Parenting and family news, picked by parents

Inquisitive Tayjha Brown climbed onto the sofa before clambering onto a windowsill and falling 30 feet head-first into the garden below. More...

A lady from BBC Worldwide contacted me last week and asked if I'd like to review the Kerwhizz Magazine, Erin ... More...

we're vegetarian. not sure the kids approve... More...

Sometimes even when you are sleep deprived you need to learn to cherish those moments and memories. More...

Sometimes we search so hard for the best toy or the best activity when all kids need are the simple things in life to be happy and entertained. More...

Giving kids chocolate every once in a while is okay. Right????? More...

Kids' joy is pure joy. Something we can all learn from. More...

My panicked moments when my daughter had convulsions. More...

Kids need active and imaginative playtime. There is no end to simple things that can amuse and entertain them for hours. More...

Parents urged to comment on early years foundation stage: there are questions on the response form thinking about your children aged between birth and 5 and what their early years settings do to help them learn, develop and to keep them safe. Have your say! More...

Speech, language and communication in children in general is facing a major decline... the super market experience shows an insight into why and its not good! More...

Number 10 stamped on the suggestion despite health minister Ann Milton saying the scheme for under-fives was too expensive and there was no evidence it benefited children... www.twitter.com/wokingtheatre More...

The second of my two part blog on the ups and downs of being a WAHM. This blog focuses on all the best bits and hopefully should give you a good giggle to boot! More...

Most parents would balk at the idea of toddlers in high heels, but what about sandals or trainers? Some experts now believe that all shoes are best avoided in childhood, says Sam Murphy More...

Little ASOS and its designer childrenswear brands are being dropped later this year, according to reports More...

Transform pebbles in to story stones and let your children have fun whilst developing their imagination and language More...

Find out how you can get your child's nursery involved to support The Children's Trust, and enter their great referral prize draw. They also want as many bloggers to cover the event and sign-up competition as possible. More...

Does nursery daycare harm children? Is there an alternative? Should mothers stay at home? For decades, these questions have panicked parents. In a special investigation, Amelia Gentleman examines the More...

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The very best Halloween picture books, recommended by you. More...

Young children are starting nursery school unable to speak and listen properly because of continuous noise and poor conversation at home, an Ofsted report has found. More...

Four million children are wearing the wrong-size shoes, according to new research. Why? More...

Find out The Little Green Paintbox which sells eco-friendly crafting materials online. Also, there's a chance to win a bag of 8 crayon rocks. More...

Hundreds of youngsters are being treated in hospital for anorexia and bulimia every year thanks to the pressures to conform to certain types of body image. More...

Santa is a big deal around here. Very big deal. More...

A child with self-confidence does not hesitate to try new things, make friends and has stronger ties with you and others More...

A child with self-confidence does not hesitate to try new things, make friends and has stronger ties with you and others More...