All news on the topic: Parenting

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'I want 16-year-old stepson to move out as he causes grief, other mums disagree'
One mum has faced backlash after admitting she's asked her stepson to move out as there's lots of arguments in the house - other parents have urged her to reconsider
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'My daughter hates her name but I absolutely love it - the spelling is unique'
Mum-of-five Sarah Hearne, 55, from Swansea, called her daughter 'Kixxie' and says nobody ever pronounces the unique name correctly - which the 19-year-old finds frustrating
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'My annoying friend says I'm 'lucky' to not have kids – she chose to have them'
Her close friend recently left her husband and finds herself a single mum with four kids – but the woman is annoyed by her friend saying she is 'lucky' not to have them
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These are some of the best handheld vacuum cleaners for quick clean ups at home
They're small yet powerful - handheld vacuum cleaners are the ideal solution for picking up crumbs, debris and pet hair for speedy clean ups
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'I named my daughter after fairy tale character - registrar refused at first'
A mum-of-three was gobsmacked after she went to register her baby daughter's unique name - but was advised to rethink her decision as her child could be 'teased' in the future
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'I refuse to pay for my cousin's baby shower - she's being petty with the bill'
A woman has been left gobsmacked after she was asked to help pay for her cousin's baby shower - even though she didn't organise the event and was invited as a guest
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Schoolgirl 'sobs' every day as nasty kids 'make fun' of her pack lunches
A father has intervened after his 11-year-old daughter is continuously being 'made fun' of for her school lunches - but his wife was 'infuriated' after discovering his secret
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Mum emotionally sobs on camera as trolls attack her baby's unique name
Social media star Liana Jane has been left in tears after online trolls started criticising her son's unique name in response to a discussion had on Matt and Abby's podcast, Unplanned Podcast
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Psychologist explains behaviour misconception parents have that 'winds him up'
A child psychologist has shared the most common misconception parents have around their children's behaviour that 'really winds him up' whenever someone mentions it
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Two-thirds of mums would eat meals made by kids - even if they looked inedible
Over half of children have tried to make a special Mother's Day meals for their mums - with half of mothers having to pretend to eat the unappetising dishes
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Mum had to bury daughter next to husband after the pair died six days apart
Alice Palmer, 68, was a lifetime carer to daughter Beth, 20, who suffered with cerebral palsy, scoliosis, blindness, and epilepsy. Sadly she died at a young age, and then Alice's husband, John, passed away too
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Mum appalled as teacher calls her son's lunch 'disgusting' and 'inappropriate'
The mum was left gobsmacked when her son's teacher demanded she stops giving him 'disgusting and inappropriate' lunches - even though he always has healthy food
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Mum sparks heated debate after 'forcing' nine-year-old son to cut his long hair
A woman has sparked a huge debate online after admitting she's 'forcing' her nine-year-old son to cut his long hair - people have jumped at the child's defence as he 'hates' the idea of chopping it
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'My dad says I'm naming my baby after a demon - he's being ridiculous'
A woman was left baffled after her dad reacted badly when he found out the baby name she'd chosen, saying he was "livid", wondering why she was naming her baby after a "demon"
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Pub sparks anger by banning children, swearing, iPhones and muddy boots
A pub has gone viral online after introducing a list of eight rules for all punters to follow, banning items including iPads, dogs and children - some say prohibiting kids is 'archaic'
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Doctor's horror as she cuts kids' toy open to discover huge mould build-up
The mum could not believe her eyes after cutting into one of her children's beloved toys - and seeing what was inside the giraffe she was thinking about giving to her baby
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'My husband is livid I left him alone with kids - but he does it all the time'
A dad has sparked outrage as he expects his wife to take care of all of their household chores and childcare responsibilities, even though he could not manage her workload without help when put to the test
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Dad leaves angry note in daughter's lunchbox after teacher slams food choice
A dad became so furious about school staff commenting on the contents of his daughter's packed lunch, that he decided to send her in with a blunt note in her lunchbox
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'My husband's mum is harassing me for a baby - and is fuming with my response'
The woman is exhausted with her mother-in-law asking when she is to expect grandchildren - but she got the ultimate revenge by talking about her sex life in detail
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Woman livid as husband fakes illness on her birthday to avoid looking after kids
A mum has admitted her devastation that her husband has ruined her 28th birthday - the woman asked for help with the kids, and a clean house, but her partner failed to provide
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'I announced my pregnancy at same time as my sister - she says I stole moment'
A mum has been accused of stealing her sister's 'moment' after she hijacked her pregnancy announcement to share the news that she's due to welcome her second child soon
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'I'm in my 30s and can't imagine having children - they ruin your relationship'
A woman in her 30s who has long been 'on the fence' when it comes to parenthood says she feels having kids 'inevitably' ruins a relationship, and she just doesn't want to risk jeopardising the happy life she has with her partner
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'My parents refuse to use our baby's real name - they can't stand it'
One dad is livid as his parents are refusing to use his newborn daughter's real name as they are angry he didn't allow them to choose it - it's driving a wedge between the family
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Woman 'disgusted' as mum lets child use potty underneath busy restaurant table
A woman has been left appalled by a fellow parent's 'unacceptable' behaviour in a crowded restaurant, as the mum whipped out a potty and let her child use it at the table
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Mum slammed for giving one twin a 'pretty' name and other a 'ridiculous' one
A young mum has taken to Reddit to share how her grandma blasted her for giving her twins unique names, saying this is what happens when 'babies have babies'