Should you take your child with you to vote?
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 …
7-month-old baby girl dies after being left in car during heatwave
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 …
How to talk to your children about terrorism
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Where’s the Love? Only 52% of parents celebrate Valentine’s Day, survey finds
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 …
5 ways to help your child succeed at school – without being a pushy parent
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, …
Teenager’s new book aims to teach children about mental health
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 …
School grades its parents on their level on involvement in children’s education
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 …
21st Century Nativity: Reimagining the birth of Jesus in ‘Selfie’ era
“It’s been about 2,000 years since the nativity set was designed. We think it’s ready for an upgrade.” An American company called Modern Nativity is reinventing the Nativity by giving …
Just Add Sperm: Making babies without eggs may be possible, say scientists
Research by a team of UK scientists is challenging the age-old belief that life can only be created by fusing a sperm with an egg. The landmark research by the …
The world’s first breastfeeding bench is unveiled in Croatia
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 …
“We’re expected to be perfect, like Barbie”: Record number of UK girls are unhappy with their looks
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 …
Research finds iPads are as effective as sedatives in calming children before surgery
New research suggests that allowing children to use iPads to distract them before surgery is as effective at lowering anxiety as conventional sedatives. The study authors, from Hôpital Femme Mère …
NSPCC’s new dancing dinosaur Pantosaurus proves a hit
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-level results day: Record number of UK university places awarded
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 …
Parents in Italy could face jail time if they impose a vegan diet on their children
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 …
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 …
Group of mums kicked out of ‘Bad Moms’ screening… for being bad mums
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 …
Parents call on government to expand vaccination programme after toddler suffers ‘worst case of chickenpox’
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 …
Beach cafe introduces five minute warning for children having tantrums
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 …
New petition seeks to ban smoking from children’s playgrounds
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 …
Hilarious photocards help new parents celebrate their own small victories
We all know about the common baby milestones – the first smile, baby’s first steps, the first tooth. But what about all those momentous milestones that aren’t in the baby …
Girls cost significantly more than boys to raise, even during the toddler years, research finds
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, …
The simple nappy mistake that many parents are making
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 …
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 …
Headteacher tells parents to stop using social media to spy on their kids
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 …
Fashion makeover games shown to ‘significantly’ lower children’s body confidence
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 …
Health chief calls for state-run parenting classes
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 …
NSPCC warns porn is stripping children of their childhoods
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 …
Experts say nudity in the home is key to promoting positive body image in children
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 …
Full-time parents enjoy better job satisfaction than many workers, survey finds
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 …
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 …
4 year old boy destroys £10,000 Zootropolis LEGO sculpture hours after exhibit opens
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 …
Man receives anti-Semitic abuse for reading ‘gay’ book to nieces
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 …
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 …
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 …
Children are three times more likely to get hurt falling out of bed than out of a tree
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 …
Gordon Ramsay responds to the mother who says her baby looks just like him
Welsh couple Sonia Tingley and Claire Dempster welcomed their baby boy to the world last month and quickly realised their newborn had a striking resemblance to a certain celebrity chef. …
Upmarket restaurant releases behavioural guidelines for child diners
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 …
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 …
12-year-old’s video about Autism and vaccines is going viral for all the right reasons
Meet Marco Arturo. At only 12 years old he is a self-proclaimed scientist, and the latest to tackle the debate surrounding autism and vaccines.
Pocket money gender pay gap: Boys receive 12% more
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
‘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 …
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
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.
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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. …
The World’s Most Compact Stroller
When folded it is the smallest and most compact stroller currently available on the market, measuring just 30cm x 18cm x 35cm. It will easily fit into the overhead locker on an airplane or underneath a seat, and is suitable from six months to approximarely 4 years.
Scottish parents advised to fight proposed ban on smacking
Scottish parents are being cautioned against lending their support to a proposed ban on smacking children by family campaigners in New Zealand. Smacking has been outlawed in New Zealand for …
Half a million children in UK wrongly diagnosed with asthma
At least half a million children in the UK may have been wrongly diagnosed with asthma, a study in the British Journal of General Practice suggests. Doctors are failing to …
Fussy eating in children linked to anxiety and depression in their parents
Children whose parents are anxious or depressed are more likely to become fussy eaters, in a problem which could begin before they are even born, according to a major new …
Flying With Kids: Helpful information and tips for flying with little ones
Many new parents worry about their first overseas trip with a baby. Airline trave can be exhausting and stressful at the best of times – let alone with an infant in tow.
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 …
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 …