There are no happy endings when the state comes home
Polly Toynbee: When officials intervene in family life it's emotional politics that count.
Unsafe convictions
Three judges rightly called for a halt to the prosecution of parents for the murder of their children where there was disagreement between experts on the cause of death.
Cameron’s Law
More disabled children are surviving birth and living longer. With my disabled child trust fund, they will get the resources they need earlier, writes David Cameron.
Sparing the rod
Mary Marsh and Anne Atkins discuss whether or not parents should be legally prevented from smacking their children.
Call for an end to cot death court anguish
As Trupti Patel is cleared of killing her babies, experts urge overhaul of way bereaved mothers are treated.
Children before cash
Oliver James: Better childcare will do more for our wellbeing than greater affluence.