20 h. ago Parents urged not to dress babies in certain clothes as hot weather looms

With temperatures set to soar to 22C, many parents will be getting their children's light and airy summer clothes ready. However, there are a few items you need to be careful with

Society

66 h. ago School locked down as teacher 'attacked and bloodied' and children in tears

Two teenagers have been taken into custody as parents were urgently summoned to collect their children from the secondary school.

Events

67 h. ago Hartlepool school in lockdown with parents urgently called and children in tears

One frightened pupil at the Hartlepool school said: "We saw one of the teachers bleeding and crying - there was blood on his face. It was awful. It all just went crazy"

Society

69 h. ago Warning to parents over certain drinks after 'public health risk' fears

Parents have been urged not to give pre-school children sweetened soft drinks amid health concerns

Events

3 d. ago Parents who earn under £200,000 urged to apply for £4,000 HMRC benefit

The money is designed to help with essential costs that are set to go up at Easter

Economics

3 d. ago Counter terror police issue warning to parents to look out for signs their child is at risk of radicalisation online in wake of Netflix show Adolescence

Counter Terrorism officers are urging parents to keep an eye out for signs that their child could be drawn into extremism after Netflix's Adolescence.

Events

4 d. ago Supernanny Jo Frost issues 'wake up call' to parents who use one item at dinner

Jo Frost, also known as Supernanny, has shared some key parenting advice on social media as she urged people to 'put down' one device when spending time with their kids

Politics

5 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP urges UK Government to extend maternity pay to support parents and children

Gillian Mackay, who is expecting her first child this summer, has urged the UK Government to give mothers everywhere the gift of more time with their loved ones by expanding support for statutory maternity, paternity and shared parental leave to cover 52 weeks full pay.

Politics

9 d. ago Brianna Ghey's mum breaks down as she sends urgent message to parents after daughter's death

Brianna Ghey's mother Esther has opened up about her daughter's tragic death in ITV's new documentary - and shared an important message to parents in one emotional scene

Events

1 week ago Urgent warning to parents after baby dies during breastfeeding

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has issued urgent changes to its breastfeeding advice after the death of seven-week-old James 'Jimmy' Alderman, who died from suffocation

Events

2 w. ago Netflix's Adolescence viewers urged to 'act now' amid 'manosphere' concerns

Parents are urging fellow mums and dads to watch the new crime drama as concerns rise over social media's influence

Politics

2 w. ago Girl, 4, got rare diagnosis after losing appetite and getting strange bruises

The parents of brave Esha Nadeswaran are urging people to keep an eye out for symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia

Politics

2 w. ago DWP State Pension warning to parents and carers between 1978 and 2000

The DWP is urging parents and carers to check their National Insurance records as some may be missing out on State Pension payments that they are entitled to

Events

2 w. ago Parents and carers urged to check if they are missing DWP State Pension boost

Those who claimed Child Benefit or Income Support may be eligible to receive extra cash on their State Pension

Events

2 w. ago Baby sleep expert urges parents to pack twice as much of one simple thing ahead of family holiday

Every family deserves a relaxed holiday experience but in the early days of parenting life, it can be difficult to pin down the perfect travelling and holidaying sleep routine - until now

Society

2 w. ago Urgent warning to parents over 'slushies' putting young kids in hospital

Doctors have warned parents of an ingredient in slushies which likely hospitalised 21 children with symptoms of poisoning

Events

3 w. ago Parents with children under 4 urged to check eligibility for extended government support

British children could be entitled to nearly £10 a week

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC urges people earning less than £100,000 to claim perk worth £4,000

HMRC is urging parents to check whether they are eligible for a scheme that could give them an extra £4,000 a year

Economics

4 w. ago Urgent recall for kids toy sold at Costco that contains 'dangerous levels of lead'

Parents and caregivers have been urged to immediately stop using the product.

Politics