4+ hour, 44+ min ago   (440+ words) Fathers who take sole responsibility for caring for their baby during parental leave are more likely to remain actively involved in parenting years later, according to new UK research. Solo parental leave helps fathers remain active parents long after returning…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago   (446+ words) Josh Widdicombe alleges he was "whacked" in the back by an angry man mid-flight after the star put his shoe on the passenger's chair while waiting for the toilet. Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe The 43-year-old comedian innocently put…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (554+ words) Jennifer Garner has praised her former husband Ben Affleck’s parenting skills. Jennifer, best known for starring in Alias, 13 Going on 30, Juno and Dallas Buyers Club, made the comments during an interview with Entertainment Weekly while discussing the demands of raising…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (411+ words) Children with a parent in prison will be identified sooner and connected to support services under a new government pilot aimed at improving their mental health, education and wellbeing. New pilot will identify children with a parent in prison and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (435+ words) Katie Price "never knew" how much her children suffered during her breakdown. Katie Price has opened up about her parenting Junior, 20, and Princess, 19, opened up about their troubled childhoods in new Sky documentary Katie Price: Nothing to Hide revealing they…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (447+ words) Parents naturally want to give their children the best they can afford, but some experts and families believe constantly providing every comfort can make it harder for children to appreciate what they have. Teaching children to appreciate life's comforts can…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (364+ words) A mother has criticised her daughter's school after the 15-year-old was sent home during the heatwave for not wearing tights, causing her to miss a mock exam. A school uniform dispute during hot weather has sparked concerns over pupil wellbeing…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (339+ words) Poor school attendance among disadvantaged children may be driven as much by family culture and routines as by economic hardship, according to an education expert responding to new research into absenteeism. Family routines and attitudes can have a lasting impact…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (435+ words) The pressure on mothers to "have it all" has never felt more intense. From bouncing back after birth to balancing careers, relationships and family life, many women feel they are expected to do everything, and do it perfectly. Emma Bord's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (336+ words) More fathers are having conversations with their teenagers about sex and relationships, but many still feel unprepared for the role. Open communication between fathers and teens can support healthier outcomes Research suggests there has been a significant generational shift in…...