Parenting

Victoria Beckham says open family communication is key

10 October 2025

Victoria Beckham says open conversations are key to harmony amid Brooklyn and Nicola feud

Victoria Beckham believes good communication is key to parenting and family life. The fashion designer and former Spice Girl, 51, says she and husband David Beckham, 50, make a point of ...

Frida Uncensored’s graphic birth and recovery videos have sparked trauma-dumping concerns among new mums

9 October 2025

New mums overwhelmed by 'trauma-dumping' content on parenting site Frida Uncensored

A new parenting website featuring graphic videos about childbirth and recovery has drawn criticism for overwhelming new mothers with what some call “trauma-dumping” content. Frida Uncensored, launched in the UK this ...

Jo Frost applauds Prince William and Catherine’s balanced approach to parenting their three children

8 October 2025

Supernanny Jo Frost praises William and Catherine's parenting style

Parenting expert Jo Frost, best known as Supernanny, has commended Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, for striking the perfect balance between public duty and private family life in ...

7 October 2025

Parents embrace '90s-style parenting in response to tech burnout

More parents are raising their children like it’s the 1990s — and say the throwback approach is helping their kids unplug from tech. With children increasingly glued to screens and exposed ...

Report finds TikTok recommending porn to children

6 October 2025

TikTok accused of pushing porn to children despite safety filters

TikTok has been accused of promoting explicit sexual content to underage users, after a new investigation found the app's algorithm was recommending pornographic material to children’s accounts. Researchers from the human ...

Woke parenting blamed for surge in head lice this school term

3 October 2025

'Woke parenting' blamed for worst head lice outbreak in years

Parents across the UK are struggling with a severe head lice outbreak this school term, with experts and families blaming ‘woke’ parenting trends and rising treatment costs for worsening the ...

Parallel parenting helps separated parents reduce conflict and protect kids

2 October 2025

High-conflict separations prompt rise in 'parallel parenting'

Separated parents who cannot safely or peacefully communicate are increasingly turning to a parenting strategy known as parallel parenting, family law and psychology experts say. Unlike co-parenting, where parents collaborate and ...

Scientists advance toward babies without biological mothers

1 October 2025

Babies could be born without biological mothers following scientific breakthrough

Scientists have successfully created functional human eggs from skin cells, raising the possibility that babies could one day be born without a biological mother. A team of American researchers demonstrated that ...

Mothers turn to AI tools to ease the mental load of modern parenting

30 September 2025

Mothers turn to AI to manage mental load of parenting

Mothers are increasingly using AI tools to handle the invisible labour of parenting, as generative AI becomes a new kind of personal assistant in family life. Busy parents are relying on ...

29 September 2025

Why age 12 is the critical point for preventing social media addiction

Parents hoping to protect their children from the risks of social media addiction may need to act earlier than they think, with new research suggesting age 12 is the key ...

26 September 2025

Gen Z parents focus on breaking generational trauma, study finds

A new study reveals that Generation Z parents are prioritising “cycle-breaking” parenting more than any other approach, with 41% focusing on ending generational trauma in how they raise their children. The ...

25 September 2025

Labubu dolls make up 90% of fake toys seized at UK border

Parents are being urged to be on high alert after thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls were seized at the UK border this year, with many found to contain dangerous chemicals ...

23 September 2025

Flight meltdown fuels parenting backlash after child screams for four hours

A mother practising "gentle parenting" has drawn fierce criticism online after allowing her toddler to scream throughout a four-hour flight, sparking a digital firestorm over modern parenting norms. The incident unfolded ...

Parenting styles linked to teen social anxiety

22 September 2025

Parenting styles linked to teen anxiety risk

A new study has revealed that both mothers and fathers influence their children's social anxiety, though in different ways. Warmth and acceptance from either parent help reduce anxiety and rejection, while ...

19 September 2025

One in three single-parent households in poverty, survey reveals

Nearly one in three single-parent households in Australia are living in poverty, a new report has found. The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that 31.3% ...

18 September 2025

Parenting support charity to shut after 46 years as commissioner urges urgent action

A long-standing charity that has supported families in Northern Ireland for nearly five decades is set to close by the end of this month. Parenting Focus NI, based in Belfast, ...

Child focused meal prep services ease back to school stress

17 September 2025

Child-focused meal prep services ease family stress

As the school term kicks off, busy parents are turning to meal prep services specially tailored for children to save time and ensure nutritious dinners Several family friendly providers are offering ...

16 September 2025

Supernanny Jo Frost says toddlers need 12 hours sleep for solid development

Jo Frost has told parents that toddlers need 12 hours of sleep a night if they are to grow up healthy. The parenting expert - best known for the reality TV ...

15 September 2025

Make America Healthy Again diet guidelines add pressure to parents, experts warn

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign, led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is facing criticism from parents and experts who claim its strict dietary guidance adds ...

12 September 2025

Children not 'school ready' could be held back a year

Children in England who are not considered "school ready" by the end of Reception could be given an extra year before starting Key Stage One, under new proposals from the ...

Busy Mom Chelsea Gladden image-everything branding

11 September 2025

Why a Busy Mom of 5 Built One of the Top Digital Media Agencies in an AI-Driven World

Launching a business while raising five kids isn’t easy, but Chelsea Gladden was determined to create a public relations and digital marketing agency that brands could trust. After hearing countless stories ...

10 September 2025

Children of high earning parents less likely to be bullied at school

Children growing up in households earning more than £100,000 feel safer at school and are less likely to be bullied. A report by Parentkind's National Parent Survey revealed major gaps between ...

9 September 2025

Why are energy drinks being banned for under-16s? Experts break it down

Children in England will be banned from buying energy drinks like Red Bull, Prime and Monster under new rules to protect their health. The crackdown comes after damning evidence linked the ...

5 September 2025

Frankie Bridge sparks backlash after letting 11-year-old son go into town alone

Frankie Bridge has come under fire from fellow parents after admitting she let her eldest son head into town on his own. The 36-year-old Loose Women star is mother to Parker, ...