All news on the topic: Parenting

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'I want to change my baby's name now it's suddenly popular - everyone uses it'
A woman is torn over whether she should choose a modern classic name for her baby girl - she's concerned that the moniker is too popular and has connotations with a movie franchise
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Boots baby event is back and there's huge savings on top brands starting at 65p!
Boots baby event is back and includes deals on Pampers, Ickle Bubba, My Little Coco, Tommee Tippee and so much more
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Child psychologist shares word trick parents need to know to 'defuse' tantrums
Professor Sam Wass, a child psychologist, has shared the best and most efficient way to deal with an awful tantrum and the most common mistakes parents make when trying to calm their kids
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Mum sparks debate by allowing eight-year-old daughter to wear make-up
A mum says she and her husband have ended up getting into a disagreement after she gave into her eight-year-old daughter's pleas to wear make-up ahead of a fancy dinner
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Mum admits she gave up four of her children because she couldn't afford them
Hebriella George, from New South Wales, is one of 160,000 people in Australia waiting for public housing, and says the decade-long wait has left her unable to afford to give her four children the "home they deserve"
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Mum left fuming over man's 'ridiculous' behaviour towards toddler in cafe
A mum was left raging after a man was sat giving her evil looks in a coffee shop as she and her toddler were sat trying to enjoy some breakfast - she confronted him about it
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'My parents are demanding I move my wedding to suit them - or my dad won't come'
A bride has been left fuming after her dad told her he won't be coming to her wedding unless she pushes it back to June - as he claims he can't get time off work
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Mum sparks debate after admitting she puts daughter on leash to keep her 'safe'
A mum has sparked a debate about children's safety after sharing how she chooses to keep her daughter on a 'leash' in order to protect her - she says she doesn't care what others think
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'I'm a restaurant worker - I got better tips after pretending to have children'
A server has taken to TikTok to share how she received 'such good tips' after telling her customers a little white lie about having two young children at home
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'My mum hates my son's name so much she won't use it - she should get over it'
A grandmother is refusing to use her grandchild's first name after his parent unknowingly chose the same name as a distant family member that she's hated for years
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'I want to give my son the same name as my wife's ex - but people think I'm mad'
A dad has said he wants to give his son the same name as his wife's former partner because he loves the name - but his friends think his choice of name is 'bonkers'
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'I removed my daughter's bedroom door because she is too loud – she's fuming'
A mum was tired of being woken up in the middle of the night by her daughter who keeps slamming her bedroom door so hard the walls shake, so she decided it was time to take her door away altogether
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Phones4U billionaire set to become dad for seventh time aged 70
John Caudwell and former Olympian Modesta Vzesniauskaite are set to welcome their second child together later this month. They said the new addition was a "surprise"
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Amanda Holden and Davina McCall launch stunning spring collection at JD Williams
If you're looking for beautiful homeware and fashion pieces - head to JD Williams for Amanda Holden and Davina McCall's new spring collection
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'Fan's selfie of sex offender Stephen Bear is a wake-up call to parents'
We should be teaching our children the basics around respect, the cult of celebrity and consent, says Darren Lewis, but the giddy teenage fan outside Chelmsford Crown Court wanting a photo of the sick reality star shows we have a long way to go
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'My sister-in-law posts pictures of my baby without permission - it's creepy'
The woman has never been the best of friends with her sister-in-law but she was upset when she saw lots of pictures online as she felt it was creepy without her permission
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Man branded 'unrealistic' for trying to stop wife from breastfeeding in public
A woman has told how her husband's actions were really starting to irritate her as whenever she went to breastfeed when they were out he would tell her not to, claiming it is not safe
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'I don't want social media to rule my child's life - she's already suffering'
Social media is negatively impacting young girls as nearly a third are experiencing fear of missing out, driving them to spend hours on games they don't even like
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'I put son to bed at 4.30pm - some say I'm cruel but I don't want nonsense'
A mum has divided opinions after admitting she puts her 18-month-old to bed as early as 4.30pm when he hasn't had a nap at day care, claiming it's the best thing for him
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'I found a baby name I love - but some people say it reminds them of a laxative'
A mum has said she and her husband have found a baby name they both adore and want to use - but they've recently found out it's also the name of a laxative medicine
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Baby name expert shares 'best' 50 names that should be on parents' lists in 2023
A baby name expert has shared the top 50 names you should be adding to your list of favourites if you're having a baby this year. It features names from popular culture as well as traditional monikers
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'I was kicked off a plane because my 19-year-old daughter looks four-years-old'
Dannia Shabbir is the only female in the world with a rare condition that means she will always look four-years-old - but a lack of awareness makes her vulnerable to horrific abuse
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Mum-of-four vows kids can always sleep in her room - even when they're 25
A mum-of-four has opened up about her "gentle" approach to parenting, which includes avoiding baby talk and allowing her kids to sleep in the same room as her for as long as they want
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Science and engineering are top careers that can be shaped by kids' playtime
Parents try to spend an average of 30 minutes a day playing with their little ones - as they believe it can help shape their futures
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'I want to give my baby boy a girl's name - but I'm scared he'll hate it'
One creative parent has sparked a naming debate after sharing why they would love to give their baby son a moniker that has traditionally been reserved for girls