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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: J.K. Rowling attends "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on March 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

JK Rowling's views on trans people cost me my longest friendship

Families 13 hours ago By Anonymous

Jen Walpole - conceived at 41 after secondary infertility Jen Walpole is a BANT Registered Nutritionist specialising in Fertility and Pregnancy nutrition, supporting individuals and couples that are looking to optimise their fertility for conception, whether naturally or via IVF. Jen also works alongside Dr. Gergana Peeva, a Consultant Obstetrician and an accredited specialist in Fetal and Maternal Medicine at Bliss - Chelsea Clinic for Women & Children, consulting with Dr Peeva's patients for nutrition support throughout pregnancy.

I thought a second child would be straightforward - IVF was anything but

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Kat Storr: 9 kids parties in a fortnight: Am I cruel if I start saying no?

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I'm happy in my relationship but we have a shameful secret

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Tania Kalila looks over two women during a lash technician training programme.

I made a simple offer to new mums — the response from 150 women floored me

Families January 27, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

Split image of Amanda Biddle with her five-year-old daughter, Maisie, and a picture of Maisie wearing a pink glittery dress.

I let my five-year-old legally change her name — she came out the womb hating it

Families January 27, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

Nellie McQuinn: Writing a will

I thought my kids' future was secure - a crucial document was invalid

Lifestyle January 24, 2026 By Nellie McQuinn

Online doctor visit: woman expecting baby consults with physician via laptop in bed

The maternity pay loophole all new mums need to know about

Money January 23, 2026 By Alice Giddings

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Louise Pearce's son Thomas

My 8-year-old's speech slowed down - 10 months later he was gone

Health January 19, 2026 By Louise Pearce

I told my son I was trans - nothing prepared me for the response

Lifestyle January 18, 2026 By Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.

Emily Andre reveals she avoids complimenting 11-year-old daughter's appearance

Showbiz January 16, 2026 By Emily Bashforth

Young dad at home holds newborn baby while he sleeps

There's one big problem with the government's new paternity leave policy

Families January 13, 2026 By Alice Giddings

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The question that made me realise my husband was abusing me

Families January 12, 2026 By Anonymous

A mother with her child inside their kitchen, making food.

Aldi's 'lifesaver' baby event returns — with cheap Nuby RapidCool, toddler tower and more

Families January 9, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

Martine Purdy's son Franki in hospital.

I put my son to bed with a 'chest infection' — the next morning he was in a coma

Health January 9, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

Catherine Balavage: Why I've stopped eating out with my kids

Eating out used to be a luxury - until I had children

Families December 29, 2025 By Catherine Balavage

Catherine Lofthouse: I make my kids pay for their own Christmas presents

I make my children pay for their own Christmas presents

Money December 24, 2025 By Catherine Lofthouse

Porn and presents with the kids: Life as an OnlyFans star on Christmas day

Sex December 24, 2025 By Alice Giddings