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Child Benefit payments could stop this summer – here’s what parents need to do

Bugaboo issues urgent safety notice over product falling hazard

‘They haven’t banned me yet!’ – Olympic legend leaves the other mums in the dust at son's sports day

Universal Credit payments are going up – but many parents won’t see the rise until May

Thousands of products seized in UK crackdown on illegal American candy

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1 in 3 pregnant women get anaemia – but a new trial hopes early iron can stop it

MPs call for return to outdoor play in England as experts warn childhood is 'shrinking'

The hidden cost of parenting in 2025: New data shows families are cutting back on food, fuel and fun

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School and family

Primary school offer day 2025: What to do if your child didn’t get their first choice

What is Labubu? Meet the cute-but-creepy trending collectable toy monster

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Why saying “be careful” might actually be making your child less safe

Is your teen ready to babysit? How to tell – and how to help them feel confident and safe

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Should your child talk to a chatbot? Experts warn AI mental health apps may do more harm than good

Are “smart months” real? Here's what the science says about when your baby’s born

Thousands of parents fined for not strapping children in cars – and it’s set to spike this spring

Lullaby Trust endorses Angelcare baby monitor in landmark move to support bereaved families

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Let your baby nap near the washing machine, expert says

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New dads need better job protection, says MP pushing for workplace rights reform

Teachers warn of autumn strikes over 'unacceptable' pay offer

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Where kids can eat free or for £1 this Easter bank holiday

Entries now open for the MadeForMums Tech Awards 2025!

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK family budgets? Here’s how they could affect you

Shocking footage of autistic boy restrained in 'calming room' sparks national concern

Universal theme park coming to Bedford – here’s what families can expect

Baby Care and Safety

UK “lags behind” in car seat safety – campaigners call for urgent change

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Pregnancy and diabetes: new study links mum’s blood sugar to ADHD and autism risk in kids

‘Little miracle’ baby born after UK’s first successful womb transplant

New online hub launches to support families waiting for neurodiversity assessments

Tony’s Chocolonely Easter eggs urgently recalled over metal fragment fears

Young children should avoid drinks with artificial sweeteners, say UK health experts