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Deciding the name of your newborn is an exciting time for parents and caregivers, it’s a huge decision because that’s the name they’re stuck with for life.The name you choose becomes theirs and slowly they start to look like their name because it just fits them so well, as it’s chosen with love, thought and meaning. But what if this right to name your child is taken away from you? One parent spoke about how her mother in law tried to change their child’s name, leaving the parents fuming.On th...
My MIL Sneakily Tried To Change My Baby's Name At The Hospital Thinking I Wouldn't Find Out
Deciding the name of your newborn is an exciting time for parents and caregivers, it’s a huge decision because that’s the name they’re stuck with for life.The name you choose becomes theirs and slowly they start to look like their name because it just fits them so well, as it’s chosen with love, thought and meaning. But what if this right to name your child is taken away from you? One parent spoke about how her mother in law tried to change their child’s name, leaving the parents fuming.On th...
No life event compares to the experience of giving birth. To honour this powerful moment, many families hire birth photographers to document the raw emotions of labour and delivery. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers holds an annual photo contest celebrating this intimate art form, and on March 22, the organisation announced the latest winners. The 2024 Birth Photography Image Competition was open to the IAPBP’s 1,100-plus members across 55 countries and receive...
30 Powerful Birth Photos That Capture The Emotion Of Labour And Delivery
No life event compares to the experience of giving birth. To honour this powerful moment, many families hire birth photographers to document the raw emotions of labour and delivery. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers holds an annual photo contest celebrating this intimate art form, and on March 22, the organisation announced the latest winners. The 2024 Birth Photography Image Competition was open to the IAPBP’s 1,100-plus members across 55 countries and receive...
A huge number of fathers took two weeks or less for paternity leave because they couldn’t afford to be off work.In a survey conducted by Pregnant Then Screwed in partnership with Women In Data® it was found that 70.6% of fathers did not use their full entitlement due to financial restrictions.The research comes amid changes in paternity leave law which means from April 6, fathers will be able to take their paternity leave split into two, one week blocks. Though this has faced criticism from c...
Majority Of Fathers Can't Afford To Take Their Full Paternity Leave In The UK, Shows Dire New Report
A huge number of fathers took two weeks or less for paternity leave because they couldn’t afford to be off work.In a survey conducted by Pregnant Then Screwed in partnership with Women In Data® it was found that 70.6% of fathers did not use their full entitlement due to financial restrictions.The research comes amid changes in paternity leave law which means from April 6, fathers will be able to take their paternity leave split into two, one week blocks. Though this has faced criticism from c...
Anne Hathaway has recalled suffering through a miscarriage in 2015 while acting in a play where she had “to give birth on stage every night” in character.In a Vanity Fair interview published on Monday, Anne opened up about the traumatising experience that happened during the six-week run of her solo off-Broadway play, Grounded, which she produced and starred in. Directed by Julie Taymor, Grounded followed “the life of a female fighter pilot in the Middle East whose unexpected pregnancy ends h...
Anne Hathaway Reveals She Had A Miscarriage While Playing Pregnant Character
Anne Hathaway has recalled suffering through a miscarriage in 2015 while acting in a play where she had “to give birth on stage every night” in character.In a Vanity Fair interview published on Monday, Anne opened up about the traumatising experience that happened during the six-week run of her solo off-Broadway play, Grounded, which she produced and starred in. Directed by Julie Taymor, Grounded followed “the life of a female fighter pilot in the Middle East whose unexpected pregnancy ends h...
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. Although Twitter has rebranded to X, the humour lives on.Every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on the social media platform to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents for more! My 6yo is on a fake phone call and just announced "I know I know I know you told me that last meeting," so now he's my life coach— meghan (@deloisivete) March 20, 2024...
The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Mar. 16-22)
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. Although Twitter has rebranded to X, the humour lives on.Every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on the social media platform to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents for more! My 6yo is on a fake phone call and just announced "I know I know I know you told me that last meeting," so now he's my life coach— meghan (@deloisivete) March 20, 2024...
Last week the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis to the public — she explained it had taken time for her to explain the situation to her young children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.Speaking to kids about a life-threatening illness is never easy, especially as it comes with a lot of questions from curious young minds.Family psychotherapist Fiona Yassin who is the founder and clinical director of The Wave Clinic says it can be even trickier if you...
9 Ways You Can Talk To Your Children About Cancer Diagnosis In The Family
Last week the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis to the public — she explained it had taken time for her to explain the situation to her young children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.Speaking to kids about a life-threatening illness is never easy, especially as it comes with a lot of questions from curious young minds.Family psychotherapist Fiona Yassin who is the founder and clinical director of The Wave Clinic says it can be even trickier if you...
From toddlers to school-going children, kids go through all sorts of changes dependent on their development. Sometimes they’ll push you away if you ask for hugs and kisses, other times they’ll want to cuddle you at the most inconvenient times.But that’s what’s so exciting about kids, they’re unpredictable. Often children will have a preferred parent at different times of the day.This can be dependent on whatever they need at the time — but this one parent on Reddit says she’s been left heartb...
My 3-Year-Old Doesn't Like Me And I Feel Heartbroken
From toddlers to school-going children, kids go through all sorts of changes dependent on their development. Sometimes they’ll push you away if you ask for hugs and kisses, other times they’ll want to cuddle you at the most inconvenient times.But that’s what’s so exciting about kids, they’re unpredictable. Often children will have a preferred parent at different times of the day.This can be dependent on whatever they need at the time — but this one parent on Reddit says she’s been left heartb...
Going on holiday one last time before your family expands is something a lot of families look into, often it’s to spend some time relaxing before your life gets crazy once again!But when you’re pregnant you might have a lot of questions about whether you can even go on a ‘babymoon,’ and on an airplane, especially if you’re a first time parent. When can I travel while pregnant?Well, the good news is you can travel while pregnant! That is, unless told by your doctor.But there are some things to...
Is It Safe To Fly While Pregnant? Everything You Need To Know
Going on holiday one last time before your family expands is something a lot of families look into, often it’s to spend some time relaxing before your life gets crazy once again!But when you’re pregnant you might have a lot of questions about whether you can even go on a ‘babymoon,’ and on an airplane, especially if you’re a first time parent. When can I travel while pregnant?Well, the good news is you can travel while pregnant! That is, unless told by your doctor.But there are some things to...
As your last child moves out, you can’t help but feel a sense of grief. Navigating emotions after becoming an “empty nester” can be complicated.Actor Gwyneth Paltrow, revealed to the Sunday Times her fears of becoming an empty nester.The Oscar winner is currently preparing to send off her 17-year-old son, Moses, to university. Her daughter Apple, 19, has also moved out, with stepson Brody set to follow suit soon, too.With this, the thought of having an empty house has apparently left Gwyneth ...
Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals She's Struggling With 'Impending Grief' As Son Prepares To Leave Home
As your last child moves out, you can’t help but feel a sense of grief. Navigating emotions after becoming an “empty nester” can be complicated.Actor Gwyneth Paltrow, revealed to the Sunday Times her fears of becoming an empty nester.The Oscar winner is currently preparing to send off her 17-year-old son, Moses, to university. Her daughter Apple, 19, has also moved out, with stepson Brody set to follow suit soon, too.With this, the thought of having an empty house has apparently left Gwyneth ...
Gino D’Acampo Leaves People Shocked After THIS Parenting Comment
Gino D’Acampo Leaves People Shocked After THIS Parenting Comment
Narrowing down what’s causing your baby to wake up at night is an issue I’m all too familiar with. When you’re the parent of a bad-sleeping baby, you go down a rabbit hole on the internet.But when your baby isn’t teething or unwell, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly why your child is taking ages to sleep or waking up multiple times throughout the night.Sleep consultant Nina Chitnis at SayHello2Sleep — who essentially gives parents the tools to help their babies sleep better — has offered adv...
6 Common Mistakes That Can Cause Your Baby To Wake Up At Night
Narrowing down what’s causing your baby to wake up at night is an issue I’m all too familiar with. When you’re the parent of a bad-sleeping baby, you go down a rabbit hole on the internet.But when your baby isn’t teething or unwell, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly why your child is taking ages to sleep or waking up multiple times throughout the night.Sleep consultant Nina Chitnis at SayHello2Sleep — who essentially gives parents the tools to help their babies sleep better — has offered adv...
With a rise in TikTok ‘get ready with me’ (GRWM) videos, under 16s are now using skincare products that are catered to adults.On the social media platform the hashtag #schoolgrwm has now reached a staggering 351.6M views where children are seen trying out multi-step adult skincare routines, including harsh exfoliators, cleansers, toners, serums, and eye creams.Now, a dermatologist is warning against the use of adult skincare products due to its impact on children’s skin.Why shouldn’t children...
What Happens To Kids' Skin When They Use Adult Skincare?
With a rise in TikTok ‘get ready with me’ (GRWM) videos, under 16s are now using skincare products that are catered to adults.On the social media platform the hashtag #schoolgrwm has now reached a staggering 351.6M views where children are seen trying out multi-step adult skincare routines, including harsh exfoliators, cleansers, toners, serums, and eye creams.Now, a dermatologist is warning against the use of adult skincare products due to its impact on children’s skin.Why shouldn’t children...
A huge quarter of UK mums give birth through a C-Section, though so many go through it, not many know the history behind it!The operation is usually done because it’s the safest option for your baby at the time if you are unable to give birth vaginally.There could be many different reasons your doctor recommends a C-Section, it could be because your baby is breech, or because your labour isn’t progressing how it should.Alongside this it could be because you have a low-lying placenta, pregnanc...
So THAT's Why It's Called A Caesarean Section
A huge quarter of UK mums give birth through a C-Section, though so many go through it, not many know the history behind it!The operation is usually done because it’s the safest option for your baby at the time if you are unable to give birth vaginally.There could be many different reasons your doctor recommends a C-Section, it could be because your baby is breech, or because your labour isn’t progressing how it should.Alongside this it could be because you have a low-lying placenta, pregnanc...
When my toddler started walking, my husband and I were extremely excited. Like any parent we were encouraging our daughter when she started to take those first steps at 14 months.Fast-forward to nearly 18-month-old, our child has a new found independence where she can not only walk, but can also run.Though it’s a time for celebration as it’s a huge developmental milestone into a sense of freedom, with it comes a bit of stress when we want her to stay in one place.We’re at the point where she ...
My Toddler REFUSES To Sit In A Pushchair, So Here’s One Thing I Did
When my toddler started walking, my husband and I were extremely excited. Like any parent we were encouraging our daughter when she started to take those first steps at 14 months.Fast-forward to nearly 18-month-old, our child has a new found independence where she can not only walk, but can also run.Though it’s a time for celebration as it’s a huge developmental milestone into a sense of freedom, with it comes a bit of stress when we want her to stay in one place.We’re at the point where she ...
The time has finally come where your infant has become a full-fledged toddler with their own opinions and little personality. But, although most of the time they’re extremely entertaining and hilarious, they’ve just discovered they can hit you.And you know what, I’m not ashamed to say it actually hurts when they hit! Those little hands can do some damage.So, what are you meant to do? Why have they suddenly started hitting?Why is my toddler hitting me?Well, we spoke to Rachel Melville-Thomas, ...
My Toddler Keeps Hitting Me, What Should I Do?
The time has finally come where your infant has become a full-fledged toddler with their own opinions and little personality. But, although most of the time they’re extremely entertaining and hilarious, they’ve just discovered they can hit you.And you know what, I’m not ashamed to say it actually hurts when they hit! Those little hands can do some damage.So, what are you meant to do? Why have they suddenly started hitting?Why is my toddler hitting me?Well, we spoke to Rachel Melville-Thomas, ...