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Parents are biggest providers of alcohol to their kids
Drinkaware launches Mumtank panel of experts to provide parents with advice and information on kids and alcohol.
Drinkaware launches Mumtank panel of experts to provide parents with advice and information on kids and alcohol.
Auto-fines to be imposed for truancy, says Govt
Govt advisor proposes parking-style fines for parents whose kids are persistent truants.
Govt advisor proposes parking-style fines for parents whose kids are persistent truants.
HMRC clamps down on taxes from nannies
HMRC clamping down on nanny employers may cause more to go underground, says Nannytax.
HMRC clamping down on nanny employers may cause more to go underground, says Nannytax.
Mother "proved right" after council lost case
Wigin Borough Council was "wrong" to lock an autistic boy in a padded room more than six times a day.
Wigin Borough Council was "wrong" to lock an autistic boy in a padded room more than six times a day.
Ice Age Live tickets now on sale
Combining dance, acrobatics, flying and skating, the show will take on a jaw-dropping adventure.
Combining dance, acrobatics, flying and skating, the show will take on a jaw-dropping adventure.
Cameron has doubts over Child Benefit cuts
Stopping benefit based on earning limit will reward couples and penalise single families.
Stopping benefit based on earning limit will reward couples and penalise single families.
Sunderland considers £50 truancy spot fine
Sunderland City Council is considering on-the-spot fines for parents who let wayward children skip school.
Sunderland City Council is considering on-the-spot fines for parents who let wayward children skip school.
Unmarried couples
The Law Commission says unmarried couples should be able to inherit from each other without a will.
The Law Commission says unmarried couples should be able to inherit from each other without a will.
Brits risk lives with basic electrical blunders
New research shows dangers of electricity gravely underestimated in the UK.
New research shows dangers of electricity gravely underestimated in the UK.
Take a fresh look at baby food, urges Annabel Karmel
Annabel recently surveyed parents about attitudes to commercially available baby food and discovered that most parents are finding it hard to swallow.
Annabel recently surveyed parents about attitudes to commercially available baby food and discovered that most parents are finding it hard to swallow.
Riot-torn Britain needs
American combat trainer says too much soft touch parenting is bad for Britain.
American combat trainer says too much soft touch parenting is bad for Britain.
Chicken pox lollies - popular but illegal
US authorities are warning American parents against chicken pox-infected lollies, saying it's illegal to receive them in the post.
US authorities are warning American parents against chicken pox-infected lollies, saying it's illegal to receive them in the post.
Protect your hearing on Bonfire Night
Deafness charity urges parents to take precautions with kids' ears.
Deafness charity urges parents to take precautions with kids' ears.
Adolf Hitler is taken into care
Couple who named their son Adolf Hitler showed "sufficient evidence of neglect".
Couple who named their son Adolf Hitler showed "sufficient evidence of neglect".
Cameron launches website to protect children
Measures will reduce exposure of adult imagery to children.
Measures will reduce exposure of adult imagery to children.
New pharmacy service will cut medicine waste
Pharmacies will make sure patients are not costing NHS millions by wasting their medicine.
Pharmacies will make sure patients are not costing NHS millions by wasting their medicine.
School unearths century-old ‘Secret Garden’
A Sussex school has discovered a secret Victorian garden - exactly 100 years after literary classic The Secret Garden was published.
A Sussex school has discovered a secret Victorian garden - exactly 100 years after literary classic The Secret Garden was published.
Ferrari driver can't pay child support
A report by the Department for Work and Pensions reveals the excuses people give for not paying child maintenance.
A report by the Department for Work and Pensions reveals the excuses people give for not paying child maintenance.
The working supermum myth is "destructive"
High expectations of mothers lead to depression, says top psychotherapist.
High expectations of mothers lead to depression, says top psychotherapist.
British athletes back milk campaign
Denise Lewis fronts team of athletes who are promoting Make Mine Milk campaign.
Denise Lewis fronts team of athletes who are promoting Make Mine Milk campaign.
Weight loss CEO slams kids' weight loss book
All About Weight says Maggie Goes On A Diet promotes "body dissatisfaction among a highly vulnerable age group".
All About Weight says Maggie Goes On A Diet promotes "body dissatisfaction among a highly vulnerable age group".
Kids rescued after decade of abuse
Social services in Cheshire has come under heavy criticism after three adopted children had to be rescued from abusive parents after ten years.
Social services in Cheshire has come under heavy criticism after three adopted children had to be rescued from abusive parents after ten years.
5% pay increase needed by parents
Joseph Rowntree Foundation survey says cost of family living requires a steep rise in income.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation survey says cost of family living requires a steep rise in income.
SATs test changes recommended
Creative writing tests should not be included in SATs for primary school pupils, says Lord Bew who is leading a review of the controversial testing system.
Creative writing tests should not be included in SATs for primary school pupils, says Lord Bew who is leading a review of the controversial testing system.
British shops pledge to ban sexy kids' clothes
Top shops in the UK have signed up to a promise not to sell sexy adult-style clothing to young children.
Top shops in the UK have signed up to a promise not to sell sexy adult-style clothing to young children.
David Cameron vs Rihanna
David Cameron has asked a review body to look for ways to protect children from adult imagery, as Rihanna's video comes into the firing line.
David Cameron has asked a review body to look for ways to protect children from adult imagery, as Rihanna's video comes into the firing line.
Parents urged to spy on kids online
Scottish police say with so much socialising online, parents should keep a closer eye on what they do.
Scottish police say with so much socialising online, parents should keep a closer eye on what they do.
Appeal judge says Baby P boss was unfairly sacked
Sharon Shoesmith could be in line for a major cash payout after her 2008 sacking by Ed Balls.
Sharon Shoesmith could be in line for a major cash payout after her 2008 sacking by Ed Balls.
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