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Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

New dads, with little ones aged up to four, show their affection most often through playing games

Dads have revealed key moments that shaped their fatherhood journey

Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social media

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

New research from Ben's Original reveals that half of UK parents wish they could cook with their children more often. To show how easy it can be, singer and TV personality Rachel Stevens joined young helpers for a 'Pudsey Cooking Challenge', part of Ben's Original's partnership with BBC Children in Need, which includes a £200,000 pledge to support children and young people across the UK.

Parents don’t cook with their kids due to time and mess

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Many plan to start a new eating and exercise regime in the New Year

Half of Brits struggle finding the time to lose weight

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

The Everyday Vest has black and nude options for and men and women

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

Aldi has launched new Olympic themed Team GB Specialbuys

Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

Aldi has a Specialbuys Matchstick Monkey offer among new baby and toddler bargains

First look as Aldi adds baby and toddler Specialbuys for mums

A baby sleeping bag is among the bargains on offer

Top deals new mums won't want to miss on Amazon Prime Day

Kevin the Carrot characters, pictured, aren’t the only sought-after toys at Aldi

Aldi's new iconic toy offer that's not Kevin the Carrot but more retro

Aldi is offering beach product deals as families prepare for Summer holidays like in Cornwall, pictured

Aldi beach Specialbuys just made Summer holiday shopping even cheaper

Aldi, pictured, is selling products for babies in its next specialbuys offer

Mums on alert for Aldi's new specialbuys on baby products from 79p
Preview of Aldi’s new baby and children’s product specialbuys for parents and grandparents with over 30 items on offer and here’s some of the most useful bargains going on sale
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Parents are stricter following the dangers of the digital world

Ruth Clayton with her daughter Rose and baby granddaughter Cora.

Woman who gave birth aged 15 is now one of UK’s youngest grans at 33

Eight in 10 parents have missed out on a day trip with their babies – simply because of how complicated it was to get out of the house.

Many parents don't always feel prepared for trips with their babies

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first child with partner Erin Darke

Breaking Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe becomes a dad

A new ‘glass child’ trend is circulating Tiktok - here’s what it means

What is the TikTok Glass Child trend?

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend

Happy healthy kids are parents' priority

“It is not extravagant experiences that provide children with happiness"

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

Lynda Moyo is one of the guests on this episode of Alone Together

The reality of parenting during the pandemic - Alone Together podcast

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