Children

Empty nesters 'not too old' to become foster carers

I can't operate at a loss, says childminder

'If our daughter was screened at birth she could have been treated'

Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

Children's mental health 'worse in deprived areas'

The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side

'Significant' demand in young people's care

Hospice pupils 'want to live life to the full'

Scotland misses targets on reducing child poverty

Free bus passes to get under-18s to school or work

'Care order that restricted freedom as child left me traumatised'

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Under-fire child services failing to 'get a grip'

Months-old baby undergoes double heart surgery

Play area set to reopen after almost three years

Trade skills workshops for Ukrainian kids

'Society thinks you are a child abuser'

Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss's online safety advice sparks debate

Little Stars lights up with £5k from Comic Relief

Who can get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

'Removing No Ball Games signs will help kids play'

Children's tooth decay issues tackled in schools

Calls to reopen Jersey sports centre crèche