Mum's instinct correct after baby's rare disorder dismissed
Vanessa Hickle's baby Easton had rare brain conditions. Doctors initially blamed 'new parent anxiety' and said he was just 'chubby'. She urges parents to trust their instincts.
Category : Pediatrics
Girl, 2, killed in piranha attack at Brazilian riverside home
A two-year-old girl, Clara Vitoria, was eaten alive by piranhas after falling into a river near her family's home in Brazil. Read the full tragic story and details of the incident.
Viral Christmas haul sparks parenting debate on intention
An Australian dad's planned £2,600 Christmas gifts for his 10-year-old daughter went viral, igniting a global conversation on intentional parenting, budgeting, and celebrating a child's resilience.
Winter coat car seat danger warning for parents
An expert reveals why puffy coats in car seats are a crash risk and shares five safe ways to keep your baby warm during festive travel. Essential reading for UK parents.
Premature baby home after 547 days in hospital
Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks, finally leaves hospital after 547 days and five major operations. Read his family's incredible journey of hope and resilience.
Premature baby home after 18 months in hospital
Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks, celebrates his first Christmas at home after 547 days in NHS care for a life-threatening bowel condition. Read his family's incredible journey.
4-Word Statement To Stop Toddlers' Naughty Behaviour
A UK health visitor shares her simple method using consequences, not punishment, to curb hitting, biting and running away in toddlers. Learn the key phrase.
Girl, 4, in Hospital with Rare Brain Condition After Flu
A father from Corby issues an urgent warning after his healthy daughter, Sienna, 4, was diagnosed with Acute Necrotising Encephalitis following the flu. She faces a long hospital stay, missing Christmas.
Mortician's stark warning over dangerous children's toys
A US funeral director shares the three toys she'll never let her children play with after witnessing tragic accidents. Her urgent safety advice for parents this Christmas.
Newborn's fight against rare HLH disease after sudden fever
A newborn baby's life turned upside down by a rare autoimmune disorder. His parents share their story and hope as he prepares for a bone marrow transplant. Read their emotional journey.
Parents' pact to delay smartphones for children gains momentum
Over 165,000 UK parents have pledged to delay giving children smartphones. The Smartphone Free Childhood movement offers five key tips to reclaim family time and combat addiction this festive season.
Children's Commissioner's plea for phone-free Christmas
England's Children's Commissioner makes a heartfelt plea for parents to lead by example and put phones away this Christmas. New data reveals soaring screen time for both children and adults.
Mum's PS5 dilemma after son, 6, peeks at Christmas gift
A mother's tough lesson after her six-year-old secretly opened his PS5 present early went viral. Discover the divided reaction and the surprising birthday twist.
Children's Commissioner's plea for phone-free Christmas family time
England's Children's Commissioner urges parents to ditch smartphones this festive season. A new survey reveals nearly half of parents will allow phones at Christmas dinner, eroding family connection.
HHS Terminates AAP Funding After Vaccine Policy Clash
The US Department of Health has withdrawn multi-million-dollar grants from the American Academy of Pediatrics following its criticism of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's policies, impacting child health programmes.
Stem cell donor found for leukaemia boy Leo Sproson
A 16-year-old boy with leukaemia gets a 'perfect Christmas gift' as a stem cell donor is found following a Mirror and DKMS appeal. Over 1,700 people registered to help.
ADHD boy, 8, saves mum's life with 999 call
An eight-year-old boy with ADHD stayed calm and called an ambulance when his mother fell unconscious from septic shock. Hear their emotional story and the doctor's explanation.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Michigan Hospital's Nightly Vigil
A heartwarming nightly tradition sees volunteers shine flashlights into a Michigan children's hospital, offering hope and combating loneliness for young patients during the holidays.
Girl's post-flu leg pain reveals rare childhood myositis
A nine-year-old's severe leg pain after flu turned out to be acute childhood myositis. Her mother urges UK parents to listen to their children and trust their instincts.
Psychologist reveals 5 parenting mistakes that cause bad behaviour
A child psychologist identifies five everyday parental errors that accidentally trigger tantrums and outbursts. Learn the simple fixes to create a calmer home.
Global search for teen's stem cell donor sees huge response
Over 1,700 people have come forward to help Leo Sproson, 16, in his fight against leukaemia. The Mirror-backed appeal with DKMS seeks a match to save his life.
Robot tech lets ill children join playgrounds virtually
The Mirror's Christmas appeal supports Lifelites charity, providing AV1 robots and sensory tech to help thousands of life-limited children access education and combat loneliness. Donate now.
Community raises thousands for hospice supporting girl with cancer
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
Molly-Mae Hague's daughter Bambi has croup after hospital dash
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague reveals her toddler Bambi has croup and Tommy Fury was hospitalised with a severe illness. Get the full health update on the family's winter woes.
Experts warn against TikTok trend of feeding babies butter
A viral TikTok trend suggests feeding babies butter to aid sleep. Paediatric experts debunk the claim as misguided and potentially harmful. Discover safe, evidence-based sleep advice for exhausted parents.
NHS Doctor's Urgent Christmas Toy Safety Warning
An NHS paediatrician working in A&E has issued an urgent warning to parents, listing popular but hazardous toys to avoid this Christmas to prevent serious injuries and accidents.
Doctor brands Shay Mitchell's toddler beauty brand 'awful'
This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh criticises Shay Mitchell's new skincare line for children as young as three, warning it sends the 'wrong message'. Read the full backlash.
Boy, 6, dies from asthma attack while shopping
A mother shares her devastating loss after her six-year-old son died from a severe asthma attack just weeks before Christmas. The tragedy highlights a sobering national health statistic.
Melania Trump Visits Children's Hospital for Holidays
First Lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital, continuing a decades-old tradition. She read to young patients and wished them strength and toys from Santa.
Mum's plea after daughter drowns in neighbour's pool
Rhiannon Egan-Lee shares the tragic loss of her four-year-old daughter Ivy, who slipped through a faulty fence. She now campaigns for 'Ivy's Law' to overhaul pool safety rules.
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