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 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 Children First Person Health Lifestyle Mums Real Life student UK News Universities

I saw my daughter on FaceTime and knew I needed to act fast

I was met with an image I will never forget: a blank staring face, a wide-open mouth and glazed over eyes.

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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 Children Dads Families Family Lifestyle Mums Parenting UK News

We’ve been called abusive for raising our kids as ‘night owls’ who stay up until 2am

‘I get thousands of hateful comments about how we are narcissistic parents.’

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Posted in Children Drinks Health Lifestyle Mums Parenting UK News

My nine-year-old refuses to drink water — he hasn’t had a glass in five years

‘Plain water isn’t for us.’

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

FAFO parenting teaches good behaviour the hard way — but it could ‘tip into neglect’

The pendulum has swung from gentle to savage.

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Posted in Health Lifestyle Mums Real Life Teenager UK News

Shocking photo reavals ‘putrid’ melon-sized hairball removed from teen’s stomach

‘I thought she was just gluten intolerant’

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Posted in Families Family Lifestyle motherhood Mums Parenting UK News Women

I left my six kids and husband behind in the UK to start a new life abroad

‘I see so many women shrinking to fit into society’s expectations.’

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Posted in First Person Lifestyle Mums Real Life Sex Sex work UK News

My mum produced a porn film – all I remember is her tears

I could see how deeply my mother was struggling with the experience.

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Posted in Children Cost of Living Dads Lifestyle Money Money Tips Mums Parenting Summer UK News

Best summer holiday money-saving deals, from free kids meals to discount days out

Budget-friendly fun for the whole family.

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Posted in Cancer Health Lifestyle Mental health Mums Pregnancy UK News

I thought it was just post-baby belly — but my ‘bump’ hid a sinister secret

Kristie had recently given birth when she received a devastating diagnosis.

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Posted in Baby Families Katherine Ryan Lifestyle Mums Parenting Pregnancy UK News Women

Everyone wants baby girls now — just ask pregnant Katherine Ryan

It’s a hard time to be a ‘boy mum’.

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Posted in Dads Family Lifestyle Money Mums The Money Problem UK News

I’ve always paid my own way — but my younger sister is a spoilt brat

‘Why is she allowed to sponge off our parents while I’ve had to graft?’

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Posted in Children Lifestyle Mental health Money Mums Parenting UK News

Pass the parcel? My child is invited to parties with hummers and helicopters

‘I can’t keep up.’

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Posted in Families First Person Lifestyle Mums Parenting Real Life UK News

I’m an ‘angry mum’ – but I always make sure to apologise

‘I’m sorry…’ is now something I say often.

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Posted in Families First Person Lifestyle Mums Parenting Real Life UK News

I’m an ‘angry mum’ – but I always make sure to apologise

‘I’m sorry…’ is now something I say often.

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Posted in Dads Family First Person Lifestyle Money Mums Real Life UK News

My parents can’t afford to have the funerals I want for them

The plan is for their bodies to be collected, cremated, and then sent to me – all without any kind of formal memorial service.

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Posted in First Person Health Lifestyle Long reads Metro newspaper Mums Pregnancy UK News

I put Momcozy’s pregnancy pillow to the test to see if it could break my bad habit

I wanted to train myself to become a side sleeper well before week 28.

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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 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 Baby Dads Families Lifestyle Mums Nelly Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

Nelly won’t change his baby’s nappies – he needs to grow up

Sadly, this mentality from fathers is completely consistent in my professional experience.

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Posted in British Government Business Dads Mums News Parenting Politics UK News

Major parental leave review launched with current system ‘not working’

The review is expected to last 18 months.

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Posted in Families Lifestyle Mums Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

I went on a girls’ trip and I didn’t miss my children once

The idea that good mums never switch off is not just unhelpful, it’s harmful. We need to model boundaries, self-worth, and emotional regulation.

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