27 h. ago Parents: share your experiences of behaving badly during kids’ football matches

We would like to hear from parents who sometimes get too involved when their children play footballKids’ football can be emotional. Some parents shout at their own children, others swear at officials, and a few even get into fights. We’d like to hear from parents about the times they’ve become too involved in their kids’ football matches.What has your experience been like and how did your children react? Have you noticed other parents’ behaviour on the pitch? Continue reading...

Sport

49 h. ago The books they’ll remember forever: Children’s classics on sale now

From bedtime favourites to nostalgic keepsakes, these beloved children’s books are now up to 70% off in the Amazon Book Sale, running until 28th April.

Politics

67 h. ago US supreme court seems inclined to allow exemption of LGBTQ+ books for elementary schoolers

Justices heard from Christian and Muslim parents from Maryland seeking to pull children from certain classesThe US supreme court appeared inclined to rule in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland seeking to keep their elementary school children out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are read in the latest case involving the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ rights.The nine justices heard arguments on Tuesday in an appeal by parents with children in public schools in Montgomery county, located just outside of Washington, after lower courts declined to order the local school district to let children opt out when these books are read. The plaintiffs – including Muslim, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox parents – contend that the school board’s policy of prohibiting opt-outs violates the US constitution’s first amendment protections for free exercise of religion. Donald Trump’s administration backed them in the case. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Joss Stone reveals why she doesn't sleep with her husband Cody DaLuz anymore after 18 months of marriage

Joss Stone has revealed she no longer sleeps with her husband as they struggle to balance their bedtime preferences with raising three children.

Politics

9 d. ago New website to help parents teach basic skills amid concerns over children’s school readiness

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson told The Independent new School Readiness website will teach skills such as going to the toilet and putting on a coat

Society

9 d. ago Parents to get help teaching children basics to be ready for school with new website

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has spoken to The Independent about the new School Readiness website to teach basic skills like going to the toilet or putting on coats as parents learn which primary school their child will attend

Society

1 week ago I’m nearly 60, but my father’s indifference towards me still stings

It’s deeply human to seek approval and recognition from a parent, even when we are fully grownThe question I’m a man in my late 50s. My parents were teenagers when I was born. They married so I wouldn’t be illegitimate, it was the 1960s. My parents divorced. My mum and stepdad moved up north, my father remarried and stayed down south.My father and his wife have three children, now in their 40s. My stepdad killed himself when I was in my early 20s, but I’ve come to realise he was much more of a parent to me than my actual father. Continue reading...

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1 week ago I’m nearly 60, but my father’s indifference towards me still stings | Ask Philippa

It’s deeply human to seek approval and recognition from a parent, even when we are fully grownThe question I’m a man in my late 50s. My parents were teenagers when I was born. They married so I wouldn’t be illegitimate, it was the 1960s. My parents divorced. My mum and stepdad moved up north, my father remarried and stayed down south.My father and his wife have three children, now in their 40s. My stepdad killed himself when I was in my early 20s, but I’ve come to realise he was much more of a parent to me than my actual father. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Parents reckon their kids will spend four hours a day during Easter on devices

Have you made your plans for the Easter holidays? If not, this quiz is here to help.

Politics

2 w. ago Majority of attempts to ban books in US come from organised groups not parents

Last year 72% of demands to censor books were initiated by pressure groups and government entities; with just 16% of ban attempts made by parentsA large majority of attempts to ban books in the US last year came from organised groups rather than parents.72% of demands to censor books were initiated by pressure groups, government entities and elected officials, board members and administrators, reported the American Library Association (ALA). Just 16% of ban attempts were made by parents, while 5% were brought forward by individual library users. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago JILLIAN MICHAELS: Terrifying truth about why so many celebrity children are trans... that every parent must read

Progressive leaders are quietly tiptoeing away from the radical reaches of the transgender movement, but don't be fooled.

Society

3 w. ago Parents are reading their children the same bedtime story 416 times a YEAR

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads has found that parents will read their child's favourite tale from start to finish an average of eight times in a typical week.

Society

4 w. ago Reading the same bedtime story could be the key to your child's development

Eight out of ten parents say they have had to re-read the same book to their child at least once, with the typical little one asking for the same story to be read to them 416 times a year

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