17 h. ago Child snatch murder plot suspects sent back to US from Scotland after seven years

Valerie Hayes, Gary Reburn and Jennifer Amnott were found living in Glasgow in 2018 after the FBI identified them as being behind a plot to kidnap five children and kill their parents.

Events

28 h. ago 'Our kids are broken': SEND parents in South London stage protest over education failings

'Our kids are broken': SEND parents in South London stage protest over education failings  MyLondon

Events

31 h. ago 9 tips for picking the best xmas toys as parents reveal the ones kids ignore

Parents have revealed the toys which hold their child’s attention the least – including teddies and musical instruments.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘My parents had what we call a shotgun wedding. They were just kids doing the best they could’: Stephen Wilson Jr on grief, hymns and resilience

After quitting his gig as a research scientist and releasing his first song aged 40, Stephen Wilson Jr has established himself as one of the most intriguing, and talented, country music newcomers in years. He speaks with Roisin O’Connor about the loss that inspired his astonishing debut album‘søn of dad’, his blue-collar upbringing, and the boxing lessons that taught him how to take a hit... and to make one, too

Society

3 d. ago Young woman airlifted to hospital after horror crash in Scots town

Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash in Dumfries in Galloway on Saturday afternoon.

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3 d. ago Parents are reverting to landline phones to stop their kids becoming smartphone addicts

As more parents try to limit their children’s screen time and keep them offline for as long as possible, many are turning back the clock — swapping smartphones for classic 1980s-style landlines. Amber Raiken explores why the retro phone is making a comeback as the latest parenting trend.

Politics

3 d. ago We found the perfect UK holiday to keep both kids and parents happy

I stayed at Bainland Lodge Retreats and found a place where the common holiday trade-off for parents doesn’t have to happen

Politics

4 d. ago Katherine Ryan admits she has received backlash for her 'privileged' parenting advice after claiming to have potty trained her kids 'from birth'

The comedian, 42, and husband Bobby Kootstra confirmed the arrival of baby daughter Holland earlier this month.

Politics

4 d. ago I did an extreme Lapland day trip with my kids with husky sledging and Santa meets and was home for bedtime

TAKING your kids to see Santa in Lapland is a dream for many parents wanting a truly magical Christmas experience as a family  - but can be very expensive. So I've I found a holiday hack that saved me thousands on a trip to the Christmas village in Finland, as long as you don't mind...

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5 d. ago Halloween 2025: The Trick or Treat Map that offers parents peace of mind, making Halloween safer for kids

This free map makes trick or treating in your local area safe for everyone.

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5 d. ago Solve tricky maths sums in seconds with 'genius' trick leaving parents and kids baffled

A maths whizz has shared a 'genius' way to solve almost any multiplication sum - and it's so simple even young children can do it with ease. So are you aware of this method?

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5 d. ago Parents and kids baffled by 'genius' way to solve maths sums in seconds

A maths whizz has shared a 'genius' way to solve multiplication sums that has left parents and kids baffled - but it's actually really simple once you know how to do it

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5 d. ago 'Genius' way to solve multiplication sums leaves parents and kids baffled

Parents and kids have been left baffled by a little-known method to work out complicated multiplication in seconds - and it could help your child with their maths homework

Politics

6 d. ago How parents can get a £25 Bluey Christmas advent calendar for free at Argos

The calendar normally costs £25, and has been discounted to £18.75 - but parents can snap one up for free

Economics

6 d. ago Halloween kids' event blasted as 'Willy Wonka Experience 2.0' by angry parents

Glasghost, a children's Halloween event in Glasgow, has been slammed by mums online who say it reminded them of the viral disappointing Willy Wonka Experience last year

Politics

7 d. ago Parents snapping up kids' learning tablet for £35 after big Wowcher discount

Wowcher has chopped a big chunk off a children's learning tablet for a limited time

Economics

8 d. ago Experts say this is how to keep your kids safe during Halloween

The Independent spoke with child experts on preparing for next week’s Halloween festivities

Politics

8 d. ago 10 terrifying monsters parents made up to scare kids around the world into doing as they are told

We all remember the excitement of a visit from the tooth fairy – but not all mythical creatures are friendly. Some of them mainly exist to make children behave

Events

8 d. ago Parents told 'don't allow' children one thing on Halloween night

Halloween is a time for fun and excitement, but it can also be a challenge for parents who are trying to get their children to settle down after a long day of trick or treating. It's wise not to make one "mistake"

Society

9 d. ago Ryan Gosling leaves mums swooning at school gates after moves to UK

Ryan Gosling has been charming his way through North London, leaving the mums of Hampstead 'practically drooling' as he chats with fellow parents when dropping his kids off at school

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