3 d. ago Free school meals warning to parents ahead of benefit being given to half a million kids

Students who are eligible for free school meals should be automatically registered to ensure no child misses out, the Education Policy Institute has demanded in a report

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5 d. ago Real reasons people do not have the number of children they want revealed in new report

As right-wing governments seek to blame a rejection of parenthood, a survey reveals a lack of choice, not desire, stops people having the families they wantMillions of people are prevented from having the number of children they want by a toxic mix of economic barriers and sexism, a new UN report has warned.Factors such as the high cost of parenthood, job insecurity, expensive housing, concerns over the state of the world and the lack of a suitable partner stop people having the families they want, rather than any desire not to have children, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), said. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mother's heartbreaking warning to parents after son suffers brain damage caused by a common virus

Amanda Scanlon wants to warn people of the catastrophic damage an innocent kiss can cause to a young baby.

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8 d. ago Popular kids' toy sold on Amazon urgently recalled over 'serious' injury risk

Parents have been warned after a popular summer kids toy - sold on Amazon - was recalled over fears it could pose 'serious risk of injuries' due to 'accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index'

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8 d. ago Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan share parenting flight tip after 'scary' warning

Mark Wright recently returned from a family holiday to Spain where he went with his wife, Michelle Keegan, and baby daughter, Palma, who had her first experience of an aeroplane

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8 d. ago Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's 'scary' warning prompts parenting flight tip

Mark Wright recently returned from a family holiday to Spain where he went with his wife, Michelle Keegan, and baby daughter, Palma, who had her first experience of an aeroplane

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1 week ago UKHSA warning to parents travelling for summer holidays amid ongoing outbreak

Travelling for holidays could risk a surge in cases of a highly infectious disease, health officials warn

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1 week ago Parents warned after schoolgirl is ruthlessly bullied over 'unique' name

A schoolgirl has been turned into a laughing stock after her parents gave her a 'unique' name with an incorrect spelling, promoting a warning to parents everywhere

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1 week ago Parents are being warned about a new dangerous craze 'chroming' that is claiming the lives of children

It has already caused the death of a child in UK and parents are being warned of the dangers

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1 week ago ASDA issues immediate recall of baby product that could cause injury

Parents and careers have been warned to stop using the product with immediate effect

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1 week ago Professional baby namers warn parents 'avoid these six names' for your children

Picking a name for a new baby can be tough, so two baby name consultants have shared the six names they believe should be avoided at all costs - and some of them may surprise you

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2 w. ago My son caught world's most infectious disease and could suffer permanent damage... my warning to all parents

A mother who lives in the epicenter of the Texas measles outbreak has revealed how her son's infection left her fearing he could suffer permanent brain damage.

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2 w. ago Parents warned child benefit could stop if they don't act ahead of looming deadline

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning parents that they need to take action to avoid missing out on Child Benefits which could be worth thousands of pounds each year

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2 w. ago Emma Watson's dad warns parents of new Harry, Ron and Hermione of 'impact of fame on children' as HBO TV series begins filming

The latest leading trio were finally announced this week - with Dominic McLaughlin landing the title role, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley.

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2 w. ago Emma Watson's dad warns parents of new Harry, Ron and Hermione of 'impact of fame on children' as HBO TV series begins filming

The latest leading trio were finally announced this week - with Dominic McLaughlin landing the title role, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley.

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2 w. ago A teenager died taking part in this latest internet craze. Here's why a leading brain doctor believes every parent needs to be warned

A leading brain injury doctor says an internet craze is more dangerous than playing football.

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2 w. ago Horror as 'dark Peppa Pig' videos that are terrifying kids rack up millions of views on YouTube

Parents are being warned about 'Dark Peppa Pig' horror videos circulating online to target terrified children. One clip with 18 million views showed the character holding a machine gun

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2 w. ago UK Mum's horror after child's 'strawberry allergy' turns out to be terminal diagnosis

Sophie Whitworth claimed doctors 'fobbed off' her five-year-old daughters vomiting as a strawberry allergy but said her girl was diagnosed with brain cancer - the mum sent a warning to other parents

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2 w. ago Expert debunks 5 myths about children's eye health with urgent warning

Dispensing optician Claire Hayden warns parents that some widespread misconceptions could actually delay vital treatment for children suffering from vision problems

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2 w. ago Family of seven including three kids found dead inside car by horrified locals

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Police believe Praveen Mittal, 42, his parents, wife, and three children, were heavily in debt, which prompted them to enter into a tragic suspected suicide pact

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