18 h. ago Hate Elf on the Shelf? This clever trick will save parents time and money this December

Mum of four Kirsten Boisvert has created a handy AI tool to help tired parents find the magic this Christmas

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5 d. ago Haunting photos show how girl, 2, fought for her life as dad left her to die in scorching car while he watched adult videos

Parker Scholtes, 2, died of heatstroke while strapped into her car seat in the driveway of her family home in Marana, Arizona, on a 109F day last July, after her father Christopher left her there.

Culture

5 d. ago An uncomfortable truth for our leaders: there’s a limit to how ‘human’ we want you to be | Gaby Hinsliff

Bleary-eyed in pyjamas in a new film, Jacinda Ardern’s pleas for compassion are hard to ignore. But in real crises, the fallibility of politicians can be terrifyingThe camera catches Jacinda Ardern in her pyjamas, bleary-eyed with exhaustion. It follows her wiping crumbs off the worktops, breastfeeding, trying to take a phone call while simultaneously retrieving something her curious toddler has picked up off her desk. They are scenes many frazzled, distracted working parents will recognise, except that at the time she was the prime minister of New Zealand and these home movies – shot on her husband’s phone, originally for family consumption – have since been turned into a documentary premiering in British cinemas this December.Prime Minister, the movie, is the latest step in Ardern’s campaign for politicians to be allowed to reclaim their humanity, which broadly means the public accepting that they are grappling with the same private pressures as the rest of us (and no doubt simila...

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6 d. ago Scots waterpark shuts down major attraction as parents claim children are ‘gagging’ and feeling sick

AN investigation is under way at a water park after reports of children falling ill with a sickness bug. Council safety chiefs are carrying out checks at the Time Capsule in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire following complaints from parents. It said chlorine and water tests had come back satisfactory but the Tantrum slide would be closed as...

Society

1 week ago Parents ask 'is this a joke?' after government praises itself for 'outrageous increase in household savings'

It also said its free breakfast clubs have given parents 'alarming amounts of unexpected free time at the start of the day'

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2 w. ago I'm A Celebrity first look at gruesome trials as stars battle it out to win luxury beds and steak in camp

The first episode of the brand new series will see the 10 celebrities go head-to-head to win a seat in the Getaway car

Events

2 w. ago Parents don’t cook with their children due to lack of time and fear of mess

Seven in 10 parents don’t cook with their children more often due to lack of time and fear of mess.

Society

3 w. ago Princess Eugenie lets slip true feelings on Andrew and Fergie scandal as she breaks cover

Princess Eugenie has been spotted out and about in London for the first time since it was announced her parents' - Andrew and Fergie - titles would be formally stripped

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3 w. ago 'Easy to use and sturdy' baby car seat now 20% off in early Black Friday sale

This smart baby car seat currently has 20% off as part of an early Black Friday sale – and it impressed OK!'s mum-to-be recently too

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3 w. ago 1 in 4 'pet parents' take time off work to bond with their new furry friends

New pet owners are taking time off work in order to bond with their pets

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3 w. ago Parents fear screen time ruining Christmas with three in five concerned at tech

Brit parents have revealed their biggest fear this Christmas is that obsession with devices will derail the festive joy with many commenting they are trying to cut back on electronics at home

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3 w. ago The answer to iPhone addiction could lie in this blast from the past

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.

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3 w. ago Labour says Farage would revive austerity as he prepares to set out economic vision in speech – UK politics live

Reform UK leader expected to promise deregulation and spending cuts as Labour and Conservatives attack policiesThe Tories claim Reform UK are “leftwing” partly on the basis of Nigel Farage’s welfare policies. In particular, in their briefing overnight (see 9.34am), the Tories backed this up by saying that they would cut welfare spending by £23bn, when Reform’s plans (so far) only add up to £9bn, and that Farage would abolish the two-child benefit cap (but only for British parents working full-time, Politico reports).The “leftwing” description is even harder to sustain in the light of this report for Politico by Dan Bloom about Reform’s economic plans.Let’s be clear, we’ve said we don’t guarantee it. Everything’s up for review, because nothing’s affordable if we keep spending more than we’re earning. And we’ve said that consistently if we the country go bust, which is the direction of travel we’re heading, one way or the other, nothing’s affordable.You’re not asking about the much, m...

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4 w. ago Four times when parents aren't required to use child car seat

Parents could be at risk of a fine if they do not properly secure their child, but there are some exceptions

Society

4 w. 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.

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