A cafe owner is taking a stand against children having tantrums, saying they will step in if “parents are too scared to discipline their children”. South Kiosk in Felixstowe posted …
Schools in Brighton and Hove are extending the October half-term break to allow parents to access cheaper holidays. The city council said the new two-week October half-term, to begin in …
Twins Luke and Adam Monastero, who came out publicly to their parents on camera back in 2014, are looking for love–and they’ve asked their mum to help! After approving their …
Women over 40 are now more likely than teenagers to have a baby. It is the first time that this has been the case since the end of the Second …
The world has gone Pokemon mad. People of all ages can be seen roaming parks, museums and even cemeteries trying to “catch ’em all”. But if Pokémon Go isn’t your …
More than half of British mums say they won’t teach their children how to swim because they worry about being seen in a swimming costume, a new survey claims. The …
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Jennifer Aniston has been pregnant for years. For almost a decade, tabloids and celebrity weeklies have been printing covers with headlines trumpeting the news of her impending motherhood. But now …
Victoria Beckham has received a barrage of negative comments after posting a photograph of her and daughter Harper kissing in a swimming pool. The former Spice Girl posted the mother-daughter …
A garden at the world’s largest annual flower show is helping raise awareness of a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Sometimes referred to as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), the …
A 6-year-old food blogger from India has received $2,000 from Facebook for the rights to one of his cooking videos. Nihal Raj, who is better known by his pseudonym Kicha, …
A mum-of-one has launched a petition to ban smoking in park playgrounds after observing a woman smoking on a seesaw near her son at her local park. Singer-songwriter Annie Dressner …
New audio footage has emerged in which prime ministerial candidate Andrea Leadsom has suggested that having children gives her an advantage over rival Theresa May in the race to Downing …
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity in this thought-provoking TED-talk.
As any parent can attest, children are a costly investment. But it would seem that daughters cost significantly more to raise than boys. According to new research by Sainsbury’s Bank, …
It’s a well known fact that twins often have a special bond, but these two sisters have taken that connection to the next level. American identical twin sisters Sarah Mariuz …
If you want your relationship to last, try focusing on your future happiness together. That’s the key finding from a series of studies from the University of Maryland. In a …
Nearly three-quarters of working parents plan to take a separate summer break from their partner in order to juggle looking after their children during the school holidays, a survey of …
Confusion over the sizing information provided on nappy packaging means many babies are wearing the wrong size of nappy. Many parents assume that the plus symbol on packs of nappies …
IKEA is facing growing pressure to withdraw a popular range of drawers from sale in the UK. Ikea has announced that it is recalling 29 million Malm chests of drawers …
The school population in England increased by 121,000 since last year, according to annual figures from the Department for Education. The number of children enrolled in schools in England has …
An artist from Cornwall was astounded to discover that a vintage dress she bought in a Brighton shop once belonged to her mother. Lally Macbeth said that she was instantly …
Universal Pictures and Working Title have revealed the new Bridget Jones’s Baby trailer, which you can check out below! Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth are joined by Patrick …
A mother who suffered the tragedy of a stillborn birth just three weeks ago was moved to tears by a kind gesture from her local Tesco. Tamzyn Rollinson, from Hove, …
Children no longer have independence because their parents are able to monitor their activities through social media, a headteacher has claimed. In a passionate plea to parents to stop their …
Using nothing but two shiny red apples, a teacher from Staffordshire has successfully managed to convey to her class the damaging effect of bullying. Before the class began, teacher Rosie …
“I don’t think I’ve ever wanted magic more.” The author of the beloved Harry Potter series, JK Rowling, has expressed her dismay on Twitter after Britain voted to leave the …
Ten minutes spent playing on a children’s internet game is enough to lower girls’ self-esteem, a study suggests. Research by the University of West London has shown that some popular online games …
A mother has described how she broke down in tears after taking a picture of her three-year-old daughter standing on a toilet ‒ only to discover that she was practicing …
A family from Russia had a lucky escape after a fire in their home forced them to take drastic measures to exit the burning building. Parents Elena and Vitaly …
They may be too young to vote in Thursday’s European Union referendum, but that isn’t stopping Britain’s kids from weighing in with their views on the subject. According to a …
Pregnant teens in Australia are deliberately taking up smoking to help them reduce the birth weight of their unborn babies, shocking new research has found. The finding comes from a …
British astronaut Tim Peake has returned safely to Earth, just in time for Father’s Day. But what many people don’t know, is that accompanying him on his journey was a …
It’s Father’s Day tomorrow, and Sainsbury’s have come up with an unusual suggestion for anyone looking for something ‘special’ to cook for breakfast. Introducing another one of their “little twists” …
As every disco-lover knows, dancing can be a great way to break the ice. But now Oxford University academics have discovered that dancing can help children form friendships too. The …
A 2-year-old boy from Nebraska has been attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The boy was with his family near …
Parents should receive lessons from the government on how to raise their children, Britain’s top public health expert has said. Professor John Ashton, the outgoing president of the Faculty of …
They’re growing up in a much more X-rated universe than their parents did. A new study conducted on behalf of children’s charity the NSPCC, says the majority of children are …
Internet forums are full of mums asking at what point should we stop being naked in front of our kids. But according to a newly published report, parents should embrace …
It is confirmation of what many weary commuters have secretly suspected. Research has found that stay-at-home parents are happier than those who go out to work. A study carried out …
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 …
Boys will be boys. And unfortunately, they can sometimes be a little destructive if you aren’t watching them carefully. A young Chinese boy has accidentally knocked over a £10,000 Lego …
When Marc Shoffman’s brother-in-law turned up with a copy of an LGBT-themed nursery book, the writer was curious to see what his daughters aged 3 and 1 would make of …
Can you solve this maths question that has left kids and parents stumped after it was given to primary school pupils as homework. Year 5 students at a school in …
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 …
It is a long way from the James Bond stereotype of the ruthlessly charming, testosterone-driven spy. But Britain’s security and intelligence agencies are targeting middle-aged women, mothers and “mid-career women” …
A leading academic has warned that today’s children are suffering from a “nature deficit”, deprived of the freedom to run around and play outside. Dame Fiona Reynolds, Master of Emmanuel …
Tasty grub isn’t the only thing on the menu of popular restaurant Prego. A fine Italian restaurant in New Zealand has been praised after publishing a number of strict behavioural …
A gender pay gap is emerging in the amount of pocket money British parents give their children. Even at the tender age of under 15, it seems boys receive significantly …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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’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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Studies suggest that sexting is more common than many parents might realize or want to admit
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …