10 baby names to avoid in 2026 as expert warns they're 'cringe'

Baby naming expert Chris Smith has shared 10 names parents might want to think twice about, warning that trendy choices…

'Daughter goes by her middle name and the reason for it really breaks my heart'

A woman has revealed her heartache after her hearing her daughter’s decision to use her middle name in every day…

Home Bargains 'giant' LED sleigh 'adds magical touch to homes for Christmas'

The budget retailer could have just the thing for festive fans looking for a ‘show-stopping’ decoration

‘I’ve found the perfect baby cot for a small bedroom and it costs 69p per sleep’

Looking for a bedside crib for a newborn baby but short on space in your bedroom? I think I’ve found…

'Family think I'm selfish for putting them on naughty list and cancelling Christmas'

A woman has sparked a debate after sharing how she has ‘cancelled’ her usual Christmas traditions -but says her family…

Mum left 'in tears' after planning seven-year-old's birthday then no one shows up

A mum has been left in tears after nobody showed up to her daughter’s seventh birthday party, despite sending positive…

Baby essentials you must buy new rather than secondhand as expert issues warnings

While buying pre-loved baby stuff is a great way to save money, here are the items that should always be…

'Our children's hospice creates magical Christmas memories for families to treasure'

As our amazing Mirror Christmas appeal for Lifelites continues, Amanda Stocks spends the day at The Treehouse children’s hospice in…

'I took my family to Lapland and one moment will stay with me forever'

You’re sure to create memories that’ll last a lifetime on a Christmas family holiday to Lapland in Finland, as our…

Parents left red-faced as study shows UK children know more about animals

More than seven in ten parents admit they have been asked questions they couldn’t answer