Parenting

Annabel Fenwick Elliott and son Jasper in Mauritius.

Watch: Woman leaves UK so she can afford to be a stay-at-home mum

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.

Watch: New mum had to save £15.5k to afford to have a baby

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11, died after he was found unresponsive at a friend's home in Greenset Close, Lancaster in March (Picture inset: Family handout)

'Chroming' trend believed to have killed 11-year-old boy explained

Group of young children holding smartphones. Photo: Seventyfour - stock.adobe.com

What is a Gen Alpha and how to tell who is one

Lucy Parker and her daughters.

Watch: Mum says not seeing her kids everyday makes her a better parent

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Parents and children often have different motivations for getting a phone, digital safety expert Emma Robertson says (Image: National World/Supplied/Adobe Stock)

Six questions for parents before buying their child's first phone

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

The Everyday Vest has black and nude options for and men and women

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

Jay Whitfield, 37, with her seven-year-old son.

Watch: Mum says her kids spend up to 10 hours a day on screens

Super Mario computer game characters like Mario, pictured, feature in new Aldi deals

First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

Extra gaming products from Nintendo’s Super Mario, Pokémon and Sonic The Hedgehog will be at Aldi and here’s a preview of its Specialbuys and when to get them.

Alison Brinkworth

(Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

What are the financial rights for cohabiting couples after a breakup?

Aldi Specialbuys event for Back to Nursery and Toddler Bedroom

Aldi toddler event: Back to nursery and toddler bedroom bargains

Eco-friendly subscriptions including Smol, Who Gives A Crap, Purdy & Figg and Wild

Mum's easy eco switches as 'greenagers' want planet-friendly homes

Aldi has launched new Olympic themed Team GB Specialbuys

Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

From leading by example to diversifying your reading material, there are plenty of ways parents can encourage their kids to read more (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

An expert's tips to keep your kids reading over the summer holidays

Aldi has a Specialbuys Matchstick Monkey offer among new baby and toddler bargains

First look as Aldi adds baby and toddler Specialbuys for mums

A baby sleeping bag is among the bargains on offer

Top deals new mums won't want to miss on Amazon Prime Day

Kevin the Carrot characters, pictured, aren’t the only sought-after toys at Aldi

Aldi's new iconic toy offer that's not Kevin the Carrot but more retro

Aldi is offering beach product deals as families prepare for Summer holidays like in Cornwall, pictured

Aldi beach Specialbuys just made Summer holiday shopping even cheaper

Aldi, pictured, is selling products for babies in its next specialbuys offer

Mums on alert for Aldi's new specialbuys on baby products from 79p

Find out what some of the most popular internet slang words/ phrases in 2024 actually mean - and what your kids are actually saying

Internet slang your kids might use and meanings - explained

Parents are stricter following the dangers of the digital world

Ruth Clayton with her daughter Rose and baby granddaughter Cora.

Woman who gave birth aged 15 is now one of UK’s youngest grans at 33

Eight in 10 parents have missed out on a day trip with their babies – simply because of how complicated it was to get out of the house.

Many parents don't always feel prepared for trips with their babies

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first child with partner Erin Darke

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe becomes a dad

A new ‘glass child’ trend is circulating Tiktok - here’s what it means

What is the TikTok Glass Child trend?

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend

The Curse at Alton Manor is due to open at Alton Towers this weekend

Chelsie Sewell

Happy healthy kids are parents' priority

“It is not extravagant experiences that provide children with happiness"

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

Lynda Moyo is one of the guests on this episode of Alone Together

The reality of parenting during the pandemic - Alone Together podcast