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Pregnancy

Aisling Bea announces pregnancy with her first baby

The comedian, 40, announced her pregnancy in the most humorous way – with the help of A-listers

Pregnancy

How to request a C-section from your medical team – and actually get it

Women have reported being denied a caesarean birth – but experts have said a mum-to-be's choice 'should be respected and supported'

Pregnancy

Morrisons new pick and mix service launches with shoppers spotting a major flaw

The supermarket chain's brand new Cadbury Heroes pick and mix feature allows shoppers to fill up on chocolates in-store – but there's a big problem at play

Pregnancy

The UK maternity crisis – what doctors and midwives want you to know

We like to think giving birth in the UK is safe, but with almost half of all maternity services now rated as either in ‘need of improvement’ or ‘inadequate’, should women be worried? Writer Susanna Galton investigates...

Pregnancy

‘I'm a skincare expert – here are the products to avoid while pregnant'

From retinol to vitamin C, skincare expert Dr Unnati Desai reveals the ingredients to use – and the ones to avoid – in pregnancy

Baby

Tick bites: here's what attracts these garden pests and how to keep them away

While a walk in the woods can lead to a tick bite, time spent in the garden also entails its share of risks

Baby

'Painful' Victorian illness up by 960% in some parts of the country

Thousands across the country are affected by gout, a form of arthritis that can cause severe pain

Baby

Feeding babies smooth peanut butter from 4 months could protect them against allergies for LIFE

A new study advises babies should be exposed to peanuts from the age of four months to build up their resistance to future allergies

Baby

Louise Thompson calls for more perinatal health funding after nearly dying in childbirth

Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson suffered PTSD and now has a stoma bag following her 'catastrophic' birth in November 2021.

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Best baby beach hacks – tried and tested by parents

Take the stress out of a beach adventure with your baby with these tried and tested parent tips… including a nifty way to remove sand

Preschool

‘My son’s speech improved when we ditched the dummy’

Mum of two Louisa Sherlock agrees with comments made by Vogue Williams this week about how a dummy delayed her son's speech

Preschool

Vogue Willliams sparks dummy debate as her two-year-old’s speech has 'come on so much' since ditching pacifier

TV presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams seeks help from Instagram followers on issues with toddler son's pacifier habit and surprise boost it's had on his speech

Preschool

Childcare in England is 'failing', say campaigners – pushing women out of work

Campaigners say the UK's childcare system is falling behind the rest of the world – despite being among the most expensive

Preschool

Ask Dani: ‘Hate being called a “stay at home mum"'

Love your kids but don’t like playing with them? Got a partner who refuses to wear deodorant!? Fed up of being labelled by other mums? Our resident agony aunt Dani Dyer is here to help

Preschool

Safety expert lists the 3 toys he'd never buy his kids – due to hidden dangers

An injury lawyer has issued a warning over which toys parents should never buy

Primary

'I'm a child well-being expert. Here's how to teach your kids to NOT like someone'

It might sound surprising but teaching your children how to dislike someone is an important life skill. Here's why...

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'I'm a health visitor, these are the child safety tips every parent needs to know'

From stairs to button batteries, there are lots of everyday hazards around your home that can potentially cause harm to your child

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How to prevent your child from swallowing a button battery

Lithium coin batteries – also known as button batteries – can cause a ‘harmful chemical reaction in as little as two hours’, according to Duracell

Primary

'I'm a parenting expert – here's how to teach your child how to have empathy'

This year’s Empathy Day is on 6 June. Here are eight practical tips to help your child understand how others are feeling

Primary

‘I’m a parenting expert: here are 9 water safety tips for kids you need to know’

It goes without saying that we need to keep our kids safe around water – and that includes when they’re older and can already swim

Secondary

The signs your teen is struggling during exam season – and how to help them

With teens across the country sitting their GCSEs and A-Levels this week, exam season is officially underway. But the pressure is all too real for young people, writes Lara Kilner

Secondary

‘Ghost children’ warning as thousands of children ‘give up on school’

Record numbers of children are missing most of their education, according to new research

Secondary

What is sextortion? What are the warning signs and what should parents do if they're worried?

Experts offer parents advice on how to deal with sextortion and protect your children

Secondary

The TikTok GCSE revision hacks that really work (and the ones that don’t!), according to an expert

From the #CandleStudy to #Blurting, there are plenty of studying hacks doing the rounds on social media

Secondary

Experts issue warning over 'highly dangerous' looksmaxxing TikTok trend

Parents are being urged to check if their sons are watching 'looksmaxxing' or 'starvemaxxing' content on social media, as experts warn it can lead to eating disorders

Cost of living

Parents of young children to get one-off £314 payment to help with new school year costs

The Best Start Grant is a government grant that includes a one-off payment for families of young children about to start school

Cost of living

£40 boost for millions of families on Universal Credit THIS WEEK

The extra payment will arrive from June 13 – see if this affects YOU

Cost of living

5 airport hacks to save you money (and stress)

Flying off with your family this summer? Don't set foot in the airport without reading my top money saving tips...

Cost of living

UK low-income families set to get £400 Cost of Living summer payment

The money is designed to help tide families over during the summer months

Cost of living

EXACT date 500,000 parents will be paid missing Child Benefit and how to claim compensation for late payment

HMRC have updated parents about when they will see the missing payment and how to claim back money for any unexpected charges

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The four leopard print pieces you need for summer, according to a stylist – and they're all under £40

Dunelm's pink garden lights are 'perfect' and 'give the garden a glow-up'

'I'm a shopping writer – this Dyson Airwrap dupe is the only thing to tame my frizz'

Garden expert shares £1.80 product that 'gets rid of slugs'