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Mum posts horrific car crash photo on Facebook to highlight the importance of using child car seats

A mother has shared a photo of a horrifying car accident in the hope that it will remind parents of the importance of car seats. On the way home from …

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How popular is your birthday? Find out with this interactive graphic

The last week in September is the busiest time of the year for UK labour wards, as more babies are conceived in the weeks leading up to and days after …

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How to talk to your kids about terrorism

When terrible events happen, such as yesterday’s horrific attack in Manchester, parents’ immediate instinct is to shield their children from the news. While this is perfectly natural, it may not always be …

ADVICE / ADVICE - OLDER FEAT / ADVICE FEAT / EDUCATION / News

The X-Plan that all parents should teach their children

  Blogger and father of three Bert Fulks has come up with a clever way to get kids out of tough situations. In a recent blog post, Fulks, who lives …

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Should I let my 6-year-old change his rather unusual name?

A mother has asked Reddit users if she and her husband are “crazy” to consider letting their adopted son legally change his name. The mum explained that the couple adopted …

ADVICE / ADVICE - OLDER FEAT / ADVICE FEAT / News

Bullying: what to do when your child is the bully

  It’s a call no parent wants to receive. “There’s been a case of bullying involving your child,” the voice on the other end explains. You demand answers. You want …

ADVICE / ADVICE FEAT / EDU ADVICE FEAT / EDUCATION / Lifestyle

Mozart or Motown – what sort of music should parents play to their baby?

Parents have been singing and playing music to their babies since the beginning of time. But what sort of music benefits our children the most? Music teachers often champion traditional …

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How to talk to your children about terrorism

When terrible events happen, such as last night’s terror attack in France, parents’ immediate instinct is to shield their children from the news. While this is perfectly natural, it may not always …

ADVICE / ADVICE - YOUNGER FEAT / ADVICE FEAT / HEALTH

Should babies really be sleeping through the night?

Swansea University has released a video to help new parents understand their baby’s sleeping patterns. Based on a study of more than 700 families, the video challenges the idea that …

ADVICE / ADVICE FEAT / HEALTH / News

Is your child getting enough sleep? New guidelines reveal optimum amount of sleep for babies, kids and teens

New guidelines have been published outlining how much sleep children should be getting per night. The recommended amount of sleep varies by age, ranging from 8 hours for teens, up …

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Four children a day get stuck in objects like railings, potties and toilet seats, say London Fire Brigade

Fire chiefs are warning parents to keep a keen eye on children as new figures reveal that crews receive an average of four call outs a day to rescue youngsters from …

ADVICE / ADVICE FEAT / HEALTH

What happens when parents comment on their daughter’s weight?

The less you comment on your daughter’s weight, the less likely she is to be dissatisfied with her weight as an adult according to a new study from the Cornell …

ADVICE / ADVICE FEAT / HEALTH

Parents warned to keep washing tablets out of reach of children after rise in hospital admissions

Parents are being told to keep dishwasher and laundry tablets out of reach of young children after a rise in hospital admissions caused by them. On average more than one …

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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

ADVICE / ADVICE - MAIN FEAT / ADVICE FEAT / News

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?

ADVICE / ADVICE FEAT / News

Study suggest babies understand more than we think

Babies have a better handle on their level of intelligence level than was previously thought.

ADVICE / ADVICE FEAT / Lifestyle

10 Ingenious Parenting Hacks That Will Save You Time And Make Your Life Easier

As a parent you want to give your children a fantastic childhood, one they look back on as an adult with fond memories. The role of parent is an important …

ADVICE / ADVICE - YOUNGER FEAT / ADVICE FEAT / Lifestyle

Keeping your child safe in the sun and around water

When going on holiday, it is important to think about how we can protect our children’s skin. Children’s, and especially babies’ skin is even more sensitive to sunlight than adult …

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