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

Schools Bill Risks Serious Constitutional and Human Rights Crisis

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

The fight for our children's future: Stopping government intrusion into our homes For generations, parents in the UK have had the fundamental right to raise and educate their children in a way that aligns with their values, beliefs, and unique needs. However, this basic right is now under threat like never before.

Parents rally against The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending home education and parental rights

When parenting becomes overwhelming and exhausting beyond recovery, it’s more than just tiredness—it’s parental burnout. Through honest stories and global research, this article explores what burnout looks like, why it happens, and why naming it is the first step toward healing.

The UK’s latest government-commissioned guide on children’s social care highlights the strong impact of parenting support on families facing adversity. It shows that well-implemented interventions for parents of children aged 0–10 can improve child behavior, enhance parenting practices, and reduce parental stress. With councils under financial pressure, the evidence-backed recommendations aim to help allocate resources wisely, especially as the sector moves toward a new famil

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

Struggling with the pressures of parenting? The experts share why parenting is so hard right now and their tips on how to cope

A growing debate questions whether encouraging children to believe in Santa Claus is harmless fun or a form of manipulation. New research suggests the “Santa lie” may breach trust, yet many parents – and experts – say it’s a cherished part of childhood. While some children feel betrayed upon learning the truth, studies show most look back fondly and plan to continue the tradition. The real concern, researchers argue, is missing the moment when kids begin to question the myth.

Adoptive parents from West Yorkshire share how adoption changed their lives, despite the challenges. With a nationwide shortage of adopters, families like Mike and Lisa urge others to explore adoption, highlighting the strong support networks now available. The need is growing, and the impact can last a lifetime.

New motherhood can be a deeply isolating experience, even in the most supported environments. In this reflective piece, Lucy Jones explores how societal structures, cultural expectations, and the pressures of “intensive mothering” contribute to widespread loneliness among new mothers—and why redefining care, connection, and community is urgently needed.

For 15 years, Christine Carrig has worked with hundreds of preschool and kindergarten children at the Montessori school she founded in Brooklyn. She has celebrated milestones with their families, and she has supported them as they navigate big transitions and big feelings. Over that time, the typical developmental hurdles her students face haven’t really changed.

A bill designed to "raise education standards" in England has been dropped, the education secretary has said.

Schools Week report SCHOOLS BILL is about to be axed/scrapped and re promoted next year.

As strict parenting takes a backseat, a gentler, more flexible approach—jellyfish parenting—is making waves. But is softness the answer, or just a new label?