This stranger had the best response to a new mother breastfeeding in public
As any parent knows, eating out with kids can be a struggle. And even more so when you are by yourself and your newborn needs a feed. Earlier this week, …
US zoo shoots gorilla dead to save child who fell into enclosure
A 180 kilogram male gorilla in a US zoo has been shot dead after grabbing a four-year-old boy who fell into a moat. Authorities said the boy, who fell three …
More than a third of British parents let their kids drive a car underage, survey finds
A recent study has found that over a third of parents let their kids drive a car before they turn 17 years old and in most cases they even drive …
Lose the shoes: schoolchildren with no shoes on ‘do better and behave better in the classroom’, research shows
Schoolchildren who take their shoes off during lessons are likely to obtain better grades and behave better than those who wear them, academic research has revealed. According to research by …
Philanthropist makes selling wine child’s play
When Italian wine exporter Marco de Grazia was offered a small vineyard in Sicily, he says he immediately thought of his then 2-year-old daughter Elena. “The estate was established simply …
Old Toys Receive New Limbs To Educate Kids About Organ Donation
Organ donation is a difficult topic to discuss, especially when it comes to child donors. But a social project in Japan called Second Life Toys aims to change that. The …
Weaponised Plastic: has Lego become locked in an ‘arms race’?
From an increase in weapons, violent situations, to angry expressions, researchers have found Lego land is becoming increasingly brutal. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, believes Lego …
Parents Can Become Big Babies In This Adult-Sized Stroller
Kolcraft, maker of the Countours baby stroller, has come up with a novel way to give parents a glimpse into their baby’s stroller experience. The adult-sized stroller is an exact …
Primary school extends school day to help parents afford cheaper holidays
A primary school in Kent has lengthened its school day by 20 minutes in order to help parents plan cheaper, off-peak holidays. Chiddingstone Primary School near Tunbridge Wells has extended …
Contraception at the flick of a switch
A German carpenter has invented a device that he claims will revolutionise contraception, by allowing a man to turn the flow of sperm from his testicles on and off at …
Padded bras being marketed to children as young as seven
A new trend in young girls’ fashion is raising some eyebrows: padded bras in sizes so small that would fit some preschool children. They’re mini versions of something one may …
Footage shows how a baby’s pram can turn into 37C death trap in just 20 minutes
Parents are being urged not to drape blankets over their baby’s pram after an experiment showed how rapidly the buggy can heat up. The experiment, which was captured on film, …
Young mum ordered to stop ‘sexual’ breastfeeding in hospital
A young mother from Blackburn has claimed she was asked to go behind a curtain to breastfeed her baby because it was ‘too sexual’. Darcie Pennington, 18, was visiting her …
High Court rules in favour of father who refused to pay fine for term-time holiday
A father who refused to pay a fine for taking his six-year-old daughter out of school for a family trip to Florida, has won a ruling in his favour at …
Headteacher claims ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ are damaging children’s brains
A headteacher is urging parents not to let their children read or watch ‘Harry Potter’, claiming the books contribute to mental illness in kids. Graeme Whiting, head of the independent Acorn …
Magazine under fire for offering swimsuit tips to pre-teen girls
The publisher of a US magazine aimed at 8- to 12-year-old girls has apologised for a recent swimsuit spread offering tips on selecing the right bathing suit based on body …
How Formula One pit stop techniques are helping to save the lives of critically ill newborn babies
Wales hospital uses F1 pit stop tactics for newborn resuscitation.
Maths question for six-year-olds is leaving adults scratching their heads. Can you solve it?
A maths question aimed at 6 and 7 year old pupils in Year 2 is leaving parents scratching their heads. The question reads: ‘There were some people on a train. …
Nearly three quarters of car seats are incorrectly fitted. These are the most common mistakes…
According to a research by leading child car seat initiative Good Egg Safety, nearly three quarters of UK car seats are fitted incorrectly. The company recently tested 3353 child car …
Politicans who have failed to meet their own school standards
Last week, education minister Nick Gibb came unstuck after he tried to answer a grammar question for 11-year-olds. The schools minister was asked on BBC Radio 4’s World at One …
Shocking number of parents admit to raiding their kids’ savings
Nearly half of parents admit to raiding their children’s piggy bank to cover costs such as parking, takeaways, taxis, school trips, paying the window cleaner, and for the tooth fairy, …
Incredible video shows an unborn baby turning inside her mother’s womb
YouTube user John Deadman has shared a video capturing rare footage of a baby turning in her mother’s womb. The mum-to-be, who was 39 weeks pregnant when the clip was …
Artificial placenta could save tiniest premature babies
Researchers have begun trials on an artificial placenta that recreates conditions in the womb.
“Meternity”: All the perks of maternity leave, but without the kids!
Do mothers have an unfair advantage in the workplace? Meghann Foye, an American magazine editor turned novelist, certainly seems to think so.
Thief steals car with two children in the back after M25 police chase
Two young children have endured a terrifying ordeal after the car they were in was stolen by a suspect on the run from police. Officers had tried to stop a …
Parents and children strike against SATs tests
Parents and children around the UK went on strike on Tuesday in protest at compulsory SATs tests that the government has introduced to gauge the academic progress of six and …
Bank Holiday Special: 33% off Zootropolis Toys
If you’ve seen the movie, you know it was awesome! And now you can get the movie toys with 33% off – WOW! View the full range here
Parents and grandparents putting children at risk by ditching booster seats too soon, finds research
Over a third of 8 to 11 year olds in the UK are not using a booster seat on car journeys when one is required, according to a new report …
Would you pass the new SATs tests for 11-year-olds?
Next month will see the introduction of new SATs tests, which the government is introducing as part of reforms designed to ensure that every child gets a “solid grounding” in …
Full-time working dads earn 21% more than their childless peers, while working mums earn 11% less
Full-time working fathers out-earn their childless counterparts by more than a fifth, research has found. A study of 17,000 workers commissioned by the TUC has found than full time working …
Primary school spelling test scrapped after paper was leaked online
A primary school spelling test due to be taken by hundreds of thousands of seven year-olds this summer has been scrapped after it was accidentally published online. The test, which …
Artists transform children’s drawings into jewellery
Two artists are turning children’s drawings into cute one-of-a-kind jewellery.
Rewarding children’s good behaviour with sweets and junk food may lead to emotional eating, finds research
Do you use sweets or chocolate as a reward for good behaviour? If so, you may unintentionally be teaching your kids to rely on food to deal with their emotions. …
Research says children of older mothers are smarter, taller, and stronger
The risks of having children later in life are well documented: there’s a higher chance the baby will have issues at birth such as Down’s syndrome, or be more likely …
The perfect sleep solution for those who can’t BEAR being disturbed by others
Japanese artist Eiko Ishizawa is the brilliant mind behind this sleeping bag, aptly named the “Great Sleeping Bear”, which is exactly what it sounds like: a gigantic plush bear you can sleep inside of.
Research shows most parents have a favourite child, and it’s usually the eldest
Do you have a favourite child? The taboo question often receives a firm answer: no. But research suggests that most parents do have a favourite child, and it’s probably the …
BBC launches new iPlayer Kids app
The BBC has created an app aimed exclusively at children – BBC iPlayer Kids. Available to download today on tablets and smartphones, the name basically says it all: it’s iPlayer, …
Photographer captures the hilarious and infinitely more relatable side of pregnancy
Photographer Danielle Guenther’s shots shine a light on the less glamorous side of pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it can also be a …
Why babies all over the world are now sleeping in boxes
The idea of putting a baby to sleep in a cardboard box might seem strange to most British parents. But Finnish experts say it could help save lives.
British mum of triplets hits back at critics who called her ‘selfish’
A 55 year old grandmother who gave birth to triplets last month has hit back at critics who have called her “selfish”. Sharon Cutts and her 40-year-old boyfriend Stuart Reynolds …
Babies Know When You’re Angry, and Want to Appease You
New research finds babies won’t easily forget seeing anger-prone behaviour in adults, even if that anger is directed at someone else.
Champagne, caesareans and oysters on demand: Inside the Portland Hospital
Imagine giving birth while chomping on lobster washed down with vintage Dom Perignon and knowing the moment your baby arrives someone else will be on hand to look after him. …
Parents do not recognise the importance of learning in pre-school years, claims charity Save the Children
Too many parents are underestimating their children’s ability to learn language, according to a report. A survey of parents by charity Save the Children found that far from the popular …
White British children are among the highest achievers at age 5, but fall behind in secondary school, study finds
In the Early Years, White British children are among the highest achievers but, by the time they finish secondary school, they fall ten places in the rankings to just below average.
Woman goes into premature labour thinking she’s having one baby – and gives birth to FIVE
When Manita Singh began to feel labour pains at just 26 weeks pregnant, she was understandably worried about the health of her unborn baby. The 25-year-old Indian woman had given …
Children take over their mums’ styling for charity
Friday 29 April is Oxfam’s Dressed by the Kids day, with several celebrities getting behind the campaign and encouraging others to take part. On that day, Oxfam dares parents to …
Half of parents prepared to pay £60 fines to take their children on holiday during term time, reveals survey
Almost half of British parents are either prepared to risk being fined, or already have been, for taking their children out of school during term time to go on holiday, …
Thomas the Tank Engine is given some multicultural friends
Thomas’s friends are finally getting a little more diverse. Since its creation in 1946 by British clergyman Wilbert Audry, Thomas the Tank Engine has charmed generations of children, imparting gentle …
Schools are charging up to £1.80 for children to eat homemade packed lunches
Parents are being charged for children to eat their own packed lunches in schools, it has been reported. A survey carried out by the Teachers’ Union NASUWT and reported in …
It’s no joke! Research finds British parents don’t laugh enough
Laughter may be the best medicine, but according to new research, British parents are suffering from a ‘laughter deficit’ – with half of parents chuckling just once or less a …
Crackers, trees and baubles. Is Easter turning into Christmas?
It’s Easter Monday, and as we scroll through images on Facebook of beautiful pastel-coloured trees and photos of children surrounded by mountains of goodies brought to them by the Easter …
Women need more sleep than men because of their ‘complex’ brains, research suggests
Ladies, if you need an excuse for a lie-in this weekend, we have just the ticket! Research has proven that women need more sleep than men, because our brains are …
Children as young as 7 are ‘sexting’ at school, say teachers
Studies suggest that sexting is more common than many parents might realize or want to admit
Kids dish the dirt on their ‘Loose Women’ mums during one-off Easter special
We’re all familiar with Take Your Kids to Work Day – and now ITV’s Loose Women are doing just that. The offspring of Katie Price, Andrea McLean, Nadia Sawalha and …
Deaf Tinkerbell goes viral
Images of a Tinkerbell doll with bright pink cochlear implants have gone viral. The pictures have been shared on Facebook thousands of times, with a number of parents asking where …
‘Healthy’ children’s drinks contain a whole day’s sugar hit in one juice
Fruit drinks marketed at children and considered “healthy” by many people are “unacceptably high” in sugar, new research has found. Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Queen Mary, University …
Three quarters of working mothers affected by pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Three-quarters of pregnant women and new mothers experience discrimination at work, and one in nine leave their job as a result, government-commissioned research has found. The research, undertaken on behalf …
Research shows British children spend less time outdoors than prison inmates
Children in the UK spend less time outdoors than prison inmates, a survey has found. Three out of every four children aged six to 11 spend less than an hour …
Heavily pregnant woman fined for parking in mother and child bay
A shocked mum-to-be was fined after parking her car in a mother and child bay outside a supermarket, it has been reported. The woman, who is nine months pregnant, visited …
Prince Harry says he “can’t wait” to start a family
Prince Harry has opened up about babies and making his mum proud, in an exclusive interview with Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. After glowing about his role as uncle …
Don’t eat for two, mothers-to-be are told
Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy are more likely to have large babies, a major study has found. The study also found that mothers with high blood sugar …
Jamie Oliver is campaigning to give women the right to breastfeed anywhere
Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools revealed yesterday she was expecting their fifth child – as her husband announced he was launching a campaign to promote breastfeeding. She showed off her baby …
George Osborne announces plans for a major shake up of English schools
Chancellor George Osborne has used his Budget speech to announce that £1.5 billion would be spent on additional lessons and activities at secondary schools in England. The school day will …
At what age can children be left alone?
There is no legal minimum age at which children can be left unattended – but figures suggest hundreds of parents were arrested for doing so last year. What are the rules?
Study suggest babies understand more than we think
Babies have a better handle on their level of intelligence level than was previously thought.
Kids want parents to obey these 7 technology rules
Put your phone away when I’m talking to you. Don’t text while you’re driving—not even at red lights. Stop posting photos of me without my permission.
These are some of the rules for Internet and smartphone use that kids would set for their parents, according to a new study
Spotify creates birthing playlist to help women in labour
No Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It”, but it does have Bowie’s “Under Pressure”
British mothers have the shortest hospital stays after giving birth
British mothers are sent home from hospital after childbirth more quickly than in any other developed country, new research suggests.
Braided work of art
Each morning she spends around 20 minutes creating a different-yet-equally elaborate look for her 6 year old.
Excuse the mess, the kids are making memories!
As any parent knows, when the children are being a little too quiet, they’re usually up to something mischievous. This hilarious series of photographs shows kids causing havoc with cans of paint, jars of peanut butter and bags of flour, often leaving their parents’ furniture and other items beyond repair.
DNA tests reveal twins have different fathers
When a set of twins came out looking nothing alike, the family suspected there had been a mix-up in the hospital nursery. As they grew, their striking differences in appearance …
Tattoo sleeves for edgy babies
If you are looking for something a little more edgy to dress your kids in then this brand could be for you.
Gary Barlow wants to sing at YOUR birthday party
Singer Gary Barlow has promised to give his special fans a birthday treat to remember by performing at their parties. The Take That singer has invited fans to campaign over social media.
British kids told to use fewer exclamation marks! How bizarre!
Children who use punctuation marks in written tests will be penalised unless they adhere to strict rules.
Transgender child referrals to NHS have increased ten-fold over past 5 years with youngest patient aged just three
The number of under 18s who have been referred for help coping with transgender feelings has increased by more than 1,000% in the last 5 years – with the youngest …
Six year old recreates amazing red carpet dresses out of paper
While most six year olds are content dressing up as their favourite Disney character, this talented little girl is taking dress-up to a whole new level by crafting replica Oscar dresses out of paper.
Most stay-at-home mothers want to work, but working mothers want to work less
More than half of stay-at-home mothers wish they could go out to work but feel trapped by a lack of suitable childcare, a major Government study has found. Yet – …
Viagra in pregnancy may prevent stillbirths
Viagra could be given to women in labour to reduce complications and save babies’ lives.
JK Rowling’s Mother’s Day Message Goes Viral
Author JK Rowling has offered some sage advice for those missing their mums on Mother’s Day.
Eating peanuts early in life could prevent nut allergies
Exposing infants to peanuts might prevent them from developing food allergies later in life, a new study has found…
33% of British mums use YouTube to research which products to buy
One third of British mums use YouTube to research which products or brands to buy, according to the UK YouTube Audience Report 2015. The research provides insight into the behaviour …
Parents ‘could be jailed’ for posting photos of their children online
Parents could face heavy fines or even a prison sentence for breaching the privacy of their children by posting photos of them on social media, according to French legal experts. …
Working mums: over half of British mothers think their children prevent them getting a better job
A new study has shed light on the obstacles that pregnancy places on working women. Some 56% of British mothers think they would be further in their careers if they …
Women to be given ‘period leave’ by Bristol company
Largely female workforce prompts company to ‘tap into natural cycle’ of its employees
Smoking e-cigarettes while pregnant ‘puts unborn babies at risk’
E-cigarettes may not be safer than traditional tobacco cigarettes, according to research.
Rise in number of scarlet fever cases across England
The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This is followed by a fine red rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body.
New Research Says Cuddling Your Babies is Good for Them
News Flash – research suggests that cuddling children is good for them! Who knew?!!
The controversial new search engine for kids
A new child-friendly search engine has emerged and the internet is going wild. Many are touting it “Google for kids” and say it long overdue. Twitter is awash with excitement. …