124 Sure Start centres have closed since coalition took power
Education minister reveals figures that undermine prime minister's claim to be committed to reducing child poverty
Smoking and drinking in pregnancy ‘harms 10,000 babies in UK each year’
Newborns suffer permanent harm, including brain damage, disability or physical deformity, says top children's doctor
Has the ‘new man’ triumphed at last?
Are you a man growing a moustache for charity next month? Do you, like one in seven dads, look after the kids? The new man has triumphed, writes William Leith
Problem solved
Our 11-year-old has suddenly become scared of sleeping by himself. Should we let him spend the night in our bed?
How good is sex education in schools?
A new report says that young people find their sex and relationship education lacking. So what can be done to improve it?
Breastfed babies are smarter and get a better chance in life
Encouraging disadvantaged mothers to breastfeed should be a key part of the government's plan for improving social mobility
Dr Dillner’s health dilemmas: should I sleep-train my baby?
It's one of the most controversial subjects for parents, but can a regular routine help your baby learn to get to sleep?
Back-to-school bugs
Children can catch an array of gruesome-sounding illnesses off fellow pupils. But don't worry, few are as bad as you might think
Why we should trust instinct over technology
New parents are turning to apps and websites. But one sceptic thinks we should trust our instincts
Resisting the supermarket tantrum – and the flirty cartoon cow
Sarah Ditum: Food companies and commercial broadcasters are never going to help you in your quest to stop your child's demands for junk