Family & Parenting
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Neglect case childminder was 'master manipulator', say parents
Families say it was traumatic to learn that their children were not being properly cared for by Amanda Mathewson.
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Family raises alarm after child's fingers become wedged in wooden toy
Firefighters went to the aid of a child whose fingers had got stuck in a wooden toy.
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County Durham primary school closed today due to major water leak
Seaham Trinity Primary School sent a message to parents this morning (October 7) to inform them of the closure, due to a water leak.
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Firefighters free child with fingers stuck in toy
A fire crew came to the rescue when a child got stuck into playtime a little too much. They were called to a home in Thorpe Willoughby near Selby at6.03pm yesterday (Tuesday). A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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Kemi Badenoch announces plans to end inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to axe inheritance tax when family homes are passed down to children and grandchildren, as she made her pitch to the country at the Conservative Party Conference.
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Harrogate nursery praised by Ofsted for strong standards
Little Explorers Day Nursery in Harrogate has been praised by Ofsted for strong standards, safeguarding and support for children's development.
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Tributes pour in for 'beloved' County Durham lollipop man with 'heart of gold'
Tributes have poured in for "beloved" David McKenzie a lollipop man who dedicated himself to keeping children and families safe outside a Willington school
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Powys farmer says abuse from dad was 'torture' and wants more support
Tracy Lewis says she loved growing up on a farm but that the abuse from her father was terrifying.
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Charity event founded in 1947 to 'make a difference on a child's Christmas morning' is still going strong in Harrogate today
One of Yorkshire's longest-running charity events is returning to Harrogate for its 75th anniversary of gifting toys to children.
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Parents beware — Roblox scammers are stealing logs and passwords like never before, here's what to look out for
Here's what you should watch for as a parent
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Boy, 13, dies after his shirt gets caught on playground slide screw, mom says
Olvin Daniel Cabrera Valladares was found by a man who had brought his own children to Shenandoah Park in Miami
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California couple with 21 children arrested on ‘house of horrors’ child abuse charges
The couple has at least 21 children, most born via surrogacy
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Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect
Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
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Girl left seriously ill after TUI holiday turns into 'complete nightmare'
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with salmonella after a dream family holiday in Egypt turned into a "complete nightmare."
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Asda shoppers warned to stop using product immediately as safety recall issued
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers.
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Asda shoppers warned to stop using product immediately as safety recall issued
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers.
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Asda shoppers warned to stop using product immediately as safety recall issued
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers.
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'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls
The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.
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Ferryhill paedophile shared 'horrific' child abuse images and had extreme porn
A Ferryhill paedophile who shared "horrific" child abuse images and extreme porn tried to blame a primary-school-aged child for his sickening crimes.
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Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC
With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told.
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Bradford hospital bosses apologise over 'hard to read' report into maternity services
HOSPITAL bosses have apologised after the publication of a report into maternity services they said was “hard to read.”
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We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
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Harrogate's Historic 'Snowball' Charity Gala Returns for 79th Year
Tables are now open for one of Yorkshire's longest-running festive traditions, where every guest helps fill a sleigh with Christmas toys for children in need.
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Harrogate Snowball returns to collect Christmas toys for children
Harrogate's Snowball will return this December, inviting guests to bring a toy for a child in need.
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Young girl left 'devastated' after piglets 'stolen' from rural Teesside home
An appeal has been launched after baby piglets said to be too young to leave their mother were reportedly stolen from a property in Upleatham.
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Race Across The World's Betty Mukherjee: 'I was born without a womb but I'm on my own path to parenthood'
Former Race Across the World contestant Betty Mukherjee opened up on the show about life without a womb. Now she’s part of a panel in Leeds exploring parenthood.
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School access restricted as firefighters battle house blaze in Yorkshire
Firefighters are battling a house fire close to a infant and junior school in a Yorkshire town.
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‘He should be turning 20’ - family launch lasting legacy for kind teen lost to cancer
Matthew’s Meals and Miles has been launched in memory of Tynemouth teenager Matthew Adams to support cancer-hit families.
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Singing sessions to tackle loneliness in Harrogate care homes
A new singing project is bringing nursery children and care home residents together across Harrogate to help tackle loneliness.
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Racist spat at mother and baby at York bus stop
A racist spat at a mother and her baby at a York city centre bus stop. It happened just before 2pm last Monday, 28 September, at the** bus stop on Queen Street**, opposite York Station. Police described it as a racially aggravated hate...
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Should we keep children away from sugar for their first 1000 days?
The list of age-related conditions we can avoid by limiting sugar is shockingly long. But does that mean we should stop our children eating any sugar at all? Columnist Alice Klein takes a look at the evidence for cutting out sugar from conception to age 2
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More parents could get with help toilet training their children as pilot expands
A survey of teachers suggested that around one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet trained
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Children’s home approved for village despite worries over roads, noise and ‘spooked’ horses
A children’s home has been approved for a village despite residents’ worries over spooked horses, noise and road safety.
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Number of York children starting school without being toilet trained almost halves
City of York Council said the news follows a citywide campaign in partnership with national charitable foundation Kindred Squared, which aimed to support families in preparing children for Reception in September.
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Number of York children starting school without being toilet trained almost halves
City of York Council said the news follows a citywide campaign in partnership with national charitable foundation Kindred Squared, which aimed to support families in preparing children for Reception in September.
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Nursery ‘needs attention’ in 4 areas with concerns over teaching and inclusion
An inspection took place on August 20, with the latest report finding that children do not always receive the help needed to build their skills and knowledge.
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Newton Aycliffe family return to hospital where daughter died to donate 102 bunnies
A heartbroken Newton Aycliffe family returned to the RVI hospital where their nine-year-old daughter died to donate 102 bunny teddies in her memory.
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South Carolina mother charged after allegedly starving her children to death
Justine May reportedly shared screenshots of the worried text messages she had received from the father of her children and her family members on Facebook before her children were found dead
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Texas woman allegedly let doctor abuse child in exchange for Adderall
Alicia Evonne Sanchez allegedly stayed in the room while the doctor assaulted the minor, investigators claim
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Children's home approved despite fears over 'spooked' horses and busy village road
A children’s home has been approved for a Teesside village despite residents’ worries over spooked horses, noise and road safety.
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Court quashes block on mothers and children in Gaza joining families in UK
Immigration court judge finds ‘unsafe journeys’ policy was applied unlawfully to two families
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About 100 youngsters pelted police with eggs and set off fireworks in North East park
Around 100 youngsters descended on a Hartlepool park, set off fireworks, threw eggs at police and tried to move on to another park under a dispersal order.
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7 bed barn conversion with spectacular views drops on market - here's how much
A seven-bed barn conversion with countryside views is up for sale in Bradford.
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'Betrayed' - Teaching assistant jailed for sexual offence against girl in care home
A teaching assistant has been jailed after admitting to having sexual activity with a teenage girl he was supposed to be looking after in a Yorkshire care home.
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It's Grandparents Day! Fond memories of a Bradford childhood
GRANDPARENTS played an important role in many Bradford households back in the day; they certainly did for me.
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How hospital storytellers are bringing joy to hundreds of North East children
A storytelling project bringing books and imagination to hospital has already helped hundreds of children across the North East.
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Badenoch says Tories want policies ‘for everybody’ as she defends plan to let millionaires get free childcare – UK politics live
Conservative leader defends plan to extend free childcare to high earners, as Tory conference begins in Birmingham today
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When parenting advice becomes too much
Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
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Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children
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Call me a helicopter parent, but with Google Family Link, I was able to keep my child safe online
I tested Google Family Link, which enables parents to control their child's phone experience to keep them safe while online.