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Many of us grew up being warned of “stranger danger” which was, on reflection, a bit vague – and also pretty terrifying.
Parents are being urged to talk to their children about the dangers of microwaving popular squishy toys.
What Kids Are Carrying is a HuffPost UK series focusing on how the nation’s youngest generation is *really* feeling right now – and how parents...
A TikTok video on how involved grandparents should be in their children’s lives – and whose responsibility it is that they forge a relationship...
This article features expert comment from psychologist Dr Sasha Hall.
Hundreds of pram-pushing fathers and their partners are set to take to the streets of London, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham to bang the drum for...
What have you given up since becoming a parent? It’s a common question mums and dads are asked.
It’s extremely rare for a baby to be born on a plane – but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. In fact, in the past week, a baby was born on...
If your kid exclaimed “you the birthday!”, would you know what they’re talking about? If the answer’s a resounding ‘no’, you’re not...
Nothing pains me more than having to declare “it’s tick season” – but here we are, nonetheless.
We all know vaguely what happens when you have a caesarean section – you’re given anaesthetic, a cut is made in your abdomen and then, minutes...
“I got called a ‘bop’ today,” reads a student’s post on Reddit. “I know I’m probably just being dramatic about this, but I can’t help...
ADHD (or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is thought to impact around 700,000 kids in the UK.
Today in n’aww-worthy news, we learned that babies do a little dress rehearsal of how to cry in the womb.
Many of us grew up being warned of “stranger danger” which was, on reflection, a bit vague – and also pretty terrifying.
What have you given up since becoming a parent?
This article features expert insight from psychologist Anjula Mutanda.
Parents are getting real about the parenting techniques they deployed which they now completely and utterly regret.
While there are plenty of magical moments associated with raising young children – from the first time they say mama or dada, to taking their first...
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It probably won’t come as a surprise that May is the peak season for children to call Childline about exam stress.
Parents who run social media accounts for their kids might want to look away now, as the internet has given its verdict on some of the modern-day...
If you tuned in to Louis Theroux’s Inside The Manosphere, you might’ve been jaw-to-the-floor shocked to hear the influencers’ reductive views of...
We all know kids and teens are reading less – and an increasing number are enjoying it less, too.
If there’s not a day that goes by where you aren’t scratching your head over something your teen’s said, you’ve come to the right place.
A parenting author and columnist has urged other parents to delete all the photos they’ve shared of their kids online – warning that these...
Every generation likes to think their way of parenting is best – and while lots of people nowadays seem to be actively trying to parent in different...
With the weather getting warmer (finally!) and parents booking up summer holidays, a swim instructor has shared an important warning about why the...
Breastfeeding is a tricky topic for many – some aren’t able to do it, some manage to do so but find it excruciatingly hard and have to call it...
A parenting author and columnist has urged other parents to delete all the photos they’ve shared of their kids online – warning that these...
An autism assessor has opened up about some of the most common signs of autism she sees in boys.
Everywhere I look right now, people are talking about screen time.
Body doubling – where a person with ADHD works nearby or alongside another person to keep them focused on the task at hand – isn’t a new...
What Kids Are Carrying is a HuffPost UK series focusing on how the nation’s youngest generation is *really* feeling right now – and how parents...
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An academic has opened up about the alarming moment she realised her 10-year-old daughter had been contacted by a stranger online who asked her “do...
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for new parenting tricks and tips to help make your life calmer – and your kids happier.
After Louis Theroux’s latest documentary sparked a whole lot of conversation (and concern) over the growing popularity of ideologies shared by...
We’ve covered off mid, chat, chopped, choppelganger, tuff, six-seven (*takes a breath*) and dozens of other weird phrases kids come out with thanks...
One dad’s hilarious video of him being roasted by his children during the school run is a must-watch if you need a good laugh today.
One dad’s hilarious video of him being roasted by his children during the school run is a must-watch if you need a good laugh today.
We’ve covered off mid, chat, chopped, choppelganger, tuff, six-seven (*takes a breath*) and dozens of other weird phrases kids come out with thanks...
Gaining independence is a crucial part of growing up – but at what point are kids ready to go it alone and play outside without you watching their...
Most days, you feel like you need a translator to understand half of what kids are saying.
As I write this I can feel another illness taking hold: the headache, the stuffy nose, the scratchy throat. It can only mean one thing: the kids are...
Hearing your child shout “I hate you” can be excruciating. I know, I’ve been there. Usually they’re in complete emotional turmoil – logic...
Getting kids out of the door on time for school (or childcare) feels like a day’s work in itself – but experts say a simple ‘launch pad’...
As conversations around children’s screen time and social media use continue to swirl, it’s perhaps no wonder experts are noticing a trend for...
Anyone who watched Louis Theroux’s Inside The Manosphere will be aware that misogynistic content is rife online. Yet these views haven’t just...
If there’s one statement parents have probably heard a lot these past two weeks, it’s “I’m bored” – usually with the added request of...