Articles Tagged: mothers

The Primary Days: Playground politics

By Elsie Button, May 24, 2012

Even at the age of 37 years old, the school playground reduces me to a paranoid wreck - in true schoolgirl-esque style I have thoughts such as "why won't that mum talk to me" and "I wish I had shoes like hers".

Newborn babies given to the wrong mothers in hospital mix-up

By Keith Kendrick, Apr 25, 2012

Two devastated mothers were reunited with their babies today - after they had each been given the other's newborn by mistake.

Parents could get a DVD showing them how to play with their children

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Apr 20, 2012

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has suggested 'Health visitors or midwives should consider using interactive video guidance' to help mums bond with their babies.

Anxious mothers cause children to sleep badly, claims report

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Apr 17, 2012

Mums who are anxious about their kids sleeping routines might actually be causing their children's poor sleeping habits, a new study claims.

Three-year-old girl to parade in high heels and bikini in Britain's first baby beauty pageant

By parentdish.co.uk, Apr 12, 2012

Her eyes are big, blue and adorned with eyeshadow and mascara. Her mouth is accentuated with pink lipstick and long, blonde curls tumble down her back. Among her many new acquisitions is the attention-grabbing outfit Lexci will be wearing for her moment in the spotlight — high heels and a bikini-style two-piece. Lexci is only three years old.

Most British mothers feel guilty about going to work

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Mar 8, 2012

PA A survey of mothers has found the majority of us feel guilty about going out to work and not devoting enough time ...

Things I wish my mother had told me - and what I should tell my daughter

By Glynis Kozma, Jan 7, 2012

I wish my mother had told me that she was still learning, and simply doing her best. It might have taken the wind out of my flouncing-out-of-the-house teenage tantrums.

Staying friends once you have children

By Jackie Cosh, Dec 18, 2011

Before I became a mum I used to notice how the mums in the office had social lives which revolved around their children and women they had met through their children.