Family
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
My children have left it too late to have babies – and I’m bitterly disappointed
When the first of Linda’s* friends became grandparents, she assumed she and her husband wouldn’t be far behind. Her two adult children were in long-term relationships; surely one, at least, would be welcoming a new arrival in the following few years. “John and I often talked about being grandparents,” she says. “We were in our late 60s, retired but still with plenty of energy. I looked forward to using all my experience to support my daughter – my son, too, if his partner wanted it – and help wi
9-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Family separated on Channel crossing cannot reunite in UK, court rules
Two children, nine and six, arrived in UK alone after mother fell overboard and father tried to rescue her
3-min read - LifestyleThe Guardian
The kindness of strangers: on a stressful day, I reversed into another mum’s car – and she told me not to worry
Perhaps she could hear a child’s shrieks over the blasting Baby Shark, but in that moment she chose mercy
2-min read - LifestyleHuffPost UK
5 Simple Ways To Help Your Children Settle On Christmas Eve
Who can blame them for being so excited?
4-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Rushing to blame parents for disruptive pupils won’t work
Running the gauntlet of angry parents is never pleasant, but it’s something you have to get used to when your child is the disruptive one in class.
3-min read - LifestyleThe Guardian
UK doctors warn of risk from expanding water beads marketed as toys
Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues Christmas ‘safety flash’ over danger to children who ingest beads
3-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
One in five four-year-olds wants a smartphone for Christmas
Just over a fifth of four-year-olds have asked their parents for a smartphone this Christmas, a study has found.
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