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After Wuthering Heights and Bridgerton, these 18th-century baby names are set to surge in 2026
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (753+ words) If you've spent any part of this month crying at Wuthering Heights on the moors via TikTok, you're in good company. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have sent Bront" fever to a whole new level, and parents-to-be are quietly taking…...
Netmums is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show 2026 – and we’re going LIVE
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (668+ words) If you're pregnant, knee-deep in newborn life or planning your next baby, clear your diary and book your ticket now! Netmums is the official podcast and media partner for the 2026 series of The Baby Show " and we're bringing the mics,…...
There's a reason your child only eats the same five foods – and it's not your fault
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1078+ words) Does your child refuse to eat anything new, or only accept the same meal served the same way, on the same plate? You might have been told they're just being fussy. But what if it's something more than that? According…...
4 phrases to say when your child can't handle losing – according to a psychotherapist
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (943+ words) Losing is hard. For some children, it's unbearable. One minute the game is going well. The next, the board is on the floor, someone is in tears, and you're wondering how a round of Snakes and Ladders escalated quite so…...
Is it normal for my child’s meltdowns to last over an hour?
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (506+ words) If your child's meltdowns regularly last 45 minutes, an hour " or longer " you might be left feeling drained, stressed and unsure what it means. In this episode of our Is It Normal? series, clinical psychologist and parent consultant Dr Jo Mueller…...
The rare three-letter Irish goddess baby girl name that parents will want to snatch before others
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (598+ words) Parents in Britain who love Irish baby names often run into the same snag " stunning choices, but spellings that leave grandparents and teachers guessing. Hidden in old Celtic stories is one tiny name that neatly dodges that problem. Rooted in…...
'I hate myself': 7 expert-backed ways to respond when your child says it
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1251+ words) Hearing your child say 'I hate myself' can stop you in your tracks. Your stomach drops, mind races and suddenly you're wondering whether this is a passing moment of frustration " or something you should be much more worried about. The…...
This rare Irish girl name UK parents keep overlooking has a deeply romantic meaning you'll want to steal
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (728+ words) Parents in Britain who love Irish heritage often find themselves scrolling through the same few girl names again and again, wondering if there is anything truly different left to discover. One quietly beautiful option has barely appeared on Ireland's official…...
Stop asking 'how was your day?' – 4 after-school phrases that actually gets children chatting, says parent coach
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (708+ words) The older kids get, the harder it becomes to stay connected " and most of us don't realise that the phrases we use might actually be making things worse. Parent coach Kristin Gallant, co-founder of the hugely popular 'Big Little Feelings…...
New device in the house? The 3 things parents should do before anyone logs in
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (699+ words) Advertisement Promotion with Office for Product Safety and Standards There's nothing quite like the excitement of unboxing a new phone, tablet, games console or laptop. Whether it's a birthday gift, or something your child saved up for themselves, the temptation…...