Family & Parenting
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Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
Amy Acton’s brother calls campaigning on his sister’s sexual abuse from their mother’s husband ‘a despicable low’
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Inside York leisure centre’s brand-new sensory room for children
A new sensory room has opened for young children at one of York's leisure centres.
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Inside York leisure centre’s brand-new sensory room for children
A new sensory room has opened for young children at one of York's leisure centres.
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Pensioner accused of murdering mother in 1994 appears in court
Fraser Kilpatrick also faces 15 other charges including rape and assault involving a number of different adults and children
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Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
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Record-breaking Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for children's hospice
A charity ball at Rudding Park has raised more than £280,000 for Martin House children’s hospice – the highest total in the event’s history.
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Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
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Australian model Sahara Ray dies aged 34
Her family said she passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones, just months after she welcomed her first child, daughter Snow.
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‘Empty nest syndrome’ doubles North East fostering enquiries after Freshers Week
Changing Futures North East helps children in Teesside and County Durham and has seen interest soar since mid-September
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New Harrogate sensory room opens in memory of baby Noah
A new sensory room has opened in Harrogate in memory of a baby boy who died at just nine weeks old.
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Newport school bus crashes into railway bridge injuring three children
Three children receive hospital treatment after a bus on its way to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed crashes.
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Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
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On-the-spot fines for North Yorkshire stores selling vapes to children
There are plans to hand out on-the-spot fines to stores selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire. It is as the government announced that enforcement authorities will be able to issue fixed penalty notices for a range of offences...
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Father of suspect in ‘attack’ on Australian MP says she is long-time family friend
Family statement says parents of suspect Brendan Nugent have known Helen Haines ‘for more than 20 years’
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Pupils 'feel safe, happy, and well cared for' at this Bradford district school
In their report, Ofsted highlighted the school's inclusive culture and commitment to helping every child succeed.
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NHS told bereaved family Herald maternity death figures 'wrong' - but data was right
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a bereaved family was told maternity death figures revealed by The Herald were wrong, despite coming from the board's own data.
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NOSTALGIA: Northern relief as Mumby move to Leeds officially dead in water
KEITH Mumby is one the Bradford Northern greats, but he was alarmingly close to joining Leeds in 1978.
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Dutch PM Rob Jetten and partner expecting child via surrogate mother
"Being a surrogate mother feels like a very special way to help make our dear friends’ dream come true," Lisa, the surrogate mother, was quoted as saying. #EuropeNews
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Parents of Bend school shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans and gun purchase
The parents of one of three children killed in last week’s shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, have hired attorneys to investigate the school’s protocols and how the teenage gunman got his weapon
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Parents face childcare 'postcode lottery' as more schools extend October half-term
More schools are moving to a two-week break in October, a new survey has revealed
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North East mum and daughter fulfil lifelong dream by studying art degree together
A Sunderland mum has returned to university after 31 years teaching to study art alongside her daughter.
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Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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Council strategy aims to give every child the best start in life
Children and young people across North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a renewed focus on prevention, inclusion, belonging and family support through a new strategy that will be considered by councillors.
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Sick child rapist who targeted girl jailed for 20 years
Liam Martin jailed for 20 years at Teesside Crown Court after repeatedly raping a girl during a five-year campaign of child sexual abuse.
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Mother assessed as posing no immediate risk to others three weeks before Elizabeth Struhs’ manslaughter, inquest hears
Queensland correctional services officer did not have access to details of Kerrie Struhs’ past offending which included child neglect
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Derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses
A derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses after standing empty for decades.
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Amanda Owen reveals why she refuses to limit her nine children's screen time
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen explains why she sets no screen time limits for her nine children, saying technology is a lifeline for family farming.
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Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner says
Rachel de Souza names Middlesbrough and Hounslow among hardest places in which to grow up and says some children are being ‘radically failed’
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Bradford district named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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'Concern for families across Harrogate and Knaresborough' highlighted by MP
"With the maternity services at Leeds deemed inadequate, this is a very real concern for families across Harrogate and Knaresborough"
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The childcare change that could boost incomes and bring parents back to work
Almost half of parents using tax-free childcare say existing policies have not enabled them to reduce their levels of debt
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Aberfan disaster: The portraits that helped bring the children home
An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.
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Amanda Owen buying daughter Edith a car as she prepares for driving test
Amanda Owen's daughter Edith tells sister Raven she's getting a car as she learns to drive in the latest episode of Channel 4's Our Farm Next Door.
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Community rallies around 7-year-old Oregon school shooting survivor shot in the face
Little Saylor Graham was described as a ‘feisty, loving child’ with a ‘fierce determination to thrive’ by a family friend
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Police in County Durham seize e-scooter from child under 10 who wasn't wearing helmet
Durham Police seize 28mph e-scooter and 15mph mini moto ridden helmetless by children under 10 in Chester-le-Street, warning parents "they are not toys".
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Health secretary vows to end ‘corridor care’ for children in hospitals
Ms Cooper also said child health needs to be ‘a much greater priority for the NHS’
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Amanda Owen reveals why she refuses to limit her nine children's screen time
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen explains why she sets no screen time limits for her nine children, saying technology is a lifeline for family farming.
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Pocklington pupils learn about flood safety through 'Flood Mary' children's book
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as "Flood Mary," visited Pocklington Junior School to read her new book, Missy and Stanley’s Tale.
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Indigenous woman shackled to hospital bed while in labour in Queensland
Birth happens days before Labor and Coalition block bill to ban ‘barbaric practice’ of shackling incarcerated women during childbirth
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Pocklington pupils learn about flood safety through 'Flood Mary' children's book
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as "Flood Mary," visited Pocklington Junior School to read her new book, Missy and Stanley’s Tale.
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Community starts up GoFundMe for 7-year-old Oregon school shooting survivor
Little Saylor Graham was described as a ‘feisty, loving child’ with a ‘fierce determination to thrive’ by a family friend
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as family faces changes
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat in Our Farm Next Door as the family adjusts to the children's changing lives.
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Ohio couple arrested after 9 children found locked in cages in ‘deplorable’ home
‘The living conditions in that trailer were horrific,’ said Jay Cook of the Licking County Sheriff’s Office
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'Huge setback' for Leeds Baby Bank as burglars smash way in
The charity is calling for the community to rally behind them
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Halloween warning as 90 per cent of costumes are breaking UK law
Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91 of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as family faces changes
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat in Our Farm Next Door as the family adjusts to the children's changing lives.
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Airstrike kills 3 children in Yemen, and other Middle East developments
An airstrike has killed three children in Yemen, according to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
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'He's an absolute miracle' - Consett family's 2,000-mile drive to thank baby charity
A County Durham dad is preparing to drive 1,000 miles to Spain to raise money for charity after his premature son spent more than 100 days in intensive care.