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I gave up my job for 70 hour weeks of unpaid work for my son
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (666+ words) 46-year-old Stephanie has been caring for her son Gabe since the day he was born, giving up her work and facing recurring burnout as the cost of living continues to rise for her family. The Reigate local shed light on…...
New review into hidden nursery fees after parents charged to access free hours
3+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) Childcare costs remain in the headlines (file image)(Image: SCU/AFU) A new review into hidden nursery fees has been called for by the Education Secretary after some parents complained they were being charged to access free Government-funded hours. The…...
More Brits than ever going away with grandparents - and they babysit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (614+ words) More British families are taking their grandparents on holiday than ever, according to new research. The "Gran-ual Leave" trend is reshaping how families travel together, as we increasingly look to get the most out of our time away. The new…...
Reform candidate horrifically claims free childcare will spark nursery abuse
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (545+ words) The comments were made by Martin Roberts, who is one of Reform's candidates in the Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency A Reform UK candidate for the forthcoming Senedd election in Wales has claimed that "abuse in nurseries will skyrocket" if parents…...
Mum 'can't shake off' hairdressers backhanded comments about baby
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (625+ words) A woman couldn't shake off a number of backhanded comments a hairdresser made about her baby while she was getting her hair done. An appointment at the hairdressers is supposed to be a relaxing experience where you feel pampered and…...
HMRC explains Child Benefit rule that extends payments
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) Parents may still be entitled to over "100 a month even if their child is over the usual eligibility age for Child Benefit. However, if parents don't inform HMRC about their eligibility, the benefit will automatically stop after their child turns…...
Parents told to stop using popular soap after emergency recall over fire risk
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (593+ words) A safety alert has been for certain batches of a children's soap after it was found to contain flammable gases(Image: krisanapong detraphiphat via Getty Images) The UK Government has issued a safety alert regarding a children's toiletry item, citing…...
'Several' kids hospitalised after 'hazmat incident' at US day care centre
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) Police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene with hazmat specialists dispatched to the day care centre after several children were inadvertently exposed to the chemical Emergency crews have rushed to a day care nursery after reports of hazardous…...
'I work for nothing to raise my kids but don't want to go on benefits"
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (847+ words) Chloe Douglas, 27, is a single mum who works hard but is only left with "30 at the end of the week Chloe Douglas is doing everything she can to support her kids. She works full-time, looks after her twins, and refuses…...
'People shame me for my holiday hack to keep kids busy - they say I'm selfish"
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (490+ words) An exhausted mum has shared her disappointment after she and her husband were slammed for using a hack to keep their kids busy while they were on holiday. Kayla Squier shared a video from the family's all-inclusive trip abroad showing…...