Mum Told to Cover Up While Breastfeeding at a Museum Filled With Nude (and Breastfeeding) Statues
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 …
General Election 2017: Labour Pains or Labour Gains for UK mums?
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 …
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 …
Mum banned from LinkedIn for dropping the F-bomb
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 …
Mum turns Kent into London Tube-style map
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 …
Mum presents teenage son with a cardboard cutout of the family dog to take to university
For 19-year-old Jake Ostrowski, the thought of leaving his beloved dog Jesse behind when he went off to university was too much. When he told his mum Sharla just how …
Breastfeeding mum squirted breastmilk at woman who asked her to move
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 …
Mums not teaching kids to swim because of concerns over how they look in swimwear
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 …
Artist buys vintage dress and discovers it belonged to her mum 20 years ago
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 …
Wanted: British mums to work as spies (flexible hours available)
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” …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
“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.
Artists transform children’s drawings into jewellery
Two artists are turning children’s drawings into cute one-of-a-kind jewellery.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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.
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 – …
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.
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 …
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
New Research Says Cuddling Your Babies is Good for Them
News Flash – research suggests that cuddling children is good for them! Who knew?!!
Surprise party for Mum? Don’t tell the delivery company…
“Think outside the box,” they said…
Proof that every woman eventually turns into their mother
Men are often told to look at their partner’s mother to get a glimpse of the future. And with good reason, according to an article posted in the Mail Online. …
Incredible footage shows newborn delivered INSIDE its amniotic sac
They’re said to be born with life-long good luck and have an natural affinity towards water, but babies born en-caul are some of the rarest births in the world today. …
10 Simple Beauty Tips For Busy Mums
If there’s one thing mums are short on, it’s time. Whether you’re a working mum or one who stays at home, you want to look your best and you don’t …
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 …