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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has a plan to get parents back to work, but it won't work, writes Lauren Abbott.

If we were outraged when Thatcher abolished free milk surely Sadiq Khan's plan to give pupils free school meals is right, asks Lauren Abbott.

Prime Energy, containing very high levels of caffeine, is coming to shops in the UK so what does the law say about who will be able to buy it?

Home teaching gave teenagers the impression their learning could take a back seat, now they've developed an attitude to match, writes Lauren Abbott.

Baby names which have remained consistently popular with new parents throughout the last century have been revealed.

It's a question many parents may be asking themselves during the school holidays but what's the official advice?

The future Queen is leading a glitzy baby photo campaign to help give children a better start in life, but she's ignoring an ugly reality.

Letting parents on the school run drive in available bus lanes would help cut congestion on the roads and save time suggests a new campaign.

While Noah and Olivia were among the most popular baby names in 2022 which monikers were not chosen by any parents at all last year?

Games at Christmas are as traditional as turkey, festive films and giving gifts but which ones are the best to play?

Columnist Lauren Abbott says Christmas Eve boxes are just another way of making parents spend money and are unnecessary.

Homes across the nation have been invaded by a contingent of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

From restaurants to supermarket cafes - here's everywhere the kids can eat for free, or just £1, during October half term.

The most popular baby names in England and Wales have been released and for the first time in eight years the most chosen boys' name has changed.

It's a question many parents may be asking themselves during the school holidays but what's the official advice?

Swap your National Lottery ticket for money off a family day out and enjoy a fantastic outing this Mother's Day weekend.

The Duchess of Cambridge has donned a comfy sweater to record a bedtime story reading for CBeebies.

The National Lottery Days Out scheme is back and is offering discounted days out just in time for February's half term.

Parents need balance and time to protect their own mental health after two difficult years say those behind the UK's first Parent Mental Health Day.

As Olivia and Oliver are named the most popular names for 2020, analysis of baby name data since 2001 paints a different regional picture.