Parenting

No questions approach helps children of all ages follow routines smoothly
5 March 2026

No questions asked! a paediatrician’s rule for smooth parenting
Parents don’t need to ask everything. Raising children from toddlers to teens can be challenging, with parents often unsure how to get routines, homework, and daily habits to run smoothly. Dr ...

Deliberately keeping weekends free helps families rest, bond, and avoid overscheduling stress
3 March 2026

Empty weekend parenting offers relief for busy families
Some families are deliberately keeping their weekends free to reduce stress and recharge. The trend, called “empty weekend parenting”, encourages parents to clear their schedules rather than rushing children to multiple ...

Experts warn some children show early psychopathic traits
2 March 2026

Child psychopath traits more common than expected
Some children show troubling psychopathic-like behaviour from an early age. Experts say a measurable cluster of traits known as callous-unemotional (CU) characteristics, marked by a lack of empathy, emotional coldness, and ...

Stricter parenting feels harder but builds better relationships
27 February 2026

Harder parenting can lead to stronger parent-child relationships
Stricter parenting makes raising children harder but improves relationship with them. A survey of more than 24,000 parents across the United States found that enforcing household rules consistently increased parental ...

Early-onset heart disease adds pressures for parents raising young children
26 February 2026

Parents with early onset of heart disease face unique challenges
Parents diagnosed with early-onset cardiovascular disease face complex challenges in managing their own recovery while raising young children. A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology highlights the main concerns ...

Children’s attachment to mothers drives career compromises and stress
25 February 2026

Working mothers face pushback from children
Many children still resist when their mothers go to work, even in households where domestic and childcare duties are equally shared, according to experts. A survey of working parents reported ...

Rising living costs are keeping young adults at home and postponing starting families
24 February 2026

Gen Z delay parenthood amid cost of living crisis
Only one in ten Gen Zers have had children by the age of 23, a study reveals. Researchers from the UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies analysed data from almost 10,000 participants ...

SEND reform​s
23 February 2026

SEND reform​s: Government plans aim to end parents' battle for support
The Government has announced plans to spend billions of pounds reshaping how children with special educational needs and disabilities are supported in mainstream schools across England. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ...

Parenting group divides over politics
20 February 2026

Parenting group fractures as politics spill into private chats
A Washington DC parenting group has split after internal disputes over whether political discussion should be allowed in spaces designed for family support. Petworth Peanuts, a large parent organisation in northwest ...

Parents shoulder heavy costs behind Britain’s young elite athletes
19 February 2026

Families make major sacrifices to support Britain’s future sports stars
Families across Britain are investing substantial time and money to support children pursuing elite sport. Parents are often responsible for training costs, travel, equipment, and scheduling required for young athletes to ...

Neurodivergent father opens up about struggles of parenting a toddler
18 February 2026

Neurodivergent dad says caring for a toddler is overwhelming
A neurodivergent father has shared the intense challenges of raising his two-year-old daughter, sparking discussion among parents and mental health advocates. The 36-year-old wrote on Reddit’s r/Parenting forum that while he ...

Sir Keir Starmer plans to get tougher on the issue of online safety
17 February 2026

UK government vows social media crackdown to protect children
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to respond more quickly to close loopholes and protect children from harm on social media. Starmer has declared that no online platform will ...

Teenagers are routinely shown ads for weight loss treatments on social media
16 February 2026

Children 'bombarded' with harmful body image ads online, report finds
A report has called for social media advertising to children to be banned. Children's commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has found young people have been "bombarded" with ads ...

Extreme gentle parenting could harm children's development
15 February 2026

Parents urged not to abandon boundaries as 'gentle parenting’ trend grows
Parents are being warned not to abandon clear boundaries with toddlers amid the rapid rise of so-called “gentle parenting”. The method, popularised on social media platforms such as TikTok, encourages parents ...

Parents who try to befriend their kids risk weakening their authority
13 February 2026

Acting like a friend to teenage kids can undermine parental authority, experts warn
Parents who try to be friends with their teenage children risk weakening the authority necessary for healthy adolescent development, psychologists warn. Balancing warmth with firm guidance is crucial to help ...

Free-range play highlights how independence helps children develop problem-solving and social skills
12 February 2026

Jack Thorne’s Lord of the Flies examines free-range parenting
BBC One’s new drama Lord of the Flies puts children in a remote island community to navigate life without adults. The series, written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, ...

Mother ditches gentle parenting for tough love
11 February 2026

'If they did the crime, they do the time' Mother abandons gentle parenting for ruthless FAFO tough love
A Virginia mother has abandoned gentle parenting in favour of the ‘F**k Around and Find Out’ (FAFO) approach. Carla Dillion, 45 shifted to FAFO parenting after her previous approach allowed ...

Children are sharing more with AI chatbots than with parents
10 February 2026

One in three children are sharing more with AI chatbots than with parents
A growing number of children are sharing worries and personal information with AI chatbots that they would not disclose to parents, teachers or friends, according to new research. A survey carried ...

Nurseries warned to stop charging 'hidden fees' to parents
9 February 2026

Nurseries warned to stop charging 'hidden fees' to parents
Nurseries in England are being warned to stop charging parents hidden fees for funded childcare hours. New guidance issued by the government states that providers must not ask carers to pay ...

George Pig will be revealed to be moderately deaf in a new Peppa Pig storyline
6 February 2026

George Pig to be revealed as moderately deaf and fitted with hearing aid in new Peppa Pig storyline
Peppa Pig is to introduce a new storyline in which Peppa's younger brother George is revealed to be moderately deaf. The groundbreaking new story will see George begin wearing a hearing ...

Influencer and mother Nora says children need guided support to develop independent play skills
5 February 2026

Stopping kids from playing independently is a mistake,
Parents may be making a key error by assuming children naturally play on their own. Cccording to American mother and influencer Nora, known online as @mamaandtheworld, independent play is a ...

Why the way fathers interact with babies could affect health years later
4 February 2026

Why the way fathers interact with babies could affect health years later
The way fathers interact with their babies may shape their children’s long-term physical health in unexpected ways, according to new research that tracked families for several years. The study found ...

Supernanny Jo Frost says lack of knowledge over parental style is harming kids
3 February 2026

Supernanny Jo Frost says ‘millions of parents do not know the difference between Authoritarian and Authoritative’
Supernanny Jo Frost has urged parents to reassess their approach, warning that millions are unknowingly adopting parenting styles that can harm their children. The 55-year-old, who built her career advising ...

Food safety watchdog issues warning after toxin found in baby formula
2 February 2026

Food safety watchdog issues warning after toxin found in baby formula
Parents are being urged to check their cupboards after a toxin linked to food poisoning was found in some infant formula products sold in the UK. The Food Standards Agency has ...