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- Yahoo Life UK
Mum praised for urging parents to embrace the pictures they would normally delete in relatable Instagram post
"I know, one day, I will miss these moments."
- Evening Standard
Stacey Solomon cuddles up to son Leighton after revealing he 'misses being picked up’ during pregnancy
Stacey Solomon today shared an adorable picture cuddled up to her six-year-old son as she revealed he misses being picked up during her pregnancy. The Loose Women panellist, who recently announced she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Joe Swash, snuggled up to Leighton in the pool-side snap. After enjoying a day at the swimming pool, Solomon revealed her tot had missed being picked up following her recent pregnancy.
- Evening Standard
The Gendered Brain: why boys will be boys and girls will be girls
It's poignant reviewing a book after it’s been debunked, but that’s the case, I fear, with Gina Rippon’s The Gendered Brain. The institutions with a vested interest in pink for girls and blue for boys are the companies that produce, say, toy pianos in those colours (they exist, alas) — it suits them if parents can’t let the boy inherit his sister’s but have to buy the blue one… ditto gendered babygros.
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Feminist campaigner calling for a ban on princess stories
The author thinks parents should be encouraging the reading of more 'inclusive' stories.
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Mum calls for genitalia ban on kids toys after discovering son’s toy lion has a 'willy'
"It's not acceptable to have things like that on children's toys."
- Elle
Lily Aldridge Gives Birth To Second Child And He Has The Sweetest Name
She is already mum to six-year-old Dixie
Yahoo Life UKPoonami, ginwag and niplash: funny phrases parents use to cope with raising children
Time to brush up on your parenting slang
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Navigating life as a new mum: Is it a good idea for a family member to stay?
It’s reported that Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland (pictured with the Duchess in September) will move in once her grandchild is born. Becoming a new mum is an emotional rollercoaster. Sleep deprivation, physical recovery and the stress and anxiety of navigating the challenges of new parenthood can be a daunting combination.
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Today's the loneliest day of the year for parents - here's how to combat it
three quarters of mums pinpointed November 27 as the loneliest date in the calendar
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What is Makaton, the communication method Rob Delaney used to read a CBeebies bedtime story?
Makaton is used by over 100,000 adults and children as a means of communication
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Should children be playing with more traditional toys? Expert explains why
According to a recent poll, a large number of parents want their kids to play with traditional toys such as bikes, board games and teddy bears.
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Parents confused by child car seat rules: what are the UK laws?
Everything you need to know about the UK government's laws on child car seats.
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Mum has perfect response to being told she'd 'let herself go' since having children
“I knew I didn’t look the same as I did before, but had I actually let myself go?"
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Actress makes history by being the first to secure job share role, but why don't more companies offer flexible working for parents?
Charlene Ford is returning to her role in the West End on a job share basis
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Grieving mum issues heartfelt warning about the dangers of letting babies nap in their car seat
Her 18-month-old daughter tragically died after sleeping in her car seat.
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Is staying home with children harder than going to work?
Study finds that new parents think returning to work may be easier than staying home with children.
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Would you let you child swear? One scientist thinks it could be educational
One scientist thinks children should be taught swear words to educate them on the way explicit language affects others.
- Cosmo
Things you didn't know happened during pregnancy
You go through more changes than just growing a bump.
- Yahoo Life UK
Serena Williams makes post-pregnancy Grand Slam comeback in killer bodysuit
Williams' badass catsuit also had practical benefits following the athlete's post-pregnancy health complications.
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Scientists have created an embryo without sperm or an egg
The ability to create an embryo in this way could apparently boost research towards infertility and medical treatments.
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Parents share hilarious photographs of life before and after having kids
Parents from across the globe are taking to Instagram to highlight the hilarious difference between life before and after having children.Founded by dad Mike Julianelle, Instagram page, Got Toddlered, encourages parents to send in amusing submissions and the results are something to behold.In the bio, Julianelle jokes that the images don’t have to include toddlers, as “they destroy regardless of age.”The father-of-two also runs a popular blog titled ‘Dad and Buried’ where he shares a candid insight into his relatable experiences with newfound parenthood.Julianelle told Huffington Post: “Obviously, it’s meant to be lighthearted, and no one is seriously blaming their children for the state of their faces or lives.”He added, “Except for me when I seriously blame my kids for the state of my face and my life, which is basically all I do on my blog and Facebook page and Twitter.”Inspired by his hilarious comparison between life before and after having kids, parents have taken to the social media platform to share their own experiences.Whether it’s swapping parties for nights in or giving up holidays for sick-stained cuddles, these are the most hilarious before and after pictures to have ever graced the Internet.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.Read more from Yahoo Style UK: Mum sparks fierce debate about getting her four-year-old daughter’s ears pierced Forget dabbing: ‘The Floss’ is the dance craze you need to know aboutShould a parent ever admit one child is there favourite?
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Canada could soon offer dads five weeks of paternity leave - is it time the UK did the same?
In the UK dads are currently only entitled to 1-2 weeks paid leave
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Should schools ban best friends?
Supporters of the move claim the term 'best friend' lacks inclusivity
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How to beat pregnancy insomnia
80% of pregnant women suffer from sleep-related disturbances like insomnia
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Should crying babies be banned from cafes?
The debate was sparked after a mum was asked to step outside to settle her crying ba
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The baby names set for stardom in 2018
From gender neutral to names inspired by nature, there are some pretty trendy baby names making the list