All news on the topic: Parenting

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Teacher's stark message to parents with stressed-out teens divides opinions
A teacher has shared a 'positive' message with parents trying to help their stressed-out teenagers through their school exams - but it hasn't gone down quite as expected
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Mums are tying ribbons to their bags and buggies to help other parents
A mum has gone viral online after sharing a clever way to help fellow parents who might be struggling, grieving or feeling lonely and all you need to get involved is a ribbon
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Pregnant couple mortified after mistaking gender in cruel reveal prank
A woman's ecstatic reaction to her gender reveal quickly came crashing down after the realisation that a small mishap in colour meant she mistook her baby's gender
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'I can't stand my name - clearly my nasty parents want me to be bullied forever'
A woman has legally changed her name after 'living through hell' with it as a child - but her decision didn't go down well with her parents
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'I quit my job to care for my parents - the sandwich generation need support'
After 43,000 women in the UK left their jobs last year to care for family members, mum-of-two Hayley Timson is sharing the reality of the 'sandwich generation', juggling elderly parents and young kids
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Sleep-deprived parents mistakenly feed baby ice cubes after misreading advice
The tired parents were baffled as to why their baby wouldn't eat the ice cubes they provided, but later realised they they had made a harmless blunder
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'My retired parents are in good health but won't babysit my kids - it's immoral'
A mum has sparked debate after claiming it's 'morally poor' of her retired and healthy parents not to provide childcare for her kids - as some say they're not obligated
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'My sister said she honoured me with her baby name choice - but I'm devastated'
The woman was left devastated when she found out what her sister had named her baby - as the moniker was supposed to 'honour' her, but she said she can't stand it
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Mum's heartbreak as young son gets excluded from niece's birthday party
The mum was fuming when her son was 'uninvited' from her niece's sixth birthday party in order to keep costs down - despite other family members getting an invite
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'My in-laws want our toddler to sleep alone in a separate building on holiday'
The plan was to let the young kids sleep alone in a separate part of the apartment complex - but when one mum said she did not want her toddler to be so far away, she was called unreasonable
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Experts say parents should pack their children's suitcases last for holidays
Packing your kids' clothes last, sticking to the three shoes rule, investing in packing cubes and involving your kids in the packing process are key tips for families heading on holiday
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'My wife wants to give our twins matching names - it's a disaster in the making'
A man has taken to Reddit to share how he is trying to persuade his wife not to give their twin boys matching names, arguing that it'll only cause them trouble later in life
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Mum threatened by sister-in-law for using her name for newborn daughter
A woman has sparked fury with her sister-in-law after using her first name for her newborn baby daughter - even though she strictly warned her not to use the moniker
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Pregnant mum forced to clean up spilled food by flight attendant sparking fury
Anthony Bass' pregnant wife had to clean up after his toddler dropped popcorn on the floor of a United Airlines flight, and the Toronto Blue Jays star vented his anger on Twitter
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Mums are crucial in shaping kids’ educational mobility
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks at new research which has found that a mother’s education plays an increasingly important role in shaping the future achievements of their children
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Mum issues safety warning to any parents buying personalised items for kids
It may be really tempting to buy certain clothing and accessories for your children, but one mum has warned social media users about why it's so important to not be tempted
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Woman, 29, slams pals for giving her an 'intervention' over not being engaged
The woman has questioned whether she's 'a failure' after her two friends told her that she's 'letting her life pass by' - she's the only one in the group who isn't engaged or a mother
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'I refused to a leave live show when my baby cried - people say it's unfair'
A mum has split opinion after she brought her newborn baby to watch her daughter's school play, as she refused to leave the audience - even when her baby started crying
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'I named my daughter after a spice - I don't care that people think it's stupid'
Brooke Scheurn has come under fire for naming her daughter after an aromatic spice - with social media users claiming the child will resent her for it in the future
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Dad slated for dumping his daughter's dinner in the bin after rude comment
A dad faced criticism for his parenting skills as he decided to throw his daughter's food away when she got 'in a mood' and swore - people aren't impressed by the decision
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Mum accused of poisoning her sons spent a whole day next to their bodies
Desiree Ache, from Germany, is accused of murdering her sons Hagen and Theodor to punish her ex and "make him suffer" after he had found a new partner, acquaintances say
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'My mother-in-law wakes our newborn up from naps without permission - I'm livid'
On recent visit, the in-law went over to wake the baby up even though she was fast asleep - so the mum raced over and put the baby back down, but the relative was not impressed
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Single parents need to check passports before summer holidays with their kids
Separated parents looking to apply for a new passport ahead of the summer holidays, or simply planning a trip with their kids, need to be aware of strict laws around the travel documents
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Mum hails 89p 'pollen trapping' hay fever wipes that gave son 'his life back'
Pollen counts are set to skyrocket in the UK this week bringing misery for allergy sufferers - but one mum has praised an 89p pack of hay fever wipes as a 'life-saver'
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Nutritionist shares food she'd never feed babies or toddlers - with one 'hazard'
Knowing what you should and shouldn't feed your baby when introducing them to normal foods can be a minefield, but a nutritionist has shared four things she wouldn't give her kids