Focus groups to discuss changes to early learning and childcare in Aberdeen
Focus groups will be set up to discuss upcoming changes to early learning and childcare services in Aberdeen.
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Lower income to blame for poor attainment of children brought up by single mothers
A lower income has the greatest impact on the development of child brought up by a single mother, not poor parenting skills, a study has found.
Toddlers as young as 14 months ‘can understand counting’
Children as young as 14 months have a sense of counting, even if they are years away from being able to say “one”, “two” and “three”, scientists have said.
Mothers less likely to progress at work following childbirth, study claims
Women are less likely to progress at work following the birth of a child compared to men, according to a study.
Prehistoric babies may have been ‘bottle-fed’ animal milk, study suggests
Prehistoric European babies may have been fed animal milk using the equivalent of modern-day baby bottles, according to new evidence uncovered by researchers.
Warning of rising fees for Aberdeen out-of-school clubs
The local authority blamed the hike in costs on the council dealing with “severe financial restrictions”.
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.
Revealed: Scotland’s top 100 baby names
The top 100 baby names chosen in Scotland in 2018 has been released. Use our special interactive table below to find where your child’s name features in the list. Simply select your child’s gender and then type their name in the search box below.
How to keep the kids entertained with simple science: 4 easy projects from TheDadLab
The summer holidays can seem like a lifetime as parents struggle to keep younger children entertained.
North-east council opens course to help people with adoption
A north-east council has opened registration for a course on adoption taking place later this year.
North-east great-grandparents welcome five babies in just seven weeks
A north-east couple are celebrating becoming great-grandparents to five new babies – in the space of only seven weeks.
PayPal move blocks sales of school shooting video game
The developer of a school shooting video game condemned by parents of killed children has lost the ability to sell its products online after being dumped by PayPal.
‘Helicopter parenting’ linked to bad behaviour in the classroom – study
Children with over-controlling parents are more likely to struggle at school and act up in the classroom, a study has found.
As exams loom: 10 ways to nature children so they don’t fear failure
A parent coach explains how to build resilience so kids can cope with life's challenges as exam season looms.
Where does your child’s name feature in Scotland’s list?
The full list of every baby name chosen in Scotland in 2017 has been released. Use our special interactive table below to find where your child’s name features in the list. Simply select your child’s gender and then type their name in the search box below.
Netflix just made it much easier for parents to control what their children can watch
Netflix has announced a series of parental control updates that will make its streaming service more family friendly.
Scientists now think adolescence lasts until you’re 24
Scientists are arguing that adolescence spans the ages of 10 and 24, instead of ending at 19 as previously thought.
How to practise self-care when you’re pregnant
As a study reveals that one in four women suffer from mental health issues during pregnancy, Liz Connor finds simple lifestyle changes to bring calm and happiness.
How to answer 9 of the most challenging questions kids love to ask, according to an expert
From 'Is Father Christmas real' (of course he is!) to 'Why is the sky blue?', youngsters know how to put parents on the spot.
Aberdeen MP in call for parents to heed advice on use of vitamin D for babies
A North-east politician is urging pregnant women and new parents to follow new guidelines on the use of a vitamin supplement for infants.
9 ways you overprotective parents can ease up on your children
An expert warns overprotectiveness can damage children, and gives tips on how parents can ease-up while still keeping their kids safe.
3 ways to boost your child’s health through their gut
Here's how to promote healthy gut bacteria in children that could last them a lifetime.
Two-year-old Rubi’s kidney disease has huge impact on family
A mum whose two-year-old daughter has a kidney disease that could see her requiring dialysis within a year, today told how the diagnosis has devastated her family.
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
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”.
Adele reveals battle with post-natal depression after birth of son
Adele has revealed she suffered post-natal depression after giving birth to her son and felt like she had made “the worst decision of my life”.
Dad brings his infant son’s weird and wonderful drawings to life
Six-year-old Dom is one creative fella.
Watch: Aberdeen mums welcome scheme to break down barriers to breastfeeding in public
Nursing mums have welcomed a new scheme which will help them breastfeed in public with confidence.