English Heritage Introduces ‘Bonding Benches’ to Combat Parental Isolation Tuesday, February 10, 2026 englishheritage parenting loneliness wellbeing midlands familyactivities community mentalhealth outdoorplay socialconnection English Heritage is tackling the issue of parental loneliness with the launch of innovative ‘bonding benches’ across its properties. Recent research by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) reveals that up to 62% of new parents … Read More
Mum Sends Daughter’s Friends Home from Sleepover After Kitchen Incident Saturday, January 17, 2026 sleepover kitchen discipline parenting children conflict respect mumsnet friendship householdrules A mother sparked debate after asking two of her 11-year-old daughter’s friends to leave her home during a sleepover over a kitchen incident. The girls were playing a game where they tried to make each other laugh while … Read More
Jesy Nelson’s Fiancé Writes Emotional Poem for Their ‘Little Warriors’ Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis Thursday, January 15, 2026 jesynelson zionfoster twins sma spinalmuscularatrophy diagnosis poem parenting hope resilience Jesy Nelson and her fiancé, Zion Foster, are navigating an emotional journey after their twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1—a rare and severe muscle-wasting … Read More
I'm a Parenting Coach and Primary School Pupils Should Have Mental Health Days Friday, December 26, 2025 parenting mentalhealth education children burnout attendance neurodiversity wellbeing resilience schools Parenting coach Abi Clarke, 34, is advocating for a major shift in how schools and parents approach attendance, especially for young children. She argues that forcing primary school pupils to attend every day, regardless of … Read More
Universal Credit and the Christmas Eve Chaos: A Mum’s Frustration with the DWP Friday, December 26, 2025 universalcredit dwp christmas benefits parenting socialmedia publicopinion economy lowincome empathy A mum known online as Chan has spoken out about the challenges she faces as a Universal Credit claimant, particularly criticising the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the timing of payments over the festive season. … Read More
Birmingham Mum Creates Innovative App to Help Parents Stay Fit on Their Own Schedule Thursday, December 25, 2025 fitness motherhood app preandpostnatal wellness healthcoach mentalhealth exercise parenting leamingtonspa Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, a former paediatric nurse from Birmingham Children’s Hospital and now a qualified personal trainer and health coach, knows firsthand the challenges busy mums face when trying to stay healthy. With … Read More