Parents are being urged to temporarily ban their children’s access to the social media platform TikTok as a live-streamed video of a man committing suicide trends. Ronnie McNutt, an American …
“What did you like to do for fun as a kid?” This is the question posed to three generations of families in Canada by healthy snack company Nature Valley. Take …
Christmas stockings are part of the joy and the magic of Christmas. Well, for the kids anyway. But for parents they can become yet another headache at what is already …
A grieving seven-year-old boy who sent a birthday card to his dad in Heaven was amazed to get a response from the Royal Mail to say it had been delivered …
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A 9-year-old girl is in rehab after becoming addicted to the video game Fortnite. The child reportedly downloaded the online multiplayer game after being given an Xbox One in January. “She was so hooked to the game …
Primary school sends children a letter ahead of their exams, reminding them that there are “many ways of being smart”. A school in South Yorkshire has sent a heartwarming letter …
A premature baby was accidentally decapitated inside his mother’s womb due to a botched delivery carried out by an NHS consultant gynaecologist, a medical tribunal has heard. The tribunal was …
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that it is merging with Walmart’s Asda, creating the UK’s biggest supermarket group. The new supermarket group will have combined revenues of £51 billion and will aim …
As an inhabitant of planet Earth, I’ve heard a lot of people ask, “Can women really have it all?” and other people respond, “You can have it all, just not …
Amateur Hour: Motherhood in Essays and Swear Words is an anthology of musings on motherhood, by author and copywriter Kimberly Harrington. Per the subtitle, the writing is often profane, but …
With April 23 marking St George’s Day, the new royal baby prince has a very patriotic birthday! Kate Middleton has given birth to a baby boy, Kensington Palace has announced. …
If you’re planning to use the holidays and warmer weather to tackle the messy milestone of potty training, then you might want to check out this book. Called Little Budgie’s …
First Toys R Us, and now Claire’s. Childhood will never be the same again. Claire’s, a mecca for young girls who want cheap accessories and free ear piercings, could be …
Ikea is no stranger to generating buzz with its advertising. And its latest advert is no exception. Ikea, the Swedish homeware giant, has come up with a novel way to …
Does your child struggle with the multiplication tables? If so, this Times Fables book might help. Designed with visual learners in mind, the book aims to teach children their times …
Every year, more than 7,000 children in the UK are injured in road traffic crashes, according to official government statistics. Thankfully, only 5 percent of these result in serious injury, …
We need to normalise not the abuse itself, but rather the conversations surrounding it. Last night, American actress Alyssa Milano put out a call on social media, urging people …
For years, BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker – recently voted the nation’s favourite TV forecaster – has been harbouring a secret talent as an artist. The talented weatherman posted a photograph …
Proving she’s the queen of multitasking, popular parenting blogger Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, yesterday delivered a presentation to a room full of marketers at the Festival of Marketing while …
A London-based designer has come up with a novel (or should that be navel?) idea: a dadbod without the downsides. “I made the dadbag because I’m desperate to have …
Thomas The Tank Engine has long been a staple of kids TV. But now some parents are starting to question whether all episodes make for suitable viewing. Children’s stories have …
A 3D-painted zebra crossing that creates the illusion of white blocks floating in the road has been trialled in Iceland in a bid to slow drivers down. The appropriately named …
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 …
For years, Saturday morning television was dominated by live kids’ shows, such as Going Live! and SMTV in the nineties, and Tiswas and Swap Shop before that. Live Saturday morning …
Drugs, sex, and phallic imagery aren’t the first things that spring to mind when you think of the popular Biff, Chip and Kipper reading books. But eagle-eyed parents have taken …
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 …
A school teacher from Oregan is receiving much praise online after turning his classroom into a magical Hogwarts den. Kyle Hubler, a maths teacher at Evergreen Middle School in Oregon, …
Calling students average stops them from attaining full potential, says study. Too many children are routinely identified as “average”, meaning their abilities – and problems – can be overlooked, a …
Netflix has removed an episode of popular children’s cartoon series Maya the Bee, after eagle-eyed viewers spotted the outline of a penis etched on a tree. Mother Chey Robinson shared …
Almost a third of primary schools in France are set to return to a four-day week this month, TES has reported. The move comes after local authorities in …
Olivia has replaced Amelia as the most popular baby girls’ name in England and Wales, it has been revealed. The exception is in Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, …
Toys ‘R’ Us could go bankrupt within weeks, as it struggles with billions of dollars of debt and mounting pressure from suppliers, it has been revealed. The global toy …
Popular high street retailer Next has launched a new range of clothing called “plus fit” to cater for a broader range of children’s shapes and sizes. The range, sold along …
If you want to give your child the best start in life, try to conceive around Christmas time. According to new research published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, …
A mother is facing backlash after admitting she chose not to send her daughter to a childcare centre because staff were “extremely overweight”. Writing for the Daily Mail, author Hilary …
Children, beware: Take better care of your teeth or the tooth fairy may stop paying up. Just ask Sam Warren, an 8-year-old boy who nearly lost out on some cash …
The Victoria & Albert Museum is filled with nude statues of women and men — which is why one mum was “perplexed” after she was asked to cover up …
Pink & Blue from DYPKA on Vimeo. “Open Your Eyes,” featuring British poet Hollie McNish, invites the audience to see things from two different perspectives: pink (the female perspective) …
A restaurant in New York has introduced a one-drink rule for parents dining with their children. While some might assume that Peddlers Bar & Bistro rule that reads “one drink …
Skincare brand Dove has come under fire for their latest campaign discussing breastfeeding in public. One ad states “75% say breastfeeding in public is fine, 25% say put them away. What’s …
Election Day is upon us, and provides us with a great opportunity to teach our children about the importance of playing an active role in our democracy. But should you take …
Yesterday, Institute of Mums surveyed 1,162 mums online about their voting intentions ahead of tomorrow’s General Election. The good news is that turnout among mums should be high, with 93% planning …
Ever wondered why we say tick-tock not tock-tick, or ding-dong not dong-ding; King Kong, not Kong King? Turns out it is one of the unwritten rules of English that native …
A 7-month-old baby died in a devastating accident yesterday after being left in a car by mistake for several hours on the hottest day of the year. Her father was …
The youngest victim of last night’s horrific attack in Manchester was just 8 years-old, it has been reported. Saffie Rose Roussos died of her injuries following an act of terrorism at an …
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 …
A century-old technique can help infertile couples get pregnant without the need for expensive IVF treatments, new research has found. Australian obstetrician and researcher Professor Ben Mol has found 40 …
Nearly three quarters of mums admit to swearing in front of their kids, according to Kraft. The brand created an informational “film” with Melissa Mohr, the mum who literally wrote …
Two thirds of children can expect to catch head lice at least once during childhood, new research by the Institute of Mums has revealed. Over 1.6 million head lice …
A hospital is said to be holding a newborn baby hostage until his parents pay a £63,000 medical bill. His parents were reportedly hit with the huge charge after he …
When terrible events happen, such as yesterday’s terror attack in London, parents’ immediate instinct is to shield their children from the news. While this is perfectly natural, it may not always be …
Female nursery and primary school teachers have a significantly higher risk of suicide than the average woman, statistics show, amid warnings it is ‘one of the most highly stressed occupations …
Sesame Street is to introduce a new character. Julia, a young Muppet with red hair and bright green eyes, also has autism. She is being introduced to help “reduce the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dick Bruna, whose much-loved cartoon rabbit Miffy has sold more than 80m books since her creation in 1955, has died aged 89. Bruna devised the character to entertain his infant …
Before kids, Valentine’s Day seemed like a big deal – a day for couples to celebrate their love with some elaborate romantic plans (or at the very least, a restaurant …
In just a few weeks’ time Year 6 pupils will find out at which school they’ll be spending the next few crucial years of their education. This will end months, …
A teenage girl from Wiltshire has discovered success as an author after writing a book about mental health, aimed at young children. Scrambled Heads is aimed at children aged 5-11 …
“There are lots of people at the place where I work, but there is one person who is really special. This person is really, really smart. This person figures out …
‘Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World’ is a lovely book that will inspire and encourage young children to dream big. Written and illustrated by the great great granddaughter of …
A Scottish mum has been banned from LinkedIn after posting an emotional article on the platform about the struggles faced by parents who work from home. Cara Mackay – whose …
A Tunbridge Wells mum has created a tube-style map to showcase Kent’s road network. Jessie Wilson, 38, a former demographer and market researcher, originally created the map as a Christmas …
A 10-year-old’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” has gone viral. Kaylee Rodgers, a student who has autism and ADHD, gave a remarkable solo performance of the famous song during her …
Shopping can be hard work at times. There’s never a sales assistant around when you need one, yet when you don’t need one, they won’t stop asking you if you …
Crawling along the A21 behind a UPS van on the school run this morning got us thinking: how much of the increased traffic at this time of year is down …
A primary school in Nottinghamshire is grading its pupils’ parents based on the support they give to their children. Greasley Beauvale primary school marks parents from A to D based …
A mum took her seven children on a special trip to the beach at Porthcawl in Wales to mark Remembrance Day – and drew a field of giant poppies in …
Newborn babies shouldn’t spend more than 30 minutes in a car seat, experts have warned. Doctors say very young babies, whose neck muscles are not strong enough to stop their …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The battle of the Christmas adverts has begun, with retailers hoping shoppers will jingle all the way to the tills. There are …
A baby girl from Texas has been “born” twice after she was taken out of her mother’s womb for 20 minutes for life-saving surgery. During her 16-week ultrasound, Margaret Hawkins …
Most parents display their kids’ artwork on the fridge, but some have gone above and beyond the call of duty by inking their offsprings’ artworks on their skin. The trend …
Car seat safety experts have warned parents about the need for proper restraints after discovering a ‘shocking’ substitute. Staff from Child Seat Safety Ltd were carrying out spot checks on …
Over two fifths of children in England have not visited an NHS dentist in the past year, figures show, despite official health advice urging regular check-ups. More than 6.7 million …
Families earning up to £120,000 a year receive bursaries if they send their children to a leading independent school, it has emerged. St Paul’s School in south London, which is …
Hum na Sutli, a Croatian town inhabited by just over 5,000 people, has unveiled what has been billed as the world’s first breastfeeding bench. According to Croatia Week, the municipality …
Emilia Grabarczyk was born 15 weeks early, and is believed to be the smallest ever baby to survive such an early delivery. Born in the German city of Witten after …
Rome had a new attraction this week when two British grannies pitched up in front of the Colosseum in a knitted car. Pat Wilson, 60, and Gillian Burford, 62, drove …
Parents seeking to buy a house within the catchment area of a good school can expect to pay a premium of up to £630,000, new research has revealed. Lloyds Bank …
Maribel Martinez arranged for her 5-year-old son, Andy, to fly home to New York unaccompanied on JetBlue on Aug. 17. But when she went to pick him up at Kennedy …
Girls in the UK are becoming more and more unhappy, with appearance being one of the main reasons they felt miserable, according to a new report by the children’s welfare …
One might think that caring for a robotic baby doll — one that cries and sleeps like a regular human baby — might discourage teenage girls from getting pregnant. According …
Toddlers love to make a mess, and it’s good to know that little Prince George is no exception! During a recent charity visit, the Duchess of Cambridge offered a rare …
With a registered population of just 30, the Isle of Muck, Scotland, is not exactly bursting with career opportunities. However, a new position has become available at Muck Primary School …
After years of relying on shock tactics to get their message across, children’s charity NSPCC is trying to put a positive spin on its branding. The charity recently teamed up …
A record number of UK university places has been awarded to students this year, it has been revealed. Thousands of teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their A-level …
A first edition of JK Rowling’s debut Harry Potter novel, which features a rare mistake, is expected to fetch as much as £20,000 when it goes under the hammer at the Bonhams …
“So, last week, something pretty tragic happened in our household.” One poor dad experienced an unfortunate incident the other night – one that he describes as ‘the poopocalypse’. In a …
Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools gave birth to their fifth child earlier in the week. But along with the pictures of their new son came the news that the couple’s two …
Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party wants to see parents who feed children under 16 a vegan diet jailed for up to a year. Elvira Savino, who proposed the law, said …
A breastfeeding mum allegedly squirted breastmilk at a woman who asked her to move while she fed her child in a park. The incident is said to have happened in …
A group of mums planning to see the film Bad Moms were kicked out of the cinema before it started for what staff ironically deemed to be bad behaviour. The …
Lack of physical activity during the summer holidays is having a detrimental effect on children’s fitness levels, a major study has found. The study – the first of its kind …
A mother whose two-year-old son spent five days in hospital fighting a severe case of chickenpox is calling on the government to make the chickenpox vaccination freely available to anyone …
Popular fashion retailer Gap has come under fire for an advert that has been described by parents on social media as an example of ‘disgracful sexism’. The ad, which currently …