Parenting and family news, picked by parents

A genetic test could enable people to discover the exact origins of their family to within a few miles, researchers claim. More...

Why I have 3 of the best sisters around, despite not being directly related More...

The modern family can change and grow in ways we don’t always know how to plan for. If you're thinking of introducing a new partner to your children, we've got some helpful tips on how to handle the change, making the whole process a bit easier for everyone. More...

What does a young child understand about death? We look at the reactions they may have to the death of someone close, and offer some tips on how to support them and help them understand. More...

Gone are the days when children were seen and not heard; these days children are frequently seen and heard all too vociferously. More...

Peter Preston: It was a scary moment, in between the ghost train and the Zipper Dipper – and then it went online More...

Grown-ups are increasingly calling on their own parents to look after their children, including during trips abroad, leading to a rise in 'three-generational' summer holidays. More...

Beautiful piece from yesterday's Guardian re the importance of preserving family memories... When Stuart Jeffries went through a box of faded holiday snaps they evoked precious memories – and an almost unbearable nostalgia More...

Joyce Campbell, NLP trainer, success coach and author of How To Get Off Your Backside And Live Your Life, has put together some common scenarios, and ideas for dealing with them without resorting to knocking back the cooking sherry in the kitchen before midday! More...

When it comes to modern child rearing, the path is fraught for grandparents who are used to different baby rules. More...