Average family size remains static at 1.89 children, figures show
Women are having 1.89 children on average – a figure that remains static, new figures show.
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Painted rocks hidden around Aberdeen community to entertain youngsters
A group of mums have hidden painted rocks around an Aberdeen community for families to find.
New sessions to help north-east parents learn together with children
Family learning sessions are being launched in Aberdeenshire next month.
Win: Here’s how you can win a family pass for BRICKLIVE at P&J Live
Calling all grown-ups! Do your kids love LEGO? Do they spend hours building their own fantastic designs? Or do they like getting stuck into a detailed replica set?
Kirstie Allsopp’s tweets about when people should have children are dividing opinion
Kirstie Allsopp is a mother and stepmother to four children, and is no stranger to controversy around her thoughts on parenting.
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Kippie Lodge is gearing up for it’s BEST summer ever with more activities on offer for ALL the family than ever before!
Thinking positive during pregnancy ‘could influence child’s academic success’
Women hoping to produce the next Einstein may want to try harnessing the power of positivity during pregnancy, researchers say.
SPONSORED: Secret Agents wanted for Spy Quest at Trinity Centre
Secret agents of all ages are invited to the Trinity Centre on Sunday 8th July for a game like no other. Work together with your families to find clues, solves puzzles and meet with undercover spies in this unique experience.
Watch: Amazing moment nurses give dying man chance to say goodbye to his beloved dog at hospital
A Scottish family have praised the “angels” of the NHS after nurses granted a dying man’s last wish by allowing his beloved pet dog to pay him one last visit in hospital.
Aberdeen council chiefs to give parents more say in their children’s education
Aberdeen parents are to be offered a greater role in their children’s schooling under a new scheme.
Dream come true for parents of 18-month old Henry as he sits at Christmas dinner table
A North-east family today said their lives have been changed after their little boy was able to eat without the aid of a tube for the first time after taking part in a specialist medical programme.
New cancer danger identified – Grandma and Grandpa
Grandparents are a potential health hazard for children and may even increase their risk of cancer, say scientists.
For Sale at £425,000: Breathtaking views from Aberdeenshire home
The view from the gallery at 2 Redmyre Steading in Fordoun is quite simply breathtaking.
Agony Advice: What to do about a smelly colleague and how to help your partner lose weight
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers her perspective on family dramas, emotional issues and dysfunctional relationships. This week: a smelly colleague, a troubled affair and an overweight husband
‘Rave’ event aims to get Aberdeen’s babies, youngsters and parents on dance floor
A “rave” for babies and their parents is coming to Aberdeen this weekend.
Charlie Gard’s parents’ emotional statement in full
Here is the statement from Connie Yates which was read to the High Court:
Working Parents: 8 rights you might not know you’re entitled to
Being a working parent can be tough, and there are plenty of legal rights designed to make it a little easier. But many working parents don't know what their rights are.
‘Delighted’ family looking toward the future after little Owen’s surgery for hole in his heart declared a success
The power of family has helped an Aberdeen mum and dad cope with the devastating news that their baby son has a hole in the heart.
Family of dead couple tell of devastation as police probe continues
The family of a couple found dead in an Aberdeen house have said they are "completely devastated".
Guardians Of The Galaxy star Chris Pratt considers son when choosing movie roles
Chris Pratt has told how fatherhood has shaped the way he handles his career, saying his young son is always on his mind when he chooses roles.
North-east brothers meet for the first time … after 70 YEARS
A 72-year-old man has spoken of his joy after meeting two brothers he never knew he had.
National Siblings Day: Here’s what your birth order means for your career, apparently
The career path you take could be all down to whether you were born first, last or between your brothers and sisters, according to research marking National Siblings Day.
Paul Lindley: Family first at mealtimes
If you want an honest answer, ask a toddler.
Don’t send sick kids to school: North-east doctors issue advice to parents to halt outbreaks of norovirus
Outbreaks of norovirus in North-east schools have doubled, with doctors urging parents not to send their children back too soon.
Becoming a stepmother? Here are 8 pieces of advice – from other stepmums
Taking on your partner’s children is never going to be easy. You don’t want to replace their mum, but similarly you want to play a role in their lives.
Watch: This mum’s reaction to being surprised by her daughter after nine months of travelling is so dramatically brilliant
You’ll probably have seen a fair few “child surprises parent after returning from travelling” videos by now.
How to actually get your family eating together at mealtimes
Rounding everyone up to join you at the kitchen table can be a bit of a mission.
Lily Collins forgives father Phil for ‘not being the dad I expected’
Actress Lily Collins says she has forgiven her famous father Phil Collins for “not being the dad I expected”.
Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt is still a ‘wonderful father’
Angelina Jolie says she still believes Brad Pitt is a wonderful father and their family “will be stronger” following their divorce.
Heartbreaking family photos capture twins together for final time
A couple have shared heartbreaking pictures of their newborn twins – taken when they discovered one of them would only survive a matter of days.