‘Thank you for adopting me’, words one mum will never forget

With Mother’s Day approaching, one of Barnardo’s adoptive mums has shared her inspiring story in the hopes of encouraging other families to welcome a vulnerable child into their lives.

Louisa, 47, from Birmingham, works in a school and … Read More

‘Thumper’, ‘Pickle’ and ‘Squishy’ are among the most common nicknames parents-to-be give to their baby bump

‘Thumper’, ‘Pickle’ and ‘Squishy’ are among the most common nicknames parents-to-be give to their baby bump, a study has found.

A poll of 1,500 mums and dads revealed nine in 10 used an alternative name for their baby … Read More

Couple set to celebrate their 75th Valentine’s Day together as a married couple – at the age of 95

Devoted James and Cecelia Marsh are set to celebrate their 75th Valentine’s Day together as a married couple – at the age of 95.

The lovebirds were first introduced as teens by Cecelia’s youngest brother Bill, who befriended … Read More

‘Poonami’, ‘freezer tapas’ and ‘niplash’ are among funniest phrases used by modern parents

‘Poonami’, ‘freezer tapas’ and ‘niplash’ are among the funniest phrases most used by modern parents, according to a survey.

The baffling words have been coined to help mums and dads cope with raising kids, with 84 per cent … Read More

Study finds more than a quarter of kids don’t have a role model

More than a quarter of kids don’t have a role model, according to study.

Researchers who polled 1,000 children aged 10 to 16 found many have NO ONE they look up to.

And rather than turning … Read More

These are the most cringeworthy things kids have said to embarrass their parents

“My mummy likes wine”, “this food is disgusting” and “you have no hair” are among the cringeworthy things kids have said to embarrass their parents, it has emerged.

A study of 2,000 mums and dads shows 52 per … Read More

These are the family feuds you are most likely to have this Christmas

Millions of families will be feuding this Christmas – over what to watch on the TV, it has emerged.

A study of 2,000 families revealed tempers are most likely to run high over which TV special or film … Read More

This is the formula for the perfect Christmas

Five Christmas movies, four inches of snow and three pigs in blankets have been revealed as the formula for the perfect Christmas.

A survey of 2,000 adults delved into the nation’s would-be perfect Christmas day and discovered Brits … Read More

4 tips to help your child with their homework

We all have busy lives. Whether it’s our jobs, out of work commitments, or just staying on top of the chores at home, it can often feel like there isn’t enough time for the little things, like helping the kids … Read More

These are the things Brits LOVE about the winter

Cosy nights by the fire, crisp mornings and not feeling guilty about staying in have emerged among a list of things Brits LOVE about winter, a study found.

Research revealed a large percentage of us also can’t wait … Read More