Parenting

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Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

4 days ago

6 days ago

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Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?

Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for today's new parents.

6 days ago

7 May 2026

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'It's normal for a baby to be regularly waking'

For trusted information and guidance regarding your baby’s sleep, head to the NHS website or speak to your GP.

7 May 2026

5 May 2026

Jamelia looks at the camera. She's wearing a navy shirt that's unbuttoned and has a surprised expression.

Jamelia is a no-filter parent when it comes to relationships

Jamelia discusses her approach to those looking to date her daughter.

5 May 2026

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'I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents'

Alison Scott-Wright, also known as 'The Magic Sleep Fairy' has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.

5 May 2026

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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

5 May 2026

24 Apr 2026

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Do kids pay tax?

Martin Lewis discusses whether kids pay tax in the UK.

24 Apr 2026

18 Apr 2026

An illustration of a man cradling a home in his arms (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds

From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

18 Apr 2026

17 Apr 2026

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My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own

Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

17 Apr 2026

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