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One in 10 parents say they are raising children without any support
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (401+ words) Modern parenting can feel lonely. Many UK parents say modern family life is becoming more isolated and unsupported More than one in 10 UK parents say they have no one to rely on for help with raising their children, despite most…...
Gen z and millennial parents ditch outdated habits for safer modern parenting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (394+ words) A survey of 2, 000 parents with children under 18 reveals a major shift in attitudes, with many determined not to repeat behaviours they experienced growing up. Smoking around babies was identified as the most unacceptable habit, with 45% saying their parents did this,…...
Online safety should be a basic life skill for children, parents told
2+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) Parents are being urged to treat online privacy as a core life skill for children "- something as natural as teaching them to cross the road. Online safety should be a basic life skill for children The call comes from the…...
Gavin Rossdale: Co-parenting with Gwen Stefani is like a 'two-lane highway"
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (391+ words) Gavin Rossdale has compared his co-parenting relationship with Gwen Stefani to a "two-lane highway" that doesn't merge. Gavin Rossdale has three sons with Gwen Stefani The Bush rocker has sons Kingston, 19, Zuma, 17, and Apollo, 12, with his ex-wife and explained they…...
Government gives parents practical guidance to tackle toddlers' screen use
3+ week, 5+ day ago (326+ words) Parents of young children now have clear, evidence-backed advice on managing screen use. New guidance helps parents manage toddlers" screen time and promote healthy development After hearing from thousands of families, the government has introduced practical guidance to help parents…...
Dec Donnelly reveals one parenting regret as he and Ant Mc Partlin get real about being older dads
3+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) Dec Donnelly wishes he'd become a father "earlier" in life. Ant and Dec open up on fatherhood The 50-year-old star has children Isla, seven, and Jack, three, with his wife Ali Astall, 47, and he described fatherhood as "the best thing…...
Parenting programmes can improve family wellbeing
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (232+ words) Community-based support for parents can lead to better mental health, stronger relationships and improved outcomes for children. A five-year study led by researchers at University College London found these programmes may be particularly effective for families from diverse and disadvantaged…...
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman backtrack on major rule for son Eric
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (475+ words) Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman have let their son Eric have his own phone under strict conditions. Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's parenting rules The media mogul and his wife have backtracked on their phone ban for the 12-year-old boy…...
CBeebies Parenting champions play in daily family routine
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) CBeebies Parenting is encouraging families to bring more play into everyday routines. Healthy playtime ideas make everyday moments fun and educational for children As many parents struggle to find time for meaningful play, the platform provides simple tips and practical…...
No questions asked! a paediatrician's rule for smooth parenting
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Parents don't need to ask everything. No questions approach helps children of all ages follow routines smoothly Raising children from toddlers to teens can be challenging, with parents often unsure how to get routines, homework, and daily habits to run…...