All news on the topic: Parenting

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Father accused of choking his 1-year-old son to death for not obeying him
A father allegedly strangled his 1-year-old son for minutes until he died for not listening to what he said.
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Child benefit claims surge after government increases income thresholds
In April, child benefit claims rose by 16% following a government decision to increase the income thresholds for eligibility. The changes, announced in the March Budget, allow more parents to claim benefits and have reminded others to apply.
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Man buys wife’s parents a £600k ’forever home’ and their reactions are priceless
When he unveiled the extravagant property purchase to his family members, he wrapped it in an enormous red ribbon - and his in laws were absolutely gob smacked
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Mum of 5-year-old found dead in suitcase arrested after 2 years on the run
Indiana State Police this week arrested Dejaune Anderson over the death of her five-year-old son whose body was found in a suitcase two years ago just before the mother disappeared
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'Trendiest' baby names in UK right now - as favourite for boys takes a nose-dive
As parents buck the traditional and search for unique names for their children, one name has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade - while others have plummeted
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'I take a month-long break from wife and kids each year - otherwise I get bored'
Adamu says taking time away from his family makes him a better dad and partner - he knows they miss him and he claims it makes them apprecite him more as it can get 'boring'
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'I can't stand being around my daughter - but everyone thinks I'm a great mum'
Warning: Sensitive content. The desperate woman, who says she is lying to all her friends and family, revealed she 'hates' her own child and can't stand her 'constant neediness'
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UK's wackiest funeral as mourners attend Punch and Judy send-off for superfan
Carol Lee, from the West Midlands, tragically passed away from Alzheimer's earlier this year. Her daughter, Rachael, gave her an original send off with a Punch and Judy show
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Brother of girl who died after trapped in sand 'will always be different'
The nine-year-old boy escaped the collapsing sand hole as his sister reached for his hand in her final moments, the parents describe the pair as ''built-in best friends''
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One in three parents say taste and texture put them off taste-testing baby food
However, more than a third admit they would be anxious to feed their baby something new without first trying it for themselves
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Newborn baby looks 'middle aged' with full mop of hair and 'womb perm'
Two month old Navy was born rocking a volumous barnet complete with a side parting - and people have compared him to the likes of Donald Trump and Kevin Du Bruyne
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Family swaps 'soul-destroying' life in UK for Bali - but there's a downside
Moving to Bali may have helped a British family overcome the cost of living crisis and save a staggering amount on their outgoings but it has come at a different cost
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Mum 'offered to sell baby for £400' before walking off 'leaving daughter behind'
An office worker told police that Jessica Woods, mother of an 18-month-old girl, tried to sell her the baby for $500 on a street outside an H&R Block store in Palatka, Florida
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Top 25 nostalgic kids' TV shows for British parents - Top of the Pops tops list
Other classic favourites include Grange Hill, Blue Peter, and Art Attack - with eight in 10 still reminiscing about watching these programmes after school
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'I married a millionaire - my kids' first words will be Dior, not mum or dad'
A rich stay-at-home wife who gets spoiled by her husband and swears by designer labels says she will have strict rules for any future children - including choosing their partners
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Dad branded 'manipulative' over controversial trick to make daughter clean room
The imaginative dad came up with an inventive way to try and get his daughter to keep her room tidy as he was so fed up of the mess - but others slammed him for his manipulation tactics
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'I accidentally named my baby after a porn star, I thought it was a pretty name'
A woman has shared how she accidentally named her daughter after a porn star - and while she doesn't mind her sharing a name with an adult actress, she is worried about the impact it could have on her child in the future
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Mum makes 'devastating' baby name realisation as it 'sounds like a laxative'
A mum has been left 'devastated' after finding out her 'dream' baby name is the same name as a laxative brand. People have told her she needs to change it - but she wonders if it's really that bad
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'I earn five times more as a stay at home mum - I'd never go back to the office'
Mum Megan Stewart no longer needs to worry about balancing life as a mum while working as she manages to make five times more than her old salary all by working from home
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Nearly twice as many parents are now finding out baby's gender before the birth
And other modern pregnancy trends that have soared in popularity in recent years include gender reveal parties, hypnobirthing, and setting up an email address for the baby
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'My mother-in-law is the third person in our marriage — it's driving me crazy'
A new mum is seeking advice after sharing how her husband FaceTimes with his mum every single day to show off their two-month-old daughter and update her on what they've been up to that day
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'I let my son play video games until 4am - it doesn't make me a bad mum'
Lynn Mitchell made the decision to let her son stay up until 4am to play Fortnite on his Xbox, despite needing to be up at 8am - and it's left other parents divided
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'My dying dad told me why he resented me on his deathbed, he wanted forgiveness'
A dad and daughter estranged from each other for 10 years finally made up before it was too late after the parent had treated her differently all her life for one secret reason
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Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen spotted after brutal Oscars jibe over age gap
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen began dating in 2021 following his split from wife Grace Hightower, and the couple welcomed their daughter Gia Virginia Chen De Niro in April last year
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'I paid stepson's tuition but refuse to do same for stepdaughter - she hates me'
One woman is happy to pay for her stepson's education but won't pay anything towards his 'ungrateful' sister's fees as the pair always clashed when they lived together