What I find most interesting, is the name that’s given to women like me: ‘Solo mother by choice’. It’s as close to a description that I...

Parenting, like all aspects of life, evolves with cultural, technological, and societal shifts. Parenting, like all aspects of life,...

A BBC investigation reveals alarming concerns over the use of restraint and seclusion in some UK children's mental health hospitals. Families share distressing accounts of their children being held down or isolated for extended periods, raising serious questions about the care and oversight in these facilities. The article explores the impact on young patients and calls for urgent reforms in mental health care practices.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have a welcomed a surprise new baby girl. Mrs Johnson, 37, revealed her fourth child with the Tory politician, 60 - and his ninth - is called Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson who was born on May 21. In an adorable Instagram post on Saturday, the Johnsons enjoyed pizza to celebrate the birth of their daughter at University College London Hospital.

A Committee Debate That Struck at the Core of Government Overreach Yesterday in the House of Lords, the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools...

A BBC investigation uncovers troubling practices in UK children’s mental health hospitals, where young patients are being subjected to restraint and seclusion. Families speak out about the emotional and physical toll on their children, prompting renewed scrutiny of care standards and urgent calls for reform in how vulnerable young people are treated in psychiatric settings.

House of Lords - Lord Carter Condemns 'One-Size-Fits-All' Approach in Schools Bill

Trust parents and teachers over the ideological meddling of the Labour party

Every parent wants their children to progress

On 18th May, home educating families, teachers, SEN families and many others will be gathering as one united voice to stand against the government's proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Please, yell at my kids! Five lessons I’ve learned about good parenting from around the world

Dr Susan MacDougall says schools and universities are to blame for the excessive use of digital platforms these days I am a parent of two and I teach at a university.

In 1974, experts Brian and Sonia Jackson warned that babies were being treated as passive objects, lacking care and stimulation. Their call for more responsive parenting still resonates today.

Mamas Bristol began as a small Facebook group and has grown into a lifeline for over 38,000 families. Run entirely by volunteers, the group offers low-cost essentials, eco-friendly initiatives, and support for those facing domestic abuse—all within a welcoming, non-judgmental space that champions community care.

Blossom and Bloom, a mother and baby charity in Rhyl, Denbighshire, will close on 30 May after losing funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Founded in 2020, the organization has supported over 700 families, offering essential services like social hubs, training, and emotional support. Founder Vicky Welsman-Millard expressed concern over the closure's impact on community mental health, as many mothers credit the charity with transforming their lives

Two young children sitting together on a mustard-colored couch, reading a colorful picture book. One child wears a striped shirt and grey...

Outburst comes after anti-racism campaigners disrupt event in South Yorkshire and are escorted out

Amanda Spielman says outlined changes ‘put unions and union members ahead of children’

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's family photo album with 'magic' baby Palma - aged 2 months

As the UK's Online Safety Act nears enforcement, concerns grow about whether current proposals truly protect children online. While Ofcom's upcoming regulations target illegal harms and call for robust age-checks, critics argue they fall short of ensuring safety by design. This article explores the tensions between regulation and education, the limitations of current oversight, and why stronger action is needed to safeguard children in an increasingly algorithm-driven digital