The emotional moment between the family has since gone viral. Weddings are a Kleenex-sponsored event as it is, but one US groom left his entire wedding attendance list in tears when he made a second proposal at the alter. Not only did 33-year-old Dontez Williams gain a wife on his August wedding day, he also […]

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Children described being subjected to name-calling and slurs at school. A Government-commissioned report has found that Traveller children feel “unwanted” in school settings, particularly at second level. – while their parents fear for them while they are in school, a report on the community’s experience of the education system warns. The report, commissioned by the […]

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The parenting style is often implemented with the hopes of raising a well-behaved child – but might actually have the opposite effect. New research has shown “intrusive parenting” – a parenting style characterised by excessive parental control and a lack of child autonomy – can be a risk factor for behavioural problems in children. A […]

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Police are appealing to those who “could potentially be traumatised” after witnessing the incident. Police in the US have said the deaths of a mother and toddler appear “suspicious” after they fatally fell the equivalent of six storeys from a baseball stadium concourse. The 40-year-old woman and her two-year-old son were pronounced dead on Saturday after […]

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The new dad also shares part of his baby’s name. Riverdale star KJ Apa has welcomed his first child with model girlfriend Clara Berry. The model took to Instagram to announce the arrival of the couple’s son, who was born on September 23. She also revealed the baby boy’s name, part of which he inherited […]

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The mum-to-be was unloading baby gifts from her car when her she was allegedly shot by her ex-boyfriend. The NYPD and US Marshals have arrested a man on suspicion of fatally shooting a heavily pregnant woman in Harlem. Shanice Young, 31, was shot dead on her way home from her own baby shower last weekend […]

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The mum was shocked the gravy was still hot enough to cause the damage it did by the time they brought it home. A UK toddler was left screaming crying in agony after being scalded by a tub of KFC gravy from a takeaway, her mum has revealed. Ella Pau, 18 months, suffered severe burns […]

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Because missing your fave show is a total ‘mare. There’s been an extra load of TV watched as a result of the pandemic, but if there was one show that truly took over 2021, it was Mare of Easttown. We were all glued as we watched Mare, the complex, messy, funny detective played by Kate […]

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The actress opened up about the heartache she felt in her memoir. Gabrielle Union has been open about her struggles with fertility and journey to motherhood prior to welcoming her daughter Kaavia via surrogate in 2018. But now, the star has opened up about her initial reaction to husband Dwyane Wade fathering another woman’s child […]

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A source says the teen simply “didn’t want to follow” the rules that any parent would set. Denise Richards is reportedly “saddened” by her eldest daughter’s claims of living in an “abusive” household. The actor’s 17-year-old daughter Sami claimed in TikTok videos uploaded last week that she had moved out of Denise’s home and in […]

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The woman said she will “never forget” how officers treated the family. A healthcare worker in the US who was pulled from a car, beaten and had her toddler used for social media attention by police has won $2 million. The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been ordered pay $2 million to nursing aide Rickia […]

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Authorities say his service included images of some of the “most violent child sex abuse material in the world.” Content warning: this article contains mentions of child sexual abuse that may be distressing to some readers. An Irishman who became the world’s largest facilitator of child sex abuse imagery will serve 27 years in a […]

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An expert weighs in on addressing the topic every parent dreads. There are a number of topics parents dread having to address with their kids, but a separation or divorce has to be one of the worst. Break-ups are already incredibly difficult on both parties, whether the couple is married or not. It’s hard enough […]

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“…and a human being that depends on me as a life force.” The Met Gala returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and we saw plenty of glamorous mamas stun on the red carpet under the theme of ‘American Independence.’ One noticeably missing though was new mam Halsey, who welcomed their first child […]

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The twins tragically died in August. Twin toddlers have tragically died after falling from the tenth floor of an apartment building. Moise Cristian Petrice and Beatrice-Erica Petrice, 2, were being babysat by their mother’s friend as mum Andreea Violeta Petrice was reportedly live streaming on Facebook. During the live stream, sounds of sirens could reportedly […]

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The app’s European HQ is located in Dublin. Ireland’s data privacy regulator has opened two probes into popular social media platform TikTok. The inquiries relate to the processing and transferring to China of personal data of minors using the Chinese-owned short-video app. The platform’s European headquarters are based in Dublin, making Ireland the lead regulator […]

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Another step in the right direction. Up-skirting and down-blousing are due to become criminal offences in Northern Ireland in a bid to strengthen sex crime laws. Under new legislation, the act of taking pictures or videos of under someone’s clothes without their consent will be made illegal, as will the practice of adults masquerading as children online. […]

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The pair saw each other for the first time in fourteen years over the weekend. A cold case in the US involving a young girl who was abducted has finally been closed as she has been reunited with her mother, police say. Jacqueline Hernandez was abducted from her home city of Clermont, Florida in 2007 […]

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Well, for the rich and famous anyway… The Met Gala was back after a two-year hiatus with a theme of ‘American Independence.’ But American liberty wasn’t the only liberation the Met had going on last night, as our fave celebrity mams took to the red carpet and stunned after a year-and-a-bit of, well, not going […]

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Scott who? It doesn’t seem like Scott Disick’s snark is putting a downer on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s rosy romance, if their continued doubling-up with Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly is anything to go by. The ladies took to the VMA stage last night to present the last performance of the night – […]

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A parent complained the teacher “would potentially teach their child to be gay.” A US teacher has resigned after he was threatened with termination for having a rainbow pride flag on display in his classroom. Just two days into the new academic year, John Wallis, a teacher from Missouri, was called into a meeting with […]

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“The number of resignations received leaves us no choice but to pause delivering babies…” A hospital in upstate New York has been forced to “pause” its maternity services after a number of unvaccinated staff members resigned. Six employees resigned from Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, New York in light of the state’s healthcare worker […]

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The assaults allegedly took place in March and April of this year. A 13-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with a string of alleged sexual assaults on five females in Dublin. The boy appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court for five counts of sexual assault, alleged to have occurred at two locations in March […]

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“If it had happened in another window of the apartment it would have been another story…” A 2-year-old boy’s 4-storey fall was saved by a clothesline in Palma, Majorca. Little Santino had been watching cartoons in his room when he moved the bedside table, got up on it and fell out his fourth-floor window. His […]

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The tot passed away in April. A UK mum whose “happy and healthy” toddler suddenly died in her sleep is appealing to her late daughter’s favourite singer, Harry Styles, to raise funds for charity. Talya White, a 24-year-old from Bootle in Merseyside, said her daughter Annayah Rosa Balmer passed away unexpectedly on April 16. The […]

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He allegedly tried to choke her after entering her friend’s room and refusing to leave. Content warning: this article contains details of sexual abuse that may be distressing to some readers. A teenage boy allegedly raped a girl when she was at a sleepover at his house, Dublin Children’s Court heard. In a preliminary hearing […]

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The man who took her allegedly confessed during intense police interrogation. A toddler in Thailand who had been found safe after going missing for three days was reportedly taken to be sacrificed to spirits. The girl, a 23-month-old named Ponsiri “Gina” Wongsilaroongruang, was found drinking milk in a hut in the mountains near her neighbourhood […]

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“You ever call me a liar again, I’m coming for you.” Warning: this article contains spoilers. We all got into binging a variety of things over lockdown, and for many people, that meant being introduced to the wonderful world of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The Bravo hit has previously aired this side of the […]

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It’s already topped charts in Australia and the States. Australian cartoon Bluey has become a global phenomenon over the past year, and now its album will soon be available globally. Bluey: The Album has already scored number one hits in its home country as well as in the US, debuting #1 in the Australian ARIA […]

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The new law has sparked fears of similar legislation being implemented in other states. The Governor of Texas has defended the state’s new abortion ban and its lack of exception for cases of rape and incest by saying he will “eliminate all rapists from the streets.” The new law, which was passed in May and […]

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“The children in question should be able to access their nursery without feelings of fear and distress.” A worker from a nursery near Glasgow has been struck off for cruel behaviour, including physical and verbal abuse, towards the toddlers in his care. Josh Doherty, of Little Flowers Nursery in Renfrew, instilled fear and anxiety in […]

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“It’s 2021, not 1971.” A mum who was refused her request to work shorter hours in order to pick her daughter up from nursery has won £185,000 in court. Alice Thompson ended up resigning from her role as an estate agent after her employer turned down her request to work a four-day week and finish […]

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The pandemic hasn’t impacted the drama of Housewives, anyway. It’s been a busy year-and-a-bit for producers across all Real Housewives franchises as they navigate the usual catty drama and diva-esque behaviour alongside filming during a pandemic, more intense conversations around race, and federal criminal investigations. Yep, that’s investigations, plural. Fans of the popular Real Housewives […]

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The girl died on Sunday whilst holiday with her family. An amusement ride on which a six-year-old girl tragically died was intentionally designed without a shoulder restraint in order to make it “more scary.” The girl died on Sunday after falling from the Haunted Mine Drop, a vertical drop ride, at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park […]

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It’s an industry in which women are already underrepresented in. It’s well known that mothers are often penalised in the workforce for having children. It’s also common knowledge that women are underrepresented in STEM career fields – those that cover science, technology, engineering and mathematics. But new research suggests women in STEM face motherhood penalties […]

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The show is a global hit amongst both parents and kids. Australian cartoon Bluey has become a global phenomenon since Disney acquired international broadcasting rights and aired it on its Disney+ streaming service. Centring on the adventures of a six-year-old Australian Cattle Dog and her family, Bluey won the hearts of kids and parents alike […]

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The HSE said it is yet to “operationalise” the guideline change. Some women in the early stages of pregnancy have been refused the Covid-19 vaccine despite last week’s Government announcement that it would be available at any stage. The vaccine was previously only advised for pregnant women between 14-36 weeks, but a recommendation from NIAC […]

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Her mum says she will “never recover” from the loss. An inquest into the death of a “happy, healthy” toddler in the UK has found she died from atypical Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Natalie Morley found her two-year-old daughter Aaliyah Jayde Nolan unresponsive on the morning of January 23 last year. The mum called […]

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New technologies give conjoined twins a better chance of living a full life. A pair of conjoined twin girls have been successfully separated after a 12-hour surgery. Dr Noor ul Owase Jeelani, a consultant paediatric neurosurgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital and co-founder of medical charity Gemini Untwined, led the surgery and team at Soroka […]

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From your favourites to your kids’ favourites, there’s plenty of inspo for the whole family. It’s never too early to start planning anything when you have kids. So while some people might feel like Halloween is a while away yet, the weeks are going to fly in until suddenly it’s the week of and you’re […]

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“The stronger the drug, the stronger the hit.” When one woman shared a video of her toddler godson trying to run away from home as a result of Cocomelon being turned off, the comments were filled with parents saying the show is like some type of drug for kids. According to one expert, that might […]

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Peppa’s a pig, but is she a GOAT in the making? Peppa Pig has been on the telly for quite some time now, but she’s fairly new to the music scene. In 2019, she released her first album, entitled, well, My First Album. This summer saw her release her sophomore album, Peppa’s Adventures: the Album. Yet […]

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Content warning: This article contains details of child sexual abuse that may be distressing to some readers. A UK mum who sexually abused her own children and urinated in their drinks has been sentenced to six years in prison. The mum-of-two, who is in her 20s, admitted to sexual assault on a child under 13, […]

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The doctor is quoted as saying, “if I don’t put a forceps or vacuum on, I will miss my flight.” A doctor in the US spoke of not wanting to miss his holiday flight before botching a baby’s delivery, witnesses have claimed. The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure filed a complaint last week against Dr. […]

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His sister and brother were also hospitalised. A five-year-old boy who was recently evacuated from Kabul has tragically died in Poland after eating poisonous mushrooms. Several family members also ate the mushrooms, with the boy’s six-year-old brother now in critical condition at the Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw. The boys and their 17-year-old sister were […]

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Mama bears, you’re doing amazing, sweetie. Today marks the end of the first week of the new academic year, meaning many kids survived their first proper week back in school. Summer flew in, and before we know it one week will roll into the next until parent-teacher meetings are upon us once more. While many […]

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The weather has seen record-breaking rainfall and unprecedented flash flooding across both states. At least 25 people, including a toddler, have been killed in severe flooding as a result of Hurricane Ida battering the North East of the US with record rain and tornadoes. Scenes across New York and New Jersey show streets submerged and […]

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Police had launched an urgent appeal for the child last Friday. A man who was wanted by police in connection with the alleged abduction of a two-year-old girl from Lancashire has been arrested. Police arrested the 39-year-old at Glasgow Airport on Tuesday on suspicion of abduction. He now remains in custody. Lancashire Police launched an […]

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Nine separate trials were carried out on infants in the homes between 1934-1973. Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is to grant survivors access to documents relating to nine separate trials carried out in mother and baby homes in Ireland between 1934-1973. The trials, addressed in the Commission of Investigation report into the homes published in January, […]

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…And now I kinda want one for myself. Smart devices are in every home, pocket and more these days, even making their way to our wrists. As it turns out, the wrists of kids are no exception. A new smart watch, recommended for ages 6-9, provides kids with their very own Disney sidekick. Created by […]

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