15 h. ago Parents hurry to buy affordable multipack of 'excellent' school sweaters for £11

Marks and Spencer is currently selling a multipack of school jumpers in various colours for the affordable price of £11, just in time for the new school year - and parents are loving them

Economics

41 h. ago Peak stress time for parents kicks in at 7:16 am, research reveals

Peak stress time for parents kicks in at 7:16 am — as they prepare for the school run chaos.

Politics

64 h. ago My First Cat 2025: Here are the 11 best breeds of cute cat for inexperienced first

If you are looking to become a pet parent to a cat for the first time, there are some particular breeds that should top your wishlist.

Politics

3 d. ago Death to the American dream? Poll finds most agree hard work no longer guarantees economic gain

A majority of Americans say the prior generation had an easier time buying a home, starting a business or being a full-time parent

Economics

5 d. ago The surprising famous faces that kicked off their careers at McDonald's

 It's the fast food chain that is one of the most recognisable brands in the world, so it's no surprise that some of Australia's most famous faces have once worked at McDonald's

Politics

7 d. ago Bombshell texts in Dr. Phil case appear to reveal brazen and ‘problematic’ bankruptcy ‘scheme’ to kickstart new media company

‘The documents produced to date demonstrate that this bankruptcy was conceived as a scheme to divert the Debtor’s employees and intellectual property to Envoy, a competing business Dr. Phil founded the day before this case was filed,’ the Professional Bull Riders stated in its filing this week.

Events

1 week ago Jude Bellingham's dad 'tried to confront his other son Jobe's manager' after he was subbed at HALF TIME during dismal display

Jobe Bellingham's father reportedly attempted to confront Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac after the teenager was hauled off at half time during the club's chaotic Bundesliga opener.

Society

1 week ago 'Upset' father of Jobe Bellingham 'attempted to CONFRONT Dortmund manager' after he was subbed at HALF TIME during dismal display in Germany

Jobe Bellingham's father reportedly attempted to confront Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac after the teenager was hauled off at half time during the club's chaotic Bundesliga opener.

Society

2 w. ago The 'real reason' Junior Andre has stayed silent on his parents' 'embarrassing' feud as pals claim 'he has no time for his mum Katie Price'

The rapper, 20, has been noticeably absent from the discussion after tensions between his parents boiled over last week, with Peter sharing a bombshell statement accusing of ex-of 'peddling baseless lies.'

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Anything can happen’: how 14 empty nesters are reimagining their lives

From starting new careers and reconstructing houses to keeping children’s rooms the same, these parents are navigating a ‘rollercoaster’The term “empty nest” first emerged in the late 19th century, gaining traction in psychological and sociological discourse by the 1940s. Originally, it evoked a singular image: a mother alone in a quiet house, mourning the departure of her last child. But the reality, then and now, is far more nuanced. While the term was once gendered, today the emotional impact is felt across all parents, regardless of role or identity.The empty nest is not a fixed state but a mutable one. For some, it arrives with a deep ache, a sense of disorientation or loss. For others, it marks a period of renewal, space reclaimed, silence embraced, autonomy rediscovered. The nest may stay quiet or grow noisy again with boomerang children, ageing parents or new partners. Some preserve their homes like time capsules; others transform them entirely, reimagining their lives withi...

Politics

2 w. ago Should babies wear socks all the time? The new battleground in the generational war

Millennial parents are torn between experts encouraging babies to have barefoot time and grandparents who insist the tots have toasty tootsiesEmma, I hear parent-internet is abuzz about baby feet. Has Hemingway’s six-word story gone viral?Not this time, though some may find it just as heartbreaking. There’s a generational divide over whether or not babies need socks, and it’s confusing grandparents around the world. Young parents are opting for barefoot babes – on TikTok, in playgrounds, at the supermarket, in the comfort of their own warm and cosy home. Everywhere. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Jamie Laing reveals awe after feeling baby kick for first time

Jamie Laing goes into detail about the ‘chemical reaction’ he felt after feeling his baby kick for the first time and said 'the only way to describe it is like pure love'

Politics

2 w. ago Olivia Bowen gives birth as she shares adorable photo and reveals daughter's unique name

Former Love Island stars Alex and Olivia Bowen have becomes parents for a second time, revealing their newborn daughter's adorable name to fans this morning

Culture

2 w. ago Diogo Jota's wife and parents wipe away tears as Wolves pay poignant tribute to tragic star

Wolves produced a remarkable tribute to former star Diogo Jota ahead of their Premier League opener against Manchester City, with his wife and parents both in attendance at Molineux aswell as long-time friend Ruben Neves

Events

3 w. ago When Odie the cavoodle needed emergency surgery, the veterinary staff showed why they are the unsung heroes of healthcare | Ranjana Srivastava

The vet’s diagnosis of ‘it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma’ was not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient was wagging his tailSpeaking on a panel with me, a paediatric anaesthetist says that every time she takes a patient into theatre, she says to the parent, “I will take good care of your child.” Somehow, just imagining this solemn promise makes me tearful although I don’t even know that a variation of these words is headed my way.For the past week, our cavoodle Odie has been vomiting. The vet’s diagnosis of “it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma” is not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient is wagging its tail. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Why do family holidays turn me into a sulky teenager again? | Nell Frizzell

It is August, so therefore I find myself in the midst of an intergenerational trip – and somehow unearthing a personality I thought I’d shed decades agoI am not one for aphorisms. I grew up with a water-stained copy of a dictionary of quotations by the toilet and, for the most part, by the toilet is where these things belong. But there is one saying by the American philosopher and yoga teacher Ram Dass that has always cheered me: “If you think you’re enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.”I have no idea if Ram Dass really said this. Just as I’m not sure if the Dalai Lama ever said: “Don’t let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace.” Or whether Oscar Wilde believed the words he put into the mouth of Lord Illingworth in A Woman of No Importance: “Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.” But as someone in the middle of a family holiday, I can certainly attest that any delusions about maturity, le...

Politics

3 w. ago Uvalde shooter was ‘remarkable little boy’ before dark turn saw him kicked out of high school, new files reveal

Newly-released records cast light on gunman, police text messaging as the attack unfolded and its aftermath

Events

3 w. ago Outlander Blood of my Blood fans already have favourite couple as they praise 'phenomenal' scenes

Outlander fans have been thrilled at the new hit show, which follows the tale of both Claire and Jamie Fraser's parents in a riveting new time-travelling series.

Events

3 w. ago Inside New York City’s most exclusive preschools — where college prep begins at age 3

Forget nap time and finger painting. For a growing number of New York parents, preschool is where the serious investment begins. Holly Baxter talks to those inside the city’s elite programs for toddlers and discovers a world of dual-language immersion, rooftop morning meetings, emotional resilience training — and tuition fees that rival college

Politics

3 w. ago Shocking moment stranger attacks woman's car in Birmingham street 'for the fun of it'

Video footage revealed how a stranger pulled, kicked and yanked the wing mirror off the Kia Venga as it was parked up on Tennant Street in Birmingham city centre

Events