3 h. ago Popular children's soft toy recalled as parents warned of 'serious' choking risk

Parents are being urged to "dispose" of the removable item that could cause their little ones to choke.

Events

4 h. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

52 h. ago Older people urged to check new State Pension rate for payment error

A former DWP employee explains how to check the annual State Pension uprating letter for payment errors.

Economics

5 d. ago Urgent warning to parents as common household product leaves daughter 'blinded in one eye'

According to Jodi lowe, her daughter Luca began screaming and inadvertently rubbed the product across her eyes before she could intervene.

Events

5 d. ago Mum urges all parents to do one thing after girl started seeing spots

Sophie says the routine should 'be normal' for all children

Politics

7 d. ago Former DWP employee warns State Pension Triple Lock creating two

Sandra Wrench worked at the DWP for 42 years and warns of a widening gap between the New and Basic State Pensions.

Events

8 d. ago Parents on Universal Credit urged to claim back up to £1,768 every month

You can claim help with childcare costs for any children under 16 who you are responsible for - the maximum each month is £1,031.88 for one child or £1,768.94 for two or more children

Economics

8 d. ago Last year, a town’s primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happened

Just under a year ago, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

Events

8 d. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

9 d. ago Last year, an entire town’s primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happened

Just under a year ago, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

Events

9 d. ago Child Benefit warning as thousands of Brits could face major HMRC charges

However, the benefit is not as simple as it seems. If you or your partner earns less than £60,000 per year, you can claim the full amount of Child Benefit. But if one of you earns over £60,000, you have to pay some of the benefit back

Events

1 week ago Parents urged to contact HMRC or risk losing weekly child payment

You need to tell HMRC if your child is staying education to ensure you still get this benefit

Society

1 week ago Urgent Easter travel warning as flight delays could cost parents £160

With the Easter break nearing its end in England, students are set to return to school - but families vacationing abroad may be faced with a £160 fine if one thing happens

Events

1 week ago Urgent 'choking hazard' warning to parents giving chocolate to kids this Easter

Be careful if your child is snacking on this particular chocolate treat this weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Child Benefit payments set to stop for some parents this summer

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Society

2 w. ago Care company urges families to watch for signs that elderly parents may need support

Ahead of the Easter weekend, a care business is urging families to watch out for signs their elderly loved one might need extra help.

Society

2 w. ago Police issue urgent warning to parents after 'several' children go missing on beach

Families have been flocking to the beach during the recent warm weather

Events

2 w. ago Why every parent with a daughter urgently needs to know what 'bop' is

It's the new nasty terms doing the rounds in school playgrounds and on social media and one expert is keen for parents to understand what it means and why it boosts a cyber bullying culture

Politics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis warning to parents with children born between 2002 and 2011

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to parents with children aged between 14 and 23, urging them to claim their Child Trust Fund, which saw the government deposit £250 into a pot

Events

2 w. ago Wildfire warning as fire risk 'rises daily' with temperatures set to soar to 24C

Parents have been urged to remind their children of fire risks over the Easter holidays

Events