Looks like we have another royal wedding in our future, and you know what that means: more ROYAL BABIES. While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have only just announced their engagement, he did say in their engagement interview that “We?ll start a...

Photo: iStockphoto ?My newborn daughters? sh*t did not stink. Its smell was reminiscent of popcorn. After introducing solid foods though, their poops became smelly recaps of the meals we?d shared together. If 100 blueberries or black beans went in,...

Download or print this school supplies list to make sure your kids have everything they need for back to school. Read more: 27 new and novel school supplies> 15 cute kids’ shoes for back-to-school> 27 fun kids’ water bottles and lunch...

Most parents have had bath-time struggles with their kids at some point. Whether it?s a problem transitioning from playtime to bath time, fear they’ll get sucked down the drain, the dread of getting soapy eyes or wet ears?for any of a thousand...

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting By Lisa Meyers Johnson Just recently, my daughter and I went to the Bruno Mars concert in Los Angeles. It was everything. Bruno Mars is truly talented and reminds me so much of Michael Jackson...

We?re all used to seeing photos of cute kids with their parents and pets on our social media feeds, but this week you may have noticed that some of them are accompanied by a specific hashtag: #KidsFirst. This buzzy social media campaign is the...

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11-to-18-year-olds are the target for a new interactive BBC game that aims to tackle fake news The BBC has launched a brand-new online interactive game to help young people identify fake news stories. BBC iReporter, developed by stop-motion...

When the weekend calls for a family movie night, it?s time to grab some popcorn and load up on Netflix. Whether it?s a family favorite you?ve seen countless times before or a movie you?re watching for the first time, you want to make sure you?re...

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Mom Stories By Joyce Slaton; images compiled by BabyCentre UK blogger LucyBC The pregnancy photo session is so easy to screw up. So many things that look odd if they wander into frame! Eggs, balloons, guns,...

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Parenting If your child was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes you have to become accustomed to daily monitoring and care as well as to worrying about your child\'s sugar levels on an hourly basis -- even...

Photo: Etalk via Twitter So the Trudeaus, all five of them, arrived in Washington yesterday (March 9) for an official visit. And everyone was talking about Sophie‘s gorgeous all-Canadian-outfit and how amazing it will be to see Barack and Justin...

Let?s face it: the holiday season is here, and it?s crunch time to finalize the gifts for everyone in your family. While you?re almost done shopping, finding the perfect gifts for mom hasn?t been easy. While we?ve got the best stocking stuffers...

by Stacy-Ann Gooden posted in Celebrities Patton Oswalt is known for his effortless comedic talents on shows like "The Goldbergs" and "King of Queens." He?s also the voice of Remy in Disney?s animated film "Ratatouille." But, his real life...

by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life SUMMER" HOMEWORK" You betcha. There are two sides to the summer homework issue -- the "give-the-kids-a-break" camp vs. the "kids-gotta-keep-up-their-skills-or-the-brain-drains" camp. I am firmly in the...

Every month, without fail, Netflix Canada adds new kids’ content to its roster. There aren’t as many new ones for February 2018 as there usually are…but they’re giving us more PAW Patrol, so we’re not complaining! Read on to discover the...

It’s been 40 years since LEGO released their first minifigure?can you believe it"! As you can imagine, the famous brick-making company is super excited about this milestone and, of course, released 17 characters for their 18th Minifigures Party...

Created for Do you have aspiring beekeepers at home" While you may not be ready to start your own honey-making hive, you can teach your kids how to support pollinators in your own backyard?or balcony. Creating a bee-friendly garden is a great...

If you?re thinking about quitting breastfeeding/chestfeeding because you aren?t making enough milk for your baby, you aren?t alone. Low milk supply is one of the most common reasons new parents stop nursing and transition to bottle feeding. There?s...

by Maggie Downs posted in Life It\'s hard to scroll through the darling boutiques on Instagram without getting shopping on the brain. Usually I can resist the cute boho clothes, the sleek furniture pieces, the baby rompers. But when it comes to...

For years I have been doing the 12 days of Christmas crafting, and will continue this year too. The 12 days of Christmas Crafting historically has been a mix of crafts, decorations and baking ideas. This will be year number… Continue reading →

Will le Fleming unveils Thomas?s College?s launch plans, including a new 11+ process, a broader curriculum and three-year sixth form In September 2025 a remarkable new school will open in South-West London: Thomas?s College, offering co-educational...

Chrissy Teigen has always been transparent on social media and in the press about what’s going on her life. When asked about how being wealthy makes parenting easier, she didn’t beat around the bush. When she was accused in 2021 of having...

Like most parents, I want my kids toflourish academically and grow up to become great successes, but my parenting style is best described as lovingly lackadaisical. (Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother gave me nightmares; Confessions of a Slacker Mom...

With the death of the Queen, there has been much interest in Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK. Like many, I have been deeply saddened by the accounts of how Meghan Markle has been racially targeted for being a woman of colour. Worse yet are...

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy Daphne Oz is keeping it real. Almost two months after welcoming her third child, daughter Domenica Celine, the author and TV host took to see it here), a shot she captioned: "seven weeks post partum,...

You?re peacefully breastfeeding your baby when suddenly she chomps down on your nipple. After you?re done seeing stars, your next thought is likely, ?How can I make sure that never happens again"? Not all babies bite when they?re nursing, but it...

Hilary Duff is a celebrity mom we can alllll relate to?from the hilarious anecdotes she shares about her kiddos (her three-year-old recently told her camp councillors that mom has diarrhea) to real talk about juggling three kids and breastfeeding...

by Kelly Wilbanks posted in Products Our bathroom is lovely, but small. It feels crowded with more than two people and usually I have three little ducklings on my tail. It feels like all five of us are crowded in there at one point or another...

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by Andrea Updyke posted in Mom Stories I have a confession to make. My 3 year old uses a pacifier when he sleeps. Also" I have no intention of taking it away. We\'ve all seen the pictures of older celebrity babies pacifiers/bottle/high heels...

When my son was a newborn, I thought diaper changes were a chore, but at least he stayed still. Now that he?s an opinionated, on-the-move toddler, wrangling him for a change feels like it should be an Olympic event. ?It isn?t about diapers,? says...

The Men’s 167th and Women’s 76th Oxford vs Cambridge boat races return to the River Thames this Sunday, 3rd April. To mark the occasion, we talk to Charles Fisher, winning Cambridge Boat Race 2016 oarsman and shine a spotlight on identical twin...

As a result of better understanding, now more than ever before, students in the independent sector are receiving SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support, says Elizabeth Ivens One in five pupils ? more than 100,000 ? in Independent...

Handcrafted from the finest materials and contemporary in design, a memory book is a refreshing approach to a photograph album which can be enjoyed for generations to come You know how it goes ? when you?re a parent, the days are long but the...

Resilience – the key to bringing up kids who bounce back when life knocks them down  What do you want for your child as they grow up" A world-class swimming time" A scholarship to their next school" A degree in a frame and a corner office"...

Babies are tiny little humans and, like bigger humans, that means they like things that feel good: a cuddle, a yummy meal or a soft blanket. So, does touching their own genitals fall into the feel-good category" Well, yes. ?We?re born sexual...

Alanis Morissette has lived and learned about a lot in her 45 years. The Canadian superstar produced one of the best-selling albums of all time in 1995?s Jagged Little Pill, and she became the youngest artist ever to win a Grammy for Album of the...

Photo: Tony Lanz Illustration: Nicole Chung We spend a lot of time in our house talking to my nine-year-old stepdaughter about Grown-Up Career Options. ?You could be an engineer!? we say. ?And make cool things and help people! You could be a coder...

Photo: Scott Vandehey via Flickr Creative Commons From Homer Simpson to Phil Dunphy, sitcom dads have long been known for being bumbling and inept. But it wasn?t always this way. Back in the 1950s and 1960s, sitcom dads tended to be serious, calm...

Just a few weeks after having a miscarriage in April 2020, Reena Gill was back on the job as a nurse in the acute psychiatry ward of a hospital in Victoria, B.C., working 12-hour shifts in full personal protective equipment, just as the pandemic...

A slow cooker fills the house with mouth-watering smells and has dinner ready and waiting at the end of the work day. When used correctly, the slow cooker can be the fairy godmother of the kitchen. But that doesn?t mean it comes without...

Since 1990, Home Alone has been etched into my brain. I remember watching it in my childhood family room when I was seven. As Kevin McCallister (played by Macaulay Culkin) outsmarted Harry and Marv, I felt powerful, as if I could do the same despite...

Just like there are many choices for a toddler mattresses and kids mattress, the selection of baby sleepers is also vast. From bassinets and baby swings to cradles and co-sleepers, there are hundreds of options for parents to choose from, each...

So, what?s a Pap test and why would I need one" With a Pap, your healthcare provider takes a small collection of cells from your cervix to screen for precancerous cells or cervical cancer. You don?t need a Pap smear screening until age 21, even if...

Over six million viewers ?tuned in to BBC1?s Countryfile last Sunday (24 July) to see what was happening at Queen’s College in Taunton.  Adam Henson, ?the BBC Countryfile presenter and farmer from the award-winning Cotswold Farm Park, showcased...

The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle won 2023’s top overall award for its partnerships work with organisations such as British Engines and TSG. Head Geoffrey Stanford writes about how it benefits thousands of pupils in one of the country’s most...

The diaper bag becomes an essential part of a new parent\'s life?only when it\'s packed properly can the family leave the house. It\'ll be stocked with everything you could need on the go, such as wipes, a changing pad, diapers and toys....

Sleeping on your stomach may not be ideal, but for some, it?s the only way to get a good night?s sleep?and when you?re a parent, sleep is of the essence. The best mattress for stomach sleepers is supportive, firm and provides all-important pressure...

What can parents and teachers do to ensure children?s screen time is spent wisely" Nick Tiley-Nunn Norwich High School for Girls (Prep), Norfolk To develop effective digital citizenship...

Who is Team GB 2024 Olympic gold medallist Harry Charles" We take a look at the show jumper who won a gold medal for Team GB in Paris 12 years after his father did in London 2012 Harry Charles clinched a gold medal at the Château de Versailles in...

Today is my 40th birthday. It’s a big deal. Every birthday is a big deal because I am still alive, and that’s worth celebrating (at least in my mind). My lovely husband took me to Thailand for my 40th. I… Continue reading →

Choosing a gift for a female friend or relative can be a daunting task. No matter how well you know them, there’s always that small chance you don’t get the gift just right. That’s why a gift basket is a nice way to cover all grounds and know...

Photo: iStockphoto What if agreeing on a baby name was as easy as picking someone to hook up with on Tinder" Well, actually, it can be?just swipe right on your phone. There’s now a baby name app that functions exactly like the dating...

Photo: iStockphoto Snacks are an important part of kids? diets. Kids have small stomachs, so they need more opportunities to eat throughout the day than adults do. But without boundaries or structure, snacking can easily spin out of...

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1. ?Nobody told me my feet would grow half a size?and stay that way, permanently.? ?Rayna H. 2. ?Your belly button becomes an outie, not an innie. And that your ribs expand and change shape!â€� ?Jenifer N. 3. ?I was lucky enough to avoid puking in...

The first time I tried (and failed) to breastfeed my daughter, a lactation consultant told me that my one slightly inverted nipple was likely the culprit. I was horrified. I had an inverted nipple"! Despite wishing they were a little bigger, I’d...

One of my earliest childhood memories is marching against the apocalypse with my parents. It was Vancouver in the mid-?80s. I was around 10 years old?the age my son is now?and very anxious about the end of the world. (Around the same time, my...

Does your child have a circular, flaky rash with a raised, red border" There?s a good chance it?s ringworm. While the name is enough to make your skin crawl, ringworm isn?t as scary as it sounds. In fact, it isn?t even caused by a worm?it?s named...

From personalised stationery to tasty treats, take a look at our list of the best gifts for teachers to spread some Christmas cheer at school on the last day of term They help to shape the lives of children from nursery and pre-prep, through to...

The free places are available for over 100 exceptionally talented young students at Thomas’s College, a new senior school in South-West London opening in September 2025 In an exciting development for London?s independent school landscape,...

We round up some of our favourite places to unwind with the kids this festive season Photography: Instagram/@peggyporschenofficial Best for: Meeting Father Christmas  Belgravia ? and in particular Elizabeth Street ? is always beautifully lit...

This dazzling, toe-tapping stage musical spin-off of the iconic Nickelodeon TV series will have the whole family singing and smiling about for days says Wersha Bharadwa Credit: Mark Senior Certain to make a splash with audiences of all ages and...

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Parenting We\'ve all been there. You\'re rushing to get dinner on the table. You realize you can no longer hear kids yelling and playing, and so you do the dreaded child hunt to find out what happened. Whether...

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Gender reveal parties are some of the most popular parties lately. Moms plan them at different times. Sometimes they plan it when they are two and a half months old. Other times, they plan it when they are four months old. It all depends when they...

Especially in the beginning, breastfeeding can be overwhelming. You?re getting conflicting advice from way too many experts, you?re Googling things you never thought you?d be desperate to know about, and you?re hyperfocused on nourishing your...

water breaks,. But instead of stopping the broadcast as many people might have, she keeps her calm and continues as if nothing had happened. Little did her colleagues at the desk know that her baby decided it was the perfect time to begin his...

Halloween candy: How three dietitian moms deal with it Twitter users took to Kerr?s Candy social media feed with their take on the article, and whoever is running the account is responding brazenly. ?This Halloween don?t scare...

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We’ve all searched a product online only to be targeted by similar ads for weeks to come, and while seeing the hair dryer you recently googled is annoying and creepy, it’s easy to gloss over. But if you’ve had a miscarriage, you know just how...

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Yes, you definitely read that correctly?Britney Spears is having a baby! The singer took to Instagram on Monday, April 11, to share the exciting news, posting an image of a pink tea mug along with a long caption revealing her pregnancy. Spears and...

I was cooking dinner for my kids when a radio report stopped me, mid-stir: ?Why gas stoves are bad for the climate?and you.? My ears perked up as the broadcaster specified that pollutants from gas stoves are especially harmful to kids. I looked down...

Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School will open its doors in Kensington in September 2020 Nestled in the heart of Kensington ? a stone?s throw from some of London?s most acclaimed institutions ? Prince?s Gardens Preparatory School for children...

So you?ve received a bundle of offers for the next stage of your academic life. Well done, but what next" Thalia Thompson finds that even if you?ve visited your top-choice universities on an open day, attending an offer-holder day is a must Now...

From getting the right diagnosis for a child with learning difficulties to selecting the best school, forging the right educational journey for them can seem like an almost impossible task. So, what should parents be looking for from a school"...

Matthew Godfrey, Deputy Head of Downe House School in Berkshire, offers some sage advice and revision tips to help pupils who are taking GCSE and A-level exams this summer The deputy head has been helping pupils through public exams for over 20...

Vicky Bingham is Headteacher of North London Collegiate Prep School. Not many of her charges? parents know that on a Friday afternoon she swaps Play-Doh and papier-mâché to oversee the training of 70 submariner controllers on a Saturday. Here she...

There are several things that you must take into consideration when moving to a new place. Some of the factors you must pay attention to include packing, security of your new home, and filing paperwork before you move. It is also imperative for you...

Fall and Football - life is in full swing around here. Football season was intense for Jack (3 days a week/2hrs + games on saturdays) but we love it! We love our football family and community and wouldn\'t trade it for anything. The boys will be...

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Pregnancy By Mike Moore I was at the gym when I got the phone call. My wife was hysterical, but I couldn?t tell if she was laughing or crying. After I asked her to repeat herself for the third time she...

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting By Alisha Williams I heard about all the negative things that come with a new baby long before I had one: sleepless nights, endless to-do lists, no time for yourself. It was pretty...

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting Do you know why it is so many moms are endeared to certain famous counterparts, such as Chrissy Teigen and December 28, 2017 The simple compassion in that tiny moment, still makes me tear up. ? Betty...

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting By Bree Najera The weirdest thing about having a baby or a toddler is that you are always busy and tired, but often bored at the same time. These little creatures invade our lives, consume our...

by Katherine Martin posted in Mom Stories My first child was a Maltese named Ravioli. I can?t describe how much my husband and I loved that puppy. He was our baby and just the most awesome dog. I was looking through the entries in the Our...

If you have been following my blog for any length of time you probably notice that I make craft projects for other people often. Even when I decide to make something for myself frequently someone tells me how much they like it and somehow it becomes...

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I?m one of those people who loves being pregnant. I can?t quite capture it in words, but being able to bring a child into this world is the most incredible feeling. With my eldest son, Blake, it was smooth sailing after...

A young woman in Tennessee recently tweeted a picture of a birthday bouquet and card she received from her late father, and the Internet is a sobbing mess. Before he passed away from cancer in 2013, Bailey Sellers’s dad set up a delivery order...

It’s no secret that pretty much everything in your life changes when you have kids?and that includes Christmas. Here’s what Christmas was like before kids, and Christmas after kids. 1. Going to the mall Before kids: Wander around, floating...

Unique, unusual and plain old WTF baby names have been trending for years now with notable VIBs, including Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin), Blue (Beyoncé and Jay Z) and, of course, Chicago (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West). But when it comes...

By the time your child is a preteen or teen, pediatrician appointments can seem both simpler than they were when your kid was a squalling, squirming newborn and yet so much more complicated. For example, the early teens years are when some kids...

The weather is finally starting to warm up a bit?but that doesn’t mean your kids will stop asking for indoor screen time. If they’re looking for something new, here’s what Netflix Canada is adding to its kids’ lineup in April 2018. Note:...

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By now, you probably have a good sense of how you feel about your mat leave: a joyous canvas of baby fun and freedom from a schedule, or perhaps more of a bucket of suck with a screaming overlord and not enough sleep. Most likely, it?s something in...

Christmas might be the season of giving, and for many folks that means trips to the mall or filling their online shopping carts in order to score the best deal on the hottest items of the year. But for a growing number of families?mine included?it...

Natalie Benanti* was 39 weeks and five days pregnant with her first child when she went in for her last scheduled obstetric appointment. Her usual OB was off that day, so another OB in the clinic saw her. But the pelvic exam was surprisingly...