Applications for 15 hours of free childcare a week for eligible working parents of nine-month-olds will open on May 12, ahead of the rollout in September

Advice from a dietician on fasting this year.

Keep an eye on your kid’s screen time activity with Google Family Link

Vitamin D can be a common nutrient of concern for many kids. It is hard to get enough of through the diet, and sunscreen can block the absorption from the sun. Our dietitian goes through what to consider before supplementing vitamin D and what options we recommend.

Letter: Research has shown that having more elaborate conversations with infant children could lead to more detailed accounts of personal memories later in life, writes Jonathon O’Brien

Vitamin supplement needs for kids can depend on many factors. In general, a multivitamin can help cover most kids’ needs to cover any gaps in their diet, but they are not always necessary. Learn more how vitamin supplements can best fit into a child’s routine and who may most benefit from a supplement.

A MUM has issued an urgent warning over the “tap out” TikTok challenge after she spotted kids playing the “game” in a playground. Katy Spence, from Boston, Lincolnshire, is …

It’s easy to see why it’s known as “flat head”.

Founder of Koru Kids, Rachel Carrell, reveals the company are suspending their childminding support service amid continuing strife for the sector.

Grace Willis, 43, found feeding her children ‘stressful’ as soon as they were born because they were premature

Do yourself a favour and move that mirror.

A new study that says breastfeeding is correlated with higher test scores is the latest example of the limitations of this kind of research.

Eight, 11 or 13? Why scientists can’t find an “right age” to give kids smartphones

What sunscreen to use, how to apply it, how much to use and what age to start

Get your children into gardening with these easy-to-grow veg and salad options. By Hannah Stephenson.

Boots have issued an urgent recall over one of their products, with concerns it contains soya and no disclosure on the packaging

The topic of supplements for autistic kids can be confusing. Our nutritionist breaks down which supplements are most helpful and shares quality, research-backed recommendations for each supplement consideration.

Mother&Baby roundup vegan snacks for kids. This buyer’s guide includes Kiddlylicious, Organix, Nakd and many more.

Preventing toddlers from napping can be harmful to their learning and memory storage, an expert has suggested.

Researchers say infants born in the lower 25th percentile in birth weight face higher risks of childhood development issues

Researchers at Cambridge University found that children who played together from a very young age had better mental health four years later

A new study reported an alarming increase in kids’ battery-related emergency room visits from 2010 to 2019.

Soothe rashes with our edit of the best bum-shielding products

GROWING up, we begged our parents to stay up past our bedtime. But you may be surprised to find out when a child’s bedtime should be. According to a chart shared by a teacher at Wilson Elemen?

BREASTFEEDING is no simple task, no matter how natural it is. You’ll need all the advice you can get before your little one starts latching on. After all, it’s going to be your ?

The company’s new predictive sleep tech could also help parents plan their own rest windows..

The British Dental Association is calling on government ministers to “ensure sugar becomes the new tobacco, especially when it comes to our youngest patients”.

Ingested batteries can cause almost immediate damage to the gullet and also sometimes to the airway – and a new public health campaign has been launched to warn parents of the possibly life-threatening dangers.

I knew I wanted to do it in a safe way that respected her body and her right to have control over the process.

Aldi said it has discontinued the packs of 64 Mamia baby wipes – which contained plastic, and is instead selling 60 packs of biodegradable wipes

Kids are hard on swimsuits, which is part of why fast fashion isn’t the best choice when it comes to buying swimwear for children.

Kids are using the video app before they start school – and this is the impact.

A pregnant woman took to Reddit for advice after finding out her mother-in-law had picked out a baby name for her unborn child ? and many offered words of support

The 21-month-old girl was in pain, ran up a 39°C fever and struggled to eat or drink for weeks.

Experts have predicted what the top 20 girls and boys names will be for babies born in 2022

One Mumsnet user, who claims to have worked in a passport office, has shared a few of the worst baby names she’s ever heard. This sparked a debate, with many others sharing the ‘worst’ they’d heard of

‘My advice to parents and carers is to create the culture before the crisis,’ says Dame Rachel de Souza

THESE extremely rare identical triplets are getting ready to ­celebrate their first Christmas. Colby, Odyn and Rico were born nine months ago – so mum Megan Smyth, 32, and dad Clayton, 42, are prep?

Travel and insurance firm is latest to introduce policies that support staff through key life stages

A DAD was left in hysterics after his two-year-old toddler turned the air blue after he lost his game of Fortnite. Mya Diment-Card was playing along with her dad Liam Card, 32, and being filmed by ?

TikToker and mum Lynn has been praised for her attitude to her son’s homework ? telling him it is “optional” and she doesn’t mind if he doesn’t get top grades at school

Parents have been inspired by superheroes and post-pandemic hope.

English schools will have to keep their uniforms affordable under new guidance by cutting down on branding and stopping schools from only using single suppliers without a regular review.

?HEALTHY? snacks loved by your baby or toddler could be shockingly high in sugar, an investigation has found. Experts warn they could be getting youngsters hooked on sugar from an early age, predis?

NO one expects raising a baby to be easy ? but when Alliah Harmon fell pregnant in high school, she couldn?t wait to dress her newborn in all sorts of adorable outfits. At just 17 years?

IT can feel like buying and washing your kids? school uniforms is a vicious and never-ending cycle. But while you can?t do anything about the super-human speed they seem to grow, you ca?

Kristen Bell has made a surprising admission about how Dax Shepard helps her breastfeed on an episode of The Ellen Show’s Momsplaining.

Social Market Foundation suggests measures including better childcare provision to increase birthrate

THE signs that you could have a little genius on your hands may not be as obvious as you might think. If a child teaches themselves to read by the age of two, or they?re jabbering about quantum phy?

IF the question ?is Father Christmas real?? makes your blood run cold, or, ?you?ll never die, will you?? sets your heart racing, look no further. Kids have a knack for putting parents on the spot w?