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Pregnancy

Jenna Coleman is pregnant with her first child

The Victoria and Doctor Who actress showed off her baby bump yesterday amid marriage speculation with partner, Jamie Childs

Pregnancy

Top baby names inspired by soap stars

Whether you’re an EastEnders, Coronation Street or Hollyoaks fan, there's plenty of baby names inspiration to be had

Pregnancy

Pregnant mum asks 'was I in the wrong' to park in parent and child space?

The mum of two was confronted by another shopper despite being nine months pregnant

Pregnancy

'I'm a baby naming expert – these are the names I predict will be huge this summer'

From birth stones to nature, the summer months of June, July and August are filled with baby name inspiration

Pregnancy

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women after 8 babies die from preventable bacterial infection

Mums-to-be are being encouraged to protect themselves and their unborn babies against whooping cough, following the death of eight babies in the UK

Baby

Emily Atack gives birth to first child – 'All my dreams have come true'

The actress and comedian announced her baby news on Instagram, sharing a sweet snap and revealing her baby's name and gender

Baby

Joe Wicks and wife, Rosie, welcome fourth baby, posting adorable family snaps

The dad posted the baby announcement on Instagram after his wife gave birth on Monday

Baby

Mums are using 'The Taylor Swift Method' to get their babies to sleep and it 'works a treat'

The pop superstar is helping sleep-deprived mums all over the world

Baby

‘I’m an outdoors expert – here’s how to baby-proof your garden this summer’

These quick steps from outdoors expert Sian Lewis will help make your outdoor space family-friendly, fast

Baby

3 ways to boost your baby’s mental health, according to an expert

It’s Infant Mental Health Week from 10-16 June, shining a light on babies wellbeing. Here’s what you need to know about your baby’s mental health and how you can support them as they grow

Preschool

‘My son’s speech improved when we ditched the dummy’

Mum of two Louisa Sherlock agrees with comments made by Vogue Williams this week about how a dummy delayed her son's speech

Preschool

Vogue Willliams sparks dummy debate as her two-year-old’s speech has 'come on so much' since ditching pacifier

TV presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams seeks help from Instagram followers on issues with toddler son's pacifier habit and surprise boost it's had on his speech

Preschool

Childcare in England is 'failing', say campaigners – pushing women out of work

Campaigners say the UK's childcare system is falling behind the rest of the world – despite being among the most expensive

Preschool

Ask Dani: ‘Hate being called a “stay at home mum"'

Love your kids but don’t like playing with them? Got a partner who refuses to wear deodorant!? Fed up of being labelled by other mums? Our resident agony aunt Dani Dyer is here to help

Preschool

Safety expert lists the 3 toys he'd never buy his kids – due to hidden dangers

An injury lawyer has issued a warning over which toys parents should never buy

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Expert advice about the 'deadliest' foods for under-fives – and how to react to choking incidents

New figures have been published revealing the number of children who died as a result of choking – with boys being more at risk than girls

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Say ‘thank you teacher’ with the perfect gift that lets THEM choose

Here’s why an M&S Gift Card is the perfect way to thank your child’s teacher or nursery worker at the end of term

Primary

Leaving children home alone this summer – what's the law?

The NSPCC issue advice on whether children should be left home alone

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Why lithium coin batteries are so dangerous – and how to keep your child safe

Lithium coin batteries – also known as button batteries – can cause a ‘harmful chemical reaction in as little as two hours’, according to Duracell

Primary

Curbing screen time a losing battle? Here's what actually helps and what doesn't

Certain tactics can successfully limit the amount of time teenagers spend on screens while avoiding meltdowns, according to a new study

Secondary

'I'm a mental health expert, here's why teens are in crisis right now'

TV's Dr Dawn Harper reveals the warning signs parents need to be aware of, and how you can help your teen with their mental health

Secondary

How to get your teen to spend LESS time on their phone, according to a digital detox expert

Tanya Goodin – author of ‘The Teenage Guide to Digital Wellbeing’ – shares her advice for weaning your teen off their phone

Secondary

The signs your teen is struggling during exam season – and how to help them

With teens across the country sitting their GCSEs and A-Levels this week, exam season is officially underway. But the pressure is all too real for young people, writes Lara Kilner

Secondary

‘Ghost children’ warning as thousands of children ‘give up on school’

Record numbers of children are missing most of their education, according to new research

Secondary

What is sextortion? What are the warning signs and what should parents do if they're worried?

Experts offer parents advice on how to deal with sextortion and protect your children

Cost of living

5 tips to save £100s on eating out with the family – from a money expert

Going out to eat is a luxury, but it doesn’t have to be an expensive luxury. Netmums money saving columnist Jordon Cox has tips to reduce the cost of meals at Bill's, Burger King, Nando's and more

Cost of living

Thousands of parents can apply for new £150 school uniform grant

But those eligible should hurry – applications for the cash help close tomorrow (20 June)

Cost of living

Families to get £200 cost of living payments in their accounts

The DWP has allocated £2.7 million to help struggling families with support payments as the cost of living crisis continues

Cost of living

How families can get a free 3-month Disney+ subscription from Tesco

Want Disney+ but can't stretch to the monthly charge? Then Tesco customers can take advantage of a verrrrry exciting deal

Cost of living

Low-income parents to be given £75 to cover cost of food over school holidays

Families whose children are eligible for free school meals could be given extra money over the six-week break

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Tesco has 25% off clothing and shoppers can get this stylist-approved dress for £16

Zara launches £45 dupe for Ugg's sellout 'sandals of the summer'

Aldi launches summer travel range including £15 holiday holdall bag

Dunelm's 'absolutely stunning' duvet set is reduced to just £5 in summer sale

Asda launches back to school range – and prices start from just £2