secretly using her Vinted account to try and sell his dad's watch
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'I'm in pieces over our divorce and now my ex is dating my best friend'
Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan talks to an angry reader who is feeling betrayed by her ex-husband and her closest mate, and does not know how to cope
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Mum's horror as café serves toddler 'babyccino' with TWO shots of coffee
The parent was enjoying a day out at a soft play centre with her child, aged 17 months, when she discovered a problem with the toddler's drink and alerted staff
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Teacher's parents' evening trick exposes naughty behaviour without criticsm
A former teacher has shared the one question she always liked to start parents' evening sessions off with and why you should really pay attention to the answer your child gives
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Mum's discomfort as parents leave 1-year-old at home alone during school pick-up
The worried mum turned to fellow parents for advice, and she was urged to report the caregiver who reportedly leaves their baby home alone, as people feared for the child's safety
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Dad lets son scream on plane for 90 minutes to annoy 'entitled' passenger
A dad has taken to Reddit to share how he 'weaponized' his son against a plane passenger who complained about the youngster bumping into his chair for five hours straight
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Emma Sleep slash £1,099 off luxe cooling mattress in spring sale that ends today
Emma Sleep spring sale sees reductions of up to 55% and the deals end in less than 11 hours
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Expert on mistakes GCSE students make with exam questions and revision trick
Revision guru Sam Ellis reveals his top tips for exam season and why students should follow the Pomodoro Technique to help with motivation when tackling tough subjects
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'I gave my son a made up fantasy name - everyone says it's stupid but I love it'
A dad has been slammed for 'pushing his passions' on to his son by naming him after Romeo and Juliet and The Lord of the Rings characters - and not considering how it could make him a target for bullying
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Cancer stricken mum suffers airport heartbreak waiting to board bucket list trip
Elen Thomas, from Wales, was not entitled to a refund when she missed her flight at Heathrow Airport where she was supposed to jet off to Japan with her 11-year-old son
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Mum praised for making budget caterpillar cake for daughter's 5th birthday
If you're worried about forking out for a cake for your little one's birthday, a savvy mum has shown people how they can make a really effective and personalised caterpillar cake
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'We've picked a name for our baby but it's a pop star name - it makes me cringe'
A mum-to-be has shared the 'cute' name she and her partner have picked for their unborn little boy, but she has one major concern about the moniker and it's to do with a celebrity
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'I'm silently seething sister-in-law stole my daughter's name - it's off-limits'
A woman was left 'silently seething' after her sister-in-law used practically the same name as she had for her daughter - she was wondering why she'd chosen it as it was 'off limits'
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'I'm struggling to like my three-year-old son and I feel horrible because of it'
A mum has been praised online after sharing her 'difficult' feelings about her three-year-old son, as many fellow parents have shared messages of support and admitted they can relate
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Mum slams 'harsh' school choir as they reject daughter for being a 'bad singer'
The mum said it was 'harsh' of her daughter's school choir to reject kids 'based on their voice', as she claimed children should have the chance to sing regardless of talent
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'My ex-husband stole £8,000 from our kids to buy a house - I'm absolutely livid'
A woman has shared her shock and anger after learning that her husband took money out of bank accounts they set up for their children's future and used it to help buy a house
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'I was excluded from Mother's Day meal because I'm a dog mum -I'm devastated'
A woman has turned her back on her friends who didn't invite her to their Mother's Day celebration because her 'child' has four legs rather than two - as she believes dog mums count too
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'I lost my breasts to cancer - but it made me transform my life for the better'
Emma Hughes, from Blackwood, was spurred on by her tragic cancer diagnosis, going on to receive an award for her outstanding commitment to study and launch a new career
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'My partner doesn't want our daughter to go to nursery - it's unreasonable'
A mum has shared the dilemma she's currently facing with her partner over their little girl's safety as he doesn't want her to attend nursery because she isn't verbal yet
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Mum astonished by 'ungrateful' complaints from parents after daughter's party
A mum has shared her shock after learning that several parents had been making the same complaint about her daughter's birthday party as their kids didn't get party bags
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Vileda's new cordless electric mop is so impressive- my tiles are gleaming
'I was pleasantly surprised at how well this electric spray mop lifted the grime from my daughter's bedroom floor leaving it looking the best it has in a very very long time!'