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Today's parenting news

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  Schools letting down pupils, warns new report

  A new report by Ofsted has condemned standards of schools in England as 'patently inadequate'. Read more

   
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  Corrie's Tina gave birth with no gas and air

  Actress Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Louise in Coronation Street, has described how she gave birth without the need for an epidural or gas and air. Read more

   
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  Top policeman wants public to tackle crime

  A leading policeman says ticking off tearaways is better than sending them through the court system. Read more

   
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  Angelina admits it's too hard to breastfeed twins

  Actress Angelina Jolie has admitted breastfeeding twins was 'very hard'. Read more

   

This week's hot reads

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  Show-stopping celebrity baby names

  By Lucy Dimbylow

  From the quirky and unique to the downright strange, here's our pick of the A-list baby names. Read more

   
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  10 lunchbox tips that make a difference

  By Annabel Karmel MBE

  Making your kids lunchboxes healthy doesn't have to be a chore, just follow Annabel's easy tips Read more

   
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  'I want more me time'

  By Suzy Greaves

  Get to the bottom of what's stopping you getting some valuable peace and quiet Read more

   
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  Have a princess party

  By the UKfamily team

  What girl doesn't dream of being a princess – even for a day? So make her a party fit for royalty Read more

   
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  Our IVF story – part one

  By Cathy

  'Do I still want IVF? Of course I do! Don't I?' Read more

   
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  Reading with your child

  By Lucy Dimbylow, sponsored by Leapfrog

  So why is sharing a book so important for you both? Read more

   
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  We argue about sex all the time

  By Suzy Greaves

  Stop rowing in the bedroom and start having fun... Read more