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What's in a baby name? Quite a lot, it turns out
A baby name expert reveals what drives seemingly mysterious naming trends.
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No childcare this summer holiday? Here's what to do
Experts say parents are facing ‘huge challenges’ with holiday clubs cancelled and annual leave used up.
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The 6 things you should do before picking a baby name
It's going to be pretty permanent, so you want to make sure it's right.
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Kids stuck at home? Here's how to turn screen time into family time
If your kids are addicted to devices after the pandemic, how can you boost family time instead?
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One in 12 parents regrets having children: What to do if that's you
A surprising 8% of parents say they regret having children.
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Nature makes children happier: How to encourage kids to spend time outside
Creating a wildlife haven is a fun way to get children interested in the great outdoors.
Yahoo Life UKAdorable baby born with mop of blonde hair "looks just like Boris Johnson"
Baby David was born with incredible blonde locks despite both his parents having dark hair.
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Meet the 'Bubble Wrap Baby' who weighed less than a pound
After five months in the neonatal unit, Larenz Carr is now one and thriving at home.
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Five generations of first born males set to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday
The oldest first born male in the family is 86 and the youngest is just two.
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Newborn baby shocks family with incredible thick hair due to rare condition
Jaxon-James Ayres has been diagnosed with a rare congenital condition called hyperinsulinism which affects one in 50,000 newborn babies.
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As Ofsted warns of sex abuse in schools: How can we raise boys to respect girls?
In light of the shocking recent Ofsted report, how can we raise boys to respect girls and understand what harassment looks like?
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Parents' warning: Schoolgirl almost needed leg amputated after thorn scratch
Annabelle Newman is still in hospital after the wound became infected.
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Meet the woman with 92 grandchildren: Family spans six generations of girls
Rose Sharp has an incredible 92 grandchildren, including her great-great-great descendants.
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Kate Silverton: 'Leaving your baby to cry could harm their future mental health'
The broadcaster - who is training to be a child psychologist - reveals anxiety begins much earlier than we think.
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As China introduces three-child policy, could this be the magic number of kids?
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are one of many prominent couples with a trio of children.
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Doctors said she would never walk. This brave toddler proved them wrong
Eloise Simpson was diagnosed with spina bifida while still in the womb.
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As one much loved author dies, here's the perfect picture books that every child should read
'The very hungry caterpillar' has enduring appeal for both parents and children.
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'It took two people to lift him out': Mum gives birth to two foot tall baby
Amy Smit was ‘shocked’ when she first saw the size of her 12lbs 9oz newborn son.
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Home again: Why 'boomerang' households are the new normal
New research has suggested four in 10 25-34 year olds have moved back in with their parents at least once after leaving home.
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No shared play in lockdown was bad for small children
More than two in three parents say not being able to play with other children has negatively impacted their child.
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What's your child really doing online? Huge rise in 'harmful' searches triggers warning
Parents have reported a 42% rise in viewing content promoting either self-harm or suicide.
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Are you in the 40+ Club? Naomi Campbell and the rise of the 'older mother'
The supermodel announced the happy news that she has become a mother to a baby girl on Instagram.
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'Why did Mummy die?' Grieving dad creates book of answers
A grieving dad spent 18 months pulling together the messages into a book for his two children.
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Are you 'comparenting'? 80% of mums fear they're getting it wrong
New research reveals 80% of mums compare themselves to other parents.
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Two boys suffer organ failure after catching E.coli on countryside outing
The boys' parents are warning others to be cautious: 'It will devastate your life if you are unlucky enough to catch it'.
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'My partner's ex-wife has become my best friend': The benefits of befriending your other half's former lovers
JJ Barnes was initially intimidated by her partner's ex, but they bonded over shared frustrations.