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Parents share concerns over Houseparty app during lockdown

Parents warned of 'robust' new school absence rules which could see an increase in fines

Mum shares genius pocket money chart

Norovirus warning as parents told NOT to replace hand washing with hand gel

The 25 questions ALL parents dread their child asking...

Parents warned to be alert to non-COVID virus that leaves kids struggling to breathe

The secret emoji code that can help kids leave a worrying situation

Children NEED to wear bright clothes in the winter, mum warns

'Supernanny' Jo Frost reveals the common mistakes parents make

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One in five UK parents have left their 8 to 9-year-olds home alone overnight, says survey

It's a common debate among parents: what's a suitable age to leave your child at home…

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Meningitis awareness: what this mum wants parents to know about the disease

To mark Meningitis Awareness Week (16-22 September), one mum whose child survived…

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Sainsbury’s angers parents with its gendered clothing

The supermarket’s clothing brand Tu has labelled its kids’ clothing by gender, despite…

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The post-COVID bug fest ... and how to treat them

With winter bugs already on the increase, thanks to lockdowns leaving kids with lower…

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Clever mum shows how kids can enjoy McDonald's in the car WITHOUT making a mess

No more ketchup in the footwell!

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Parents warned over putting blanket over pram on hot days

The warning has been doing the rounds on social media and serves as a stark reminder of how…

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The nasty virus parents need to be aware of that's 'flooring the NHS'

Record numbers of children are being taken to hospital after an outbreak of respiratory…

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101 winning ways to supercharge your kids’ wellbeing

The ultimate checklist to help parents take care of their kids’ wellbeing – from making…

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'Anxious' parents urged to treat fevers at home as A&E units become 'overwhelmed'

Children's A&E departments in the UK are reporting a rapid rise in children’s infections…

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School norovirus cases double in last two weeks

Parents are being warned to look out for norovirus symptoms and keep kids off school if…

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Under-age TikTok warning issued to parents

Almost one in five toddlers are accessing content on social media platforms, a new study has found.

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Mum criticised for making her 7 year old pay rent

Parents are divided by one woman's 'parenting hack' that sees her young son pay rent and…