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School population rises by 121,000
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 …
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 …
Men gaze lovingly at their beer belly bumps in hilarious new ad campaign
A German beer company has decided to ditch male models in favour of men who are more representative of the regular beer consumer. The hilarious new advertising campaign for Bergedorfer Bier, created …
Special Delivery: The new Bridget Jones’s Baby trailer is here!
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 …
Grieving mum moved to tears as Tesco staff make special delivery
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, …
Dad recreates his daughter’s selfies with hilarious results
Dads are known for embarrassing their teenage daughters. But one dad is taking it to extremes.
Google unveils ‘smart blocks’ that teach kids as young as 5 to programme
Google has unveiled a new product that is intended to teach kids how to programme without having to learn traditional coding.
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 …
Teacher highlights the damaging effect of bullying using just 2 red apples
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 …
JK Rowling wishes for magic to reverse EU referendum result
“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 …
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 …
Heartrbreaking photo of three-year-old practising mass shooting lockdown drill goes viral
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 …
Babies pose with their food look-alikes in cute new marketing campaign
Ads for baby food have come a log way over the years, as this new TV and print campaign for Gerber shows. Featuring a mixture of enticing images of fruit …
Watch: Dad saves kids from fire by throwing them out of 5th floor window
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 …
British children favour staying in the EU, a new poll suggests
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 are smoking cigarettes in a bid to have smaller babies, study finds
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 …
Astronaut Tim Peake’s hidden LEGO cargo has a heartwarming Father’s Day twist
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 …
Lorry driver takes his daughter’s doll to work with him
When a lorry driver’s 9-year-old daughter asked him to take her doll to work with him, he did what any good dad would do — he buckled the doll into …
Sainsbury’s unusual Father’s Day breakfast suggestion is sending Twitter into overdrive
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” …
Dancing helps children form friendships, even when there is a history of ill-feeling, study finds
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 …
Cath Kidston to inject some Disney magic into her designs
An exciting new collaboration has just been announced, featuring Disney characters alongside Cath Kidston’s signature designs.
Designer babies: new prenatal test raises ethical concerns
If there was a simple blood test that could tell you the gender, height and eye-colour of your baby in the early stages of pregnancy, would you want to know? …
2-year-old boy dragged into water by an alligator at a Disney resort in Florida
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 …
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 …
The real reason Starbucks baristas keep getting your name wrong
Starbucks baristas misspell customers names all the time. But have you ever wondered why?
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 …
Can you answer this ‘impossible’ maths question aimed at 10-year-olds?
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 …
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 …
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” …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Lose the shoes: schoolchildren with no shoes on ‘do better and behave better in the classroom’, research shows
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 …
Old Toys Receive New Limbs To Educate Kids About Organ Donation
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 …
Weaponised Plastic: has Lego become locked in an ‘arms race’?
From an increase in weapons, violent situations, to angry expressions, researchers have found Lego land is becoming increasingly brutal. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, believes Lego …
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 …
Primary school extends school day to help parents afford cheaper holidays
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 …
Contraception at the flick of a switch
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Magazine under fire for offering swimsuit tips to pre-teen girls
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 …
How Formula One pit stop techniques are helping to save the lives of critically ill newborn babies
Wales hospital uses F1 pit stop tactics for newborn resuscitation.
Maths question for six-year-olds is leaving adults scratching their heads. Can you solve it?
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. …
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 …
Politicans who have failed to meet their own school standards
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 …
Incredible video shows an unborn baby turning inside her mother’s womb
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 …
Artificial placenta could save tiniest premature babies
Researchers have begun trials on an artificial placenta that recreates conditions in the womb.
“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.
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 …
Would you pass the new SATs tests for 11-year-olds?
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 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 …
Primary school spelling test scrapped after paper was leaked online
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 …
Artists transform children’s drawings into jewellery
Two artists are turning children’s drawings into cute one-of-a-kind jewellery.
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 …
The perfect sleep solution for those who can’t BEAR being disturbed by others
Japanese artist Eiko Ishizawa is the brilliant mind behind this sleeping bag, aptly named the “Great Sleeping Bear”, which is exactly what it sounds like: a gigantic plush bear you can sleep inside of.
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 …
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 …
Why babies all over the world are now sleeping in boxes
The idea of putting a baby to sleep in a cardboard box might seem strange to most British parents. But Finnish experts say it could help save lives.
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 …
Babies Know When You’re Angry, and Want to Appease You
New research finds babies won’t easily forget seeing anger-prone behaviour in adults, even if that anger is directed at someone else.
Champagne, caesareans and oysters on demand: Inside the Portland Hospital
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. …
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 …
Woman goes into premature labour thinking she’s having one baby – and gives birth to FIVE
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 …
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, …
Crackers, trees and baubles. Is Easter turning into Christmas?
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 …
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 …
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 …
Deaf Tinkerbell goes viral
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 …
‘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 …
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 …