Posted in Autism Children Families Lifestyle Mums Opinion School UK News

A letter from school made me feel like I’d failed my son

The school readiness guidelines don’t recognise that a child’s development is not always linear.

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Posted in Children Domestic abuse Families Family First Person Lifestyle Real Life This is Not Right UK News

My life was defined by coercive control – a refuge saved my life

I was 12 when I first called Childline from a phone box.

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Posted in Families Just Between Us Lifestyle Parenting Relationships UK News

What to do if your parents always think they know what’s best for you

Mum doesn’t always ‘know best’ — but she thinks she does.

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Posted in Dads Families Lifestyle Mums School UK News

My daughter’s starting school but I’m the one terrified I won’t make friends

Can a four-year-old become a social pariah by association?

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Posted in Degrees of Separation Families Family First Person Lifestyle Parenting Real Life UK News

My son cut off contact – I’m cutting him from my will

He sent me a text saying that he could no longer keep in touch – I was heartbroken.

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Posted in Families Lifestyle UK News

How to avoid homework panic – from weekend prep to printer fails

Homework headaches return… this time as parents! Luckily, HP Smart Tank printers keep things smooth and simple (Picture: HP)

Ah, homework… We survived it as kids, only for it to come back to haunt us as parents! 

Sure, it&#8217…

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Posted in Families Lifestyle UK News

How to avoid homework panic – from weekend prep to printer fails

Homework headaches return… this time as parents! Luckily, HP Smart Tank printers keep things smooth and simple (Picture: HP)

Ah, homework… We survived it as kids, only for it to come back to haunt us as parents! 

Sure, it&#8217…

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Posted in Cancer Families Family First Person Lifestyle Marriage Oxfordshire Real Life UK News

My dying wife made me promise not to remarry – but I fell in love

We take care to keep Nim’s memory alive any way we can. My wife Parm is very much involved in this as well.

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Posted in Cancer Families Family First Person Lifestyle Marriage Oxfordshire Real Life UK News

My dying wife made me promise not to remarry – but I fell in love

We take care to keep Nim’s memory alive any way we can. My wife Parm is very much involved in this as well.

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Posted in Divorce Dogs Families First Person Lifestyle Real Life Relationships UK News

Getting a dog for my daughter after divorce was the best decision

I realised her need was not simply about wanting a pet.

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Posted in Families Features Fertility In Focus IVF Lifestyle Mental health News Pregnancy UK UK News

The workforce crisis ‘hiding in plain sight’ that impacts up to 50,000 people every year

‘Outwardly I was climbing the career ladder, but inside I felt broken’

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Posted in Domestic abuse Families First Person Lifestyle Real Life Sexual Violence This is Not Right UK News

Dad left me pregnant and terrified after raping me at 18

37 years on from his first attack on me, he’s rotting in jail.

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Posted in Children Families Jo Frost Lifestyle Parenting UK News

Supernanny Jo Frost warns kids are being ‘robbed’ of comfort from their dads

The expert claims mums need to ‘let’ dads get more involved.

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Posted in Children Families Jo Frost Lifestyle Parenting UK News

Supernanny Jo Frost warns kids are being ‘robbed’ of comfort from their dads

The expert claims mums need to ‘let’ dads get more involved.

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Posted in Families Family Gender LGBTQ+ Lifestyle Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

I’m a non-binary parent but have had to accept being called ‘Daddy’

I wish that society could be more inclusive towards trans and non-binary folks especially as it pertains to parenthood.

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Posted in Families Lifestyle Molly Mae Hague Parenting UK News

‘I felt like a terrible parent’: What to do if your toddler is biting other children

‘I would literally just sit in my car and cry.’

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Posted in Families Lifestyle UK News

Here’s how to make the back-to-school rush easy

Make back-to-school a breeze with George at Asda – smart looks, happy kids, stress-free mornings! (Picture: Asda)

From sticky fingers and scattered toys to last-minute rushes for trains and planes, summer with the kids involves its f…

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Posted in Baby childbirth Families First Person Lifestyle Real Life UK News

My wife told me to pull my car over – then gave birth

We laughed and cried and laughed again as we cuddled our little girl. 

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Posted in Baby childbirth Families First Person Lifestyle Real Life UK News

My wife told me to pull my car over – then gave birth

We laughed and cried and laughed again as we cuddled our little girl. 

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Posted in Children Families Lifestyle Mums Opinion Real Life UK News

My family day out was ruined by hundreds of swearing hikers

It was playing a seemingly never ending game of blasphemy bingo with no winners.

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Posted in Children Dads Families Family Lifestyle Mums Parenting School UK News

The well-meaning but harmful phrases to avoid if your child fails their A-levels

Don’t make a disappointing day far worse.

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Posted in Families First Person Lifestyle Motoring Opinion Real Life UK News

Mum’s killer failed an eye test – but kept on driving

The injuries report was horrifying – it would have been quicker to list the catastrophic injuries she didn’t suffer.

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Posted in Families Lifestyle UK News

Top 5 education brands helping kids learn smarter

Finding the right tools to support children’s learning and education can feel overwhelming, but help is out there.

The rise of online tutoring and innovative educational platforms is making it easier – and more exciting – than ever to spa…

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Posted in Back to School Families Fashion High Street Lifestyle Marks & Spencer UK News

M&S is the go-to for kids school uniform thanks to 100-day returns policy

M&S uniforms have passed the hand-me-down test.

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Posted in Children Families Family Lifestyle Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

Forget the Gen Z stare, I’m worried about Gen Alpha’s rudeness

It’s time for parents to tackle senseless, stony-faced staring.

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