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Council listens to mums and rethinks its plans

A council has listened to the views of concerned parents and is now proposing to keep 13 out of 19 children's centres open.

Working parents: 8 rights you might not know you’re entitled to

The Working Families charity outlines the most important rights for parents who work

Do you know a courageous child?

Our annual Children's Awards are now open for nominations and we want to year from you!

Schools 'helping drive cruel trade in chicks'

A Kent animal charity has called for an end to hatching chicks in classrooms, saying most end up being slaughtered after the novelty wears off

Lets talk about anything... apart from sex

Dating, marriage and DIY: The top 10 conversations dads avoid having with their kids

WATCH: Online safety advice for kids

Catherine Tate has voiced a safety video as research shows less than 20% of parents talk to their children about staying safe on the internet

Ask the expert: I feel like I can't cope

I have two children, work full-time and feel overwhelmed by everything I have to do, can you help?

Top tips on preserving precious memories

Most families have photos, videos and special possessions hidden away in a shoebox - here's how to make sure they’re not lost to future generations

Are you 'killing your kids with kindness'?

Is you child overweight? Kent doctor issues obesity warning to parents

Ask the expert: How can we ease my son's hay fever?

The pain of pollen season is upon us and for many youngsters that means sneezing, itchy eyes and feeling miserable

Gig For Life to honour youngster who defied the odds

Having beaten cancer, nine-year-old Jacob Butler will be getting up on stage at next month's charity concert alongside 10cc and Toploader

More than half of kids think their parents have super powers

A survey of 1,000 children reveals 55% reckon their mum and dad could be secretly out fighting crime and saving the world

Protect your family from the silent killer

Although the average parent spends over £200 on safety equipment to keep their kids safe, a third don’t have a life-saving carbon monoxide alarm.

Soft play centre closes without warning

Parents have been left out of pocket and birthday parties cancelled after centre was closed without notice.

Giovanna Fletcher: 'All of us mums are just winging it'

The hit vlogger and novelist reveals the heartache of her miscarriage, the joys of parenthood and the prospect of working with her pop star husband

Maternity services downgraded at hospital

A maternity day unit is closing following a review of maternal services.

Father stages county court protests in bid to see son

A dad who has not seen his son for three years mounted a one-man demonstration to show his determination to keep fighting for contact

Frying pans at the ready!

Races, recipes and tasty facts: Going flat out for Pancake Day

Millions of children’s lives at risk as parents don’t know first aid

New figures show that more than 60 children die in accidents in the home every year – but a quarter of parents have NO first aid knowledge whatsoever

Tiny gasps of breath saved my baby

A storyline in Coronation Street has helped highlight a campaign to register stillborn babies younger than 24 weeks.

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