Mumsnet in the Media
For over 20 years Mumsnet has been making headlines, from passionate campaigning to funny threads. See a selection of our press highlights here:
October 2023
Thousands of people over 50 quit work as fractures take toll, Today’s Chronic, 1st October
Sunak’s appeal is lost to half the electorate, The Times, 3rd October
How Kate Middleton's decision to ditch dresses for suits shows a new-found confidence as she 'spreads her wings' to work on campaigns close to her heart, The Daily Mail, 6th October
Are private landlords being ripped off by letting agent fees?, The Times, 20th October
The 10 ways to survive a flight delay with your children, The Telegraph, 20th October
When I rang for help, the nurse shrugged: ‘Not my baby, not my problem’, The Telegraph, 24th October
September 2023
Over half of women who had traumatic childbirth say ordeal ‘put them off more kids’, The Independent, 15th September
Women 'failed at every stage' of maternity care with 'many made to feel they were to blame', Sky News, 15th September
Ask your husband how often he thinks about the Roman Empire – the answer might surprise you, The Telegraph, 15th September
‘I’ve never felt so helpless... That night was hell’: The women who endured traumatic childbirths, The Independent, 18th September
The maternity unit is no place for a culture war, The New Statesman, 23rd September
Not even bankers wear ties and blazers any more. So why should schoolchildren?, The Guardian, 25th September
Bridget Phillipson says private schools will have to make savings like everyone else in VAT fees row, i News, 28th September
Small private schools fear closure under Labour’s VAT plan, The Times, 29th September
Open letter to the Chancellor: Boost NHS and the economy in the Autumn Statement, The Express, 30th September
August 2023
'I don’t come here to enjoy other people’s children!’ Should pubs and restaurants be kid-free zones?, The Guardian, 1st August
Tourists heading to Italy this summer need to be aware of little-known rule that could get them kicked out of swimming pools, The Daily Mail, 6th August
How Rihanna made it sexy (not frumpy) to dress like a mum, The Telegraph, 10th August
Michael Mosley recommends cutting out one daily habit to reduce risk of dementia, The Mirror, 15th August
Time to cut the blame game amid another NHS childbirth scandal, The Times, 15th August
What estate agents get up to in your home – and how they’re being caught, The Telegraph, 17th August
MumsGPT: the AI chatbot trained on two decades of parenting advice, The Telegraph, 20th August
July 2023
Boris Johnson as a dad - 'bizarre birthday parties, slammed by daughter, love child plot', The Mirror, 11th July
I want to take a new job but what I earn will barely cover the cost of childcare - why do mums always have to sacrifice their careers?, The Daily Mail, 14th July
Michael Mosley names best diet for losing weight 'fast' and one important food, The Daily Record, 20th July
Michael Mosley explains why diets are difficult to stick to and how to fix it, The Daily Record, 20th July
Dr Michael Mosley shares best method for weight loss - and it's not low-fat diet, The Mirror, 27th July
June 2023
Gossip, money and sexting: how school gate mothers are inspiring TV and novels, The Times, 4th June
NO KID-DING Mum reveals simple tip for keeping kids entertained on a long-haul flight – and it costs just £3, The Sun, 11th June
Let’s chew it over: a look at gummy supplements, The Guardian, 26th June
DINNER WINNER Asda makes major changes in cafes – and parents will love it for the summer holidays, The Sun, 29th June
May 2023
Patriotic princess! Kate stuns in a recycled red Eponine coat with satin blue lining and a white Suzannah dress to fly the flag ahead of the Coronation, Mail on Sunday, 4th May
'Very quiet weekend, nothing happening at all!' Prince William jokes with the crowds as he and Kate hit the pub ahead of King Charles' Coronation, Daily Mail, 4th May
Prince of Wales pulls a pint on pub trip amid Coronation rehearsals, The Telegraph, 4th May
The ‘Kate effect’: how the Princess of Wales became the royals’ not-so-secret weapon, The Guardian, 6th May
Sats exams ‘designed to be challenging’, DfE tells aggrieved parents and teachers, The Guardian, 12th May
'Daisy May Cooper was inspired 'by Mumsnet' to get divorce after growing 'tired' of hubby', The Mirror, 14th May
UK schools minister promises to review Sats paper that left pupils ‘in tears, The Guardian, 16th May
Doctor warns price of baby formula is 'national crisis' - as Rishi Sunak suggests govt is doing enough to help, Sky News, 16th May
Poor maternity care left us in danger, say one in four mothers, The Times, 28th May
Almost a QUARTER of mothers claim poor NHS maternity care left them or their baby in danger, The Daily Mail, 29th May
April 2023
The cost of childcare is driving women out of the workforce International Business Times, 11th April
What is sex for rent and why are ministers proposing a new law to tackle it The Big Issue, 24th April
How often do married couples have sex? Yahoo UK, 27th April
British head teachers are among the best paid in Europe so why are they striking? The Times, 30th April
March 2023
This International Women’s Day, politicians must recommit to making progress The Times, 8th March
Forget this childcare tinkering – Hunt should just give parents tax breaks The Telegraph, 15th March
CHILDCARE JACKPOT Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils bumper package of childcare support in Budget designed to get Britain working The Sun, 15th March
Inequality starts before birth – so child benefits should too The Guardian, 28th March
February 2023
How to keep children busy while you’re working from home, The Times, 1 February
Will You Try The Mumsnet Vibrator?, Grazia, 1st February
Rishi Sunak blasts Keir Starmer and accuses Labour leader of siding with strikers as parents warn teachers not to make children pawns in pay fight, Daily Mail, 2 February
Bill to extend maternity protections passes in House of Commons, The Guardian, 3 February
Granny daycare: have the silver saviours had enough?, The Times, 4 February
Hags by Victoria Smith review — the demonisation of middle-aged women, The Times, 24 February
January 2023
Nearly half of parents feel unable to access NHS care for their children, The Telegraph, 6 January
Almost half of parents 'feel unable to access NHS care for their children’ , Wales Online, 6 January
Unions to meet Education Secretary after teachers vote to strike over pay, The Independent, 18 January
'I’m pregnant again after four miscarriages. I fear the worst’, The Times, 27 January
Which Nina Simone song was a tribute to the writer Lorraine Hansberry? The Saturday quiz, The Guardian, 28 January.
Schools plan art activities and giant classes as teachers strike, Sunday Times, 29 January
A menopause law? We’ve survived without one, Sunday Times, 29 January
Families to face disruption as Wednesday´s teachers´ strike looms, Daily Mail, 31 January
LOCKDOWN 2023 Britain plunges into lockdown as Union barons bring country to a standstill, The Sun, 31 January
Teachers who strike could still claim pay, The Telegraph, 31 January
December 2022
Struggling families may be 'unable to feed babies safely' due to the soaring cost of infant formula - with the cheapest brand now 22% more expensive The Daily Mail, 6 December
Cost-of-living crisis: Struggling families ‘unable to feed babies’ The Times, 6 December
Fears skyrocketing formula milk costs will force babies into hospitals with serious illness The Independent, 6 December
The best heated blankets, hot water bottles and gilets to buy now The Times, 21 December
Motherland festive special: A Christmas Carol for the Mumsnet generation The New Statesman, 23 December
2022 TV quiz - 20 questions to test your memory on this year's best shows The Sunday Mirror, 24 December
November 2022
Starmer: We must protect safe spaces for women The Times, 2 November
He's now talking tough on trans children, immigration levels and eco-zealots... So has Keir Starmer finally grasped that the Tories are there for the taking? The Daily Mail, 13 November
Pay more tax, get less in return: this budget lays bare the bleak reality of Britain’s economy The Guardian, 17 November
Twitter? Elon Musk should have bought Mumsnet The Times, 19 November
Are you worried about the cost of Christmas this year? The Sunday Mirror, 21 November
October 2022
Campaign for paid miscarriage leave builds momentum as pregnancy charities add their voice Glasgow Live, 1 October
How Inflation Affects Hybrid Workers in 2022 Today News, 4 October
Pupils should spend LONGER days in school to help parents struggling with high childcare costs, Children's Commissioner says The Daily Mail, 12 October
Just the ticket: first family lounge on UK railway opened at King’s Cross station The Evening Standard, 12 October
I’m a sex expert – here’s how to get the spark back in your bedroom no matter what age you are The Sun, 21 October
Loneliness is a struggle for new parents – can we all stop pretending everything’s ok? The Guardian, 25 October
Why are so few women having children? Because motherhood is warped by social media The Times, 27 October
Starmer: UK does not need a comedian as prime minister The Daily Mail, 29 October
Keir Starmer shares his daughter's savage - but adorable - putdown about his speeches The Sunday Mirror, 29 October
UK does not need a comedian as PM, says Labour leader Keir Starmer The Guardian, 29 October
September 2022
The pros and cons of a four-day working week The Week, 21 September
March of the Mummies comes to Bristol to demand fair deal for working parents Bristol Post, 21 September
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget unfairly targets women who work part time i news, 26 September
It’s childcare, not the NHS, that holds the key to Labour winning the next election i news, 28 September
Mumsnet Teams Up With Chetwood Financial To Launch New Family-Focused Financial Services Business Mondays, 29 September
August 2022
I had a ‘missed miscarriage’ and kept asking myself one question – how had I not noticed? The Independent, 4 August
The Conservatives have made childcare unavailable and unaffordable The New Statesman, 17 August
Women are moving away from the Conservatives — but it’s not too late to stop them The Times, 18 August
“Please! Not another group chat”: inside WhatsApp’s slippery social politics Stylist, 20 August
July 2022
The secret to having a good relationship with your adult children in 2022 The Times, 3 July
First Morbius, now Minions – memes are ruining movies The Telegraph, 5 July
A man can’t fix childcare. Only a woman can. | Money | The Times The Times, 9 July
Confessions of a bewildered new mum | Times2 | The Sunday Times, The Sunday Times, 10 July
'The childcare system is a shambles ... it's horrendous we can't afford a second child' The Telegraph, 11 July
Young, gifted, anxious: why Cambridge students are struggling | Times2 | The Times The Times, 12 July
A tale of two female Tory candidates, only one can tell you what a woman is, writes LOUISE PERRY | Daily Mail Online The Daily Mail, 13 July
Has Penny Mordaunt got away with the worst Mumsnet performance ever? | The Independent The Independent, 13 July
Why Penny Mordaunt reminds me of Jeremy Corbyn The Telegraph, 14 July
Fewer adults per child in nurseries may be the worst idea the Government has ever had The i Paper, 14 July
British women taken to court over abortions | News | The Sunday Times The Times, 17 July
It must be terribly difficult being the only one in the village with a pool The Telegraph, 18 July
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to mull who would be in their Cabinets The Telegraph, 21 July
50 hacks to make this the best holiday of your life – and avoid the travel chaos The Telegraph, 23 July
I racked up £38,000 of debt to save my career when I had a baby: In the first part of a major series on women at work, Femail investigates the crippling toll children can take on a mother's job prospects The Mail on Sunday, 27 July
Universal free childcare could be truly transformational – Labour must back it Labour List, 28 July
June 2022
Boris Johnson presses EU on overhaul of Northern Ireland trading regime The Financial Times, 1 June
Johnson says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to quit as UK prime minister The Financial Times, 1 June
Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Tourists told 'take just a rucksack' on flight The Telegraph, 1 June
I’ll extend childcare support to after-school clubs, Boris Johnson tells parents The Telegraph, 1 June
Boris Johnson puts Cabinet reshuffle on ice as partygate revolt grows The Telegraph, 1 June
Boris Johnson forced to deny he's a 'habitual liar' in brutal Mumsnet Q&A The Mirror, 1 June
Boris Johnson moans Partygate's been 'totally miserable' and he didn't even eat his cake The Mirror, 1 June
Boris Johnson struggles to name favourite kid's book - despite doing 'lots of parenting' The Mirror, 1 June
The PM tells Mumsnet CEO: 'I Must deliver election promises' The Daily Mail, 1 June
Mumsnet CEO suggests Boris Johnson is 'winging it' as PM The Daily Mail, 1 June
Dominic Raab insists MP 'didn't intend' to breach the law The Daily Mail, 1 June
Why should we believe a habitual liar?': Boris Johnson faces the wrath of Mumsnet readers over Partygate but denies eating cake at 'miserable' No10 birthday bash that landed him a police fine The Daily Mail, 1 June
PM dismisses `habitual liar´ claims and insists he will not quit over No 10 parties The Daily Mail, 1 June
Schools are being forced to replace hot meals with sandwiches for vulnerable pupils due to inflation and funding cuts The Daily Mail, 1 June
Another ‘red wall’ Tory MP criticises Johnson’s Partygate apology The Guardian, 1 June
Boris Johnson denies being 'habitual liar' in Mumsnet interview – video The Guardian, 1 June
Boris Johnson: allies brand Tory rebels ‘narcissists’ The Times, 2 June
Boris Johnson promises to cut costs of childcare The Times, 2 June
The Times view on the threat to Boris Johnson’s leadership: Dire Straits The Times, 2 June
Priti Patel tells Tories pushing for Boris Johnson´s resignation to `forget it´ The Daily Mail, 2 June
Britannicus, review: from incels to Putin, Racine's dusty old play feels oddly relevant The Telegraph, 2 June
Forget it' Priti Patel takes aim at Tory MPs calling for Boris Johnson to resign over partygate The Telegraph, 2 June
Don’t overshadow jubilee by plotting against PM, Patel tells MPs The Guardian, 2 June
PM urges end to 'pointless' N Ireland goods checks - Financial Times (print), 2 June
Johnson takes further flak but insists No 10 drinks lifted morale - Financial Times (print), 2 June
Tory revolt descends into shambles over Brexit and 'ceasefire' plea: Anti-Boris factions squabble over ringleader's call rejoin EU single market as some want to hold off no-confidence vote until after by-elections The Mail on Sunday, 3 June
Boris Johnson getting booed at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee could be terminal for him The Mirror, 3 June
Digested week: no one knows if my taste will come back – still, glad Covid’s over The Guardian, 3 June
Does Boris Johnson have a ‘woman problem’? The Guardian, 3 June
‘I’m at an impasse’: can Boris Johnson win over the ‘Waitrose woman’? The Guardian, 3 June
The Times diary: Festivity went up in flames The Times, 3 June
As PM, I can see you all need a drink. ‘Booze!’ they shouted at St Pauls The Times, 3 June
Boris Johnson could face a Tory leadership challenge 'every THREE MONTHS' under new plans to cut the time-limit on Conservative Party no confidence votes The Daily Mail, 4 June
Held back: the mothers who can’t afford to return to work The Times, 5 June
Spirited, funny and doing her duty: my nana was the queen of my life The Times, 5 June
Nonfiction: Julie Myerson’s new novel is a defence of her own parenting The Times, 5 June
How it feels to get dragged online The Times, 6 June
I may be wrong but I think Boris Johnson is done for. I can’t see his Tory cult surviving The Guardian, 6 June
What happens now as Boris Johnson survives no confidence vote - worst could be yet to come The Mirror, 6 June
North Sea operator Serica Energy boosts investment to cut cost of windfall tax The Times, 7 June
How to tell lies in 2022 — it’s easy, just ask Boris The Times, 10 June
Public bodies should slash fees to support families, Boris Johnson's policy chief says The Telegraph, 11 June
I asked Boris Johnson about the childcare crisis. His response? ‘More Tumble Tots’ The Guardian, 14 June
Nicholas Hytner: ‘I’ve never known such a censorious time in theatre’ The Telegraph, 17 June
Seventy per cent of British voters say the cost of childcare keeps mothers at home The New Statesman, 22 June
Online Safety Bill shows we’ve replaced Eurocrats with our own mandarins The Times, 27 June
The Online Safety Bill has terrifying implications The Telegraph, 27 June
British child care is expensive The Economist, 30 June
May 2022
Kwarteng and Sunak at odds over windfall tax on oil and gas profits The Guardian, 1 May
Kwasi Kwarteng at odds with chancellor on energy windfall tax | News | The Times The Times, 2 May
Fuel giant BP DOUBLES its profits as British drivers struggle to afford to fill their tanks The Sun, 3 May
Vulnerable, British and black? Now that's enough to have you face deportation | Afua Hirsch | The Guardian The Guardian, 3 May
Shell profits soar to record £7bn as energy crisis leaves families unable to heat homes - Mirror Online The Mirror, 5 May
EXCLUSIVE: 'It's helped me not to feel alone': Perrie Edwards reveals she's obsessed with parenting forum Mumsnet as she juggles tour life with baby son Axel, nine months The Daily Mail, 6 May
Mumsnet's founder Justine Roberts: “It is a place where women can speak the truth” - New Statesman The New Statesman, 18 May
Windfall tax: which cabinet ministers are for and against it? | Economic policy | The Guardian The Guardian, 21 May
How Boris Johnson gathered the 'ammunition' to get Rishi Sunak to open his wallet The Telegraph, 26 May
April 2022
Kate Ferdinand: 'I blame Disney. Not all stepmothers are evil' | The Sunday Times Magazine The Times, 3 April
Average nursery place cost soars by nearly £1,500 in five years – Labour | The Independent The Independent, 3 April
How to cut the cost of childcare | Money | The Times The Times, 9 April
Don't know if you want a baby? You're not alone | News | The Times The Times, 9 April
'I was told they didn't offer C-sections' – the dangerous obsession with 'natural births' | Childbirth | The Guardian The Guardian, 14 April
EXCLUSIVE: Couples 'can't afford to start families' as cost of raising a child from infancy to adulthood soars, costing the average Brit a staggering £320,000 (the same price as a three-bed home in the Cotswolds!) The Daily Mail, 17 April
Higher childcare spending piles more misery on to families The Telegraph, 22 April
The Guardian view on online dangers: the internet needs a retrofit The Guardian, 26 April
Rishi Sunak threatens oil and gas giants with windfall tax on profits The Telegraph, 27 April
Video: Labour fury as Rishi Sunak is CLEARED by ministerial standards watchdog over his US Green Card and wife's non-dom tax status The Daily Mail, 27 April
Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn on UK windfall tax for oil and gas industry | Financial Times The Financial Times, 27 April
Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn on UK oil and gas windfall tax | Economic policy | The Guardian The Guardian, 27 April
Rishi Sunak says it'd be 'silly' to give families any more energy bills help right now The Mirror, 27 April
Rishi Sunak shares fears that women's rights are being eroded | News | The Times The Times, 27 April
Politics live: Tory MP 'watched porn on phone in Commons' | News | The Times The Times, 27 April
UK's Rishi Sunak Says He'd Consider Windfall Tax on Energy Firms - Bloomberg Bloomberg, 27 April
UK's Rishi Sunak Says He'd Consider Windfall Tax on Energy Firms - Bloomberg Bloomberg, 28 April
Invest in gas and wind or face more taxes, BP and Shell told | News | The Times The Times, 28 April
The Times diary: Best woman for the job | News The Times, 28 April
Chancellor warns homeowners mortgage payments could rise by more than £1,000 as interest rates increase to 2.5 per cent over the next year The Daily Mail, 28 April
Homeowners warned mortgage payments could rise by more than £1,000 in next year – but there's a way to stop it The Sun, 28 April
Rishi Sunak tells energy bosses to invest in UK or face crippling windfall tax The Sun, 28 April
The Tories have no answer to the cost of living crisis. Labour must make them pay | Gaby Hinsliff | The Guardian The Guardian, 28 April
Sunak would do well to retain option of windfall tax on oil and gas profits | Nils Pratley | The Guardian The Guardian, 28 April
How would a UK windfall tax on oil and gas profits work? | Oil | The Guardian The Guardian, 28 April
Kremlin earns record profit from Gazprom The Telegraph, 28 April
Energy industry exposes 'economic illiteracy' of Rishi Sunak's windfall tax threat The Telegraph, 29 April
Who's responsible for that Tory catchphrase 'Levelling Up'? The answer may surprise you The Telegraph, 29 April
Kwasi Kwarteng warns Shell and BP they must invest in the UK as a 'quid pro quo' after Chancellor Rishi Sunak threatened windfall tax on massive profits The Daily Mail, 29 April
Oil and gas industry defends North Sea spending levels as Kwarteng urges more The Guardian, 29 April
Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn on UK windfall tax for oil and gas industry | Financial Times The Financial Times 30 April
March 2022
I have a 'crush' on Zelensky. I'm pretty sure everybody does | Times2 | The Times The Times, 3 March
In defence of Mumsnet | Prospect Magazine Prospect, 3 March
Childcare costs placing huge pressure on family budgets - TUC The Daily Mail, 17 March
Childcare costs placing huge pressure on family budgets – TUC The Independent, 17 March
Childcare is costing parents more than half of their pay The Metro, 17 March
Jacqueline Wilson interview: I avoid some subjects – but children aren't such innocent little things The Telegraph, 20 March
'They're entitled to know the world isn't always a safe place': how to talk to your children about the permacrisis | Parents and parenting | The Guardian The Guardian, 23 March
Entrepreneurs' rage at Sunak over share options | Business | The Times The Times, 24 March
Childcare Is Costing Families More Than Their Rent Or Mortgage Huffington Post, 25 March
Childcare costs have spiralled for two-thirds of UK families, survey shows The Guardian, 25 March
Two-thirds of families pay more for childcare than their mortgage The Telegraph, 25 March
Fifth of mothers felt pressured to have natural birth, poll reveals The Daily Mail, 30 March
February 2022
Blaming Carrie Johnson for No 10 mess is deeply unfair The Times, 1 February
Truss and Sunak blown out of the water by Tory backbenchers in vote to replace Boris The Express, 2 February
Parents hit out at extra mock exams for overworked pupils, The Telegraph, 7 February
Decision on Covid vaccines for children aged five to 11 expected in days The Telegraph, 9 February
Democracy in Scotland: Women are being put off politics by replacement of reasoned debate with tribalism, insults and misogynist abuse – Susan Dalgety | The Scotsman The Scotsman, 11 February
A parents' guide to happier children | Weekend | The Times The Times, 11 February
End to pills-by-post policy will stop home abortions | News | The Times The Times, 24 February
Home abortions to come to an end for women The Telegraph, 24 February
Business of the House: 24 Feb 2022: House of Commons debates - TheyWorkForYou They Work For You, 24 February
Winter baby boom of 2011 means toughest-ever competition for school places on ‘National Offer Day’ The Telegraph, 28 February
January 2022
Here's a clue: if a thing is 'sensitive', don't put it in an email to 100 people | Times2 | The Times The Times, 12 January
The only real way Prince Andrew can clear his name is with a court victory – but it is a high-stakes gamble The Telegraph, 13 January
Soaring childcare costs force Suffolk family to sell home and downsize as charities warn of crisis | ITV News Anglia ITV, 22nd January
'It's like they're a cog in a giant wheel, churning out results': The parents' view on education | Education Commission | The Times The Times, 26 January
Motherhood doesn't have to mean misery | News | The Sunday Times The Times, 29 January
December 2021
'I took out a £10k loan to pay for childcare': crippling costs force women out of work The Telegraph, 4 December
Arthur's tragic tale shows how lockdown became an abusers' charter The Telegraph, 7 December
Saga is first company to offer paid leave for grandparents The Telegraph, 9 December
An insurance company for people over 50 is giving employees paid leave when their grandchild is born Business Insider, 9 December
Is graternity leave a silver bullet or poisoned chalice for our army of grandparent carers? The Telegraph, 9 December
Saga to give employees paid leave for the birth of a grandchild | The Independent The Independent, 9 December
Saga will introduce paid leave for the birth of a grandchild France 24, 9 December
The reason behind Britain's 'alarming' spike in dairy allergies The Telegraph, 13 December
Jonathan Van-Tam: the pandemic's unlikely cult hero on what the future holds | The Sunday Times Magazine The Times, 26 December
November 2021
Covid: Health fears and confusion leave millions unjabbed | News | The Times The Times, 6 November
Dr Emma Ross: Research into women’s sport could lead to more medals | Sport | The Times The Times, 11 November
Malala Yousafzai is right to find feminism and integrity in the institution of marriage - New Statesman The New Statesman, 17 November
Now is the winter of our vaginal discontent, but I'm not putting my knickers in the microwave | Times2 | The Times The Times, 18 November
October 2021
Want a mortgage? Only if you take your child out of nursery The Telegraph, 2 October
Calls for employment law change as parents routinely forced to use holiday leave to look after sick children | The Independent The Independent, 7 October
Working parents desire extension of Statutory Sick Leave - HRreview, HR Review, 8 October
Working parents want to extend legal sick leave - London News Time London News Times, 8 October
Childcare costs: Pleas for system to be overhauled with working parents spending half of their wages The i news, 10 October
'Lies travel faster than the truth': where we went wrong with pregnant women and Covid The Telegraph, 11 October
Prince Andrew is a master of self-importance. But he is not the only one I know | Times2 | The Times The Times, 13 October
Sainsbury's children's clothing tells girls to 'stay home' and boys they're 'unstoppable' | The Independent The Independent, 13 October
Unpacking our cultural obsession with baby names | The Independent The Independent, 19 October
Catechism Class at British Universities - Areo Areo Magazine, 26 October
The Untold Story of the Contraceptive Pill Wired, 27 October
September 2021
How to use less water: get down and dirty | Times2 | The Times The Times, 6 September
New mothers’ social networking app Mush bought by Mumsnet The Times, 7 September
How to survive an empty nest when your children leave home The i paper
UK failing on childcare, finds survey of over 20,000 working parents The Guardian, 12 September
Lockdown has made UK families reconsider the cost of childcare – and they're furious | Gaby Hinsliff | The Guardian The Guardian, 13 September
Most parents think the Government does not provide enough childcare support | Nursery World Nursery World, 12 September
The NDA Publishing Roundtable: A bright future beckons in the post-cookie world - New Digital Age The New Digital Age, 13 September
Study finds UK childcare system is 'failing' parents | Metro News The Metro, 13 September
August 2021
The motherhood dilemma: When does ambivalence tip into regret? | The Independent Independent, 1 August
GCSEs and A levels results days 2021: What are TAGs? | TES Magazine The Times Education Supplement, 4 August
French and Spanish families are buying £15m London penthouses to ensure places at top state schools The Telegraph, 5 August
Gen-Z and millennials are ensuring signet rings are no longer the preserve of the posh The Telegraph, 8 August
GCSE and A levels 2021: How teachers got to results day | Tes Magazine The Times Education Supplement, 9 August
Can he fix it? Of course he can. But with Bob that's only half the battle | Business | The Times The Times, 12 August
Why it’s ok to grieve for your pre-child life The Independent, 13 August
‘It became a compulsion’: how fertility forums took over my life | Fertility problems | The Guardian The Guardian, 14 August
Hurrah for Rishi, he's got middlebrow tastes — just like most of us | Times2 | The Times The Times, 16 August
Boris Johnson is giving up alcohol while Carrie is pregnant - is it an act of solidarity or an empty gesture? The i paper, 16 August
Lack of reforms to Child Maintenance Service leaving women 'fearing for their lives' The i paper, 18 August
The new rules of modern grandparenting – would you pass the test? The Telegraph, 21 August
Paul Abbott: 'I have written two scenes I can't bear to watch' | Television | The Guardian The Guardian, 23 August
What is your supermarket 'snob' tribe? The Telegraph, 23 August
Plans to tax disposable nappies `untrue´ says Number 10 The Daily Mail, 31 August
Families face tax on nappies in fight against single-use plastic | News | The Times The Times, 31 August
Disposable nappy tax being discussed in bid to tackle single-use plastics - Wales Online Wales Online, 31 August
July 2021
Hundreds of women with menopause are struggling to get treatment Metro, 1 July
Women struggling to get treatment for menopause - survey Daily Mail, 1 July
Stella Creasy MP's Maternity Cover Challenge – Global Legal Chronicle Global Legal Chronicle, 1 July
Only third of women given treatment for menopause, study suggests | Express.co.uk, The Express, 1sJuly
How Britain's private schools lost their grip on Oxbridge | Financial Times The Financial Times, 2 July
Many menopausal women believe HRT is linked to breast cancer, according to a new study, Woman and Home, 2 July
What's worse? The mobbing of Chris Whitty or stalking a 'betrayed wife'? | Catherine Bennett | The Guardian The Guardian, 3 July
'I'm planning to have baby on my own – but I'm scared I'll regret it' The Telegraph, 4 July
The secrets of the high-stakes state school that turns out champions like Emma Raducanu The Telegraph, 5 July
Amazon is launching an Echo Dot for kids as young as three, with tech to encourage 'pleases' and 'thank yous' inews, 7 July
The vaccine and periods: are women's concerns being dismissed? The Telegraph, 8 July
Online abuse: it's not just men who do it | Times2 | The Times The Times, 15 July
GCSEs 2021: Teacher-assessed grades unfair, say parents | Tes Magazine The Times Education Supplement, 17 July
The Rise Of The One-Child Family Refinery 29, 27 July
'A nightmare scenario': how an anti-trans Instagram post led to violence in the streets | LGBT rights | The Guardian The Guardian, 28 July
Should men be banned from standing outside changing rooms in lingerie stores? A mother makes a case | The Independent Independent, 29 July
June 2021
New Look accused of 'sexualising kids' by selling padded bikinis for girls aged 9 - Mirror Online The Mirror, 1 June
The trouble with being a teenage boy today | Magazine | The Times The Times, 4 June
All In It Together by Alwyn Turner, review — Britain in the Blair, Brown and Cameron years | Culture | The Sunday Times The Times, 6 June
Ministers 'knowingly underfunding' childcare sector in England | Early years education | The Guardian The Guardian, 15 June
‘I got PTSD after witnessing my daughter’s birth’ BBC News, 16 June
Parents face missing sports day due to confusion over Covid rules | Evening Standard The Standard, 17 June
No kidding: one in 12 regret becoming parents | News | The Times The Times, 24 June
One in twelve parents say they regret having children | YouGov Yougov, 24 June
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Nineteeth s - Hansard Hansard, 24 June
One in 12 parents admit 'taboo' as they regret having their kids | Evening Standard The Standard, 24 June
Mum slams 'outrageous' prices of children's PE kits after school charges her £100 - Mirror Online The Mirror, 25 June
In Focus: Has Covid damaged our children forever? | Metro News Metro, 26 June
A roasting for Dido and the big City law firms | Comment | The Sunday Times The Times, 27 June
Gavin Williamson's mobile phone ban is pointless – parents know schools have bigger problems to deal with inews, 29 June
May 2021
The harsh realities of dating as a single mum – and how to get back out there, The Telegraph, 4 May
Pregnant women trying to get Pfizer or Moderna's Covid vaccines face delays | Daily Mail Online (mailonsunday.co.uk), Daily Mail, 7 May
Pregnant women trying to get Covid vaccines face delays and wasted trips because they keep being offered appointments for the wrong jab, charity warns Mail on Sunday, 7 May
Pregnant women face confusion and delays as they try to get Covid jab – charity | East London and West Essex Guardian Series The Guardian, 7 May
Nationwide shortage of baby milk formula leaves parents panicked as supermarket and pharmacy shelves are stripped bare due to 'issue with ingredient' Mail on Sunday, 13 May
The online safety bill will show just how blurred the boundaries of free speech are | Gaby Hinsliff | The Guardian The Guardian, 14 May
Oh crumbs: why Britons have fallen out of love with the biscuit | News | The Sunday Times The Times, 16 May
Online parents' evenings are given top marks | News | The Times The Times, 19 May
How the pandemic has upended the lives of working parents | The Economist The Economist, 20 May
Induce pregnant women earlier to reduce stillbirths, says new health advice The Telegraph, 25 May
'I was losing my mind': can baby sleep gurus really help exhausted parents? | Family | The Guardian The Guardian, 29 May
Motherhood: A Manifesto; (M)otherhood; The Motherhood Complex review – calling time on the cult of the perfect parent | Society books | The Guardian The Guardian, 30 May
The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group BBC News, 31 May
April 2021
Covid vaccine fertility myths: the fake news that's catching on | Times2 | The Times The Times, 13 April
Healing Brexit wounds, being an 'Aunty' and my pandemic brain fog | Evening Standard The Standard, 15 April
My Son Just Turned One. My First Year As A Mum Has Been Lonely, Scary And Confusing | HuffPost UK Parents Huffington Post, 19 April
When will advertisers realise that being a woman over 50 is not 'old'? The Telegraph, 20 April
Why putting the bins out causes so much marital friction – and the new service that could end it, The Telegraph, 28 April
March 2021
Letters: The Budget must reduce lockdown damage to women in business, The Telegraph, 1 March
The best thing about schools going back on March 8? We'll miss the dreaded World Book Day, The Telegraph, 2 March
Tommee Tippee breastfeeding ad campaign banned from Facebook sparking fury - Mirror Online, The Mirror, 2 March
Trans activists moaning about Mumsnet are behaving like kids, The Telegraph, 4 March
Half of women in UK fear equality is going back to 1970s – survey | International Women's Day | The Guardian, The Guardian, 8 March
Mums explain how the way we discuss c-sections made them feel guilty | Metro News, The Metro, 8 March
In praise of Mumsnet - spiked, Spiked, 8 March
Covid-19: Working Mothers - Hansard, Hansard, 8 March
Half of UK Women Say Progress on Gender Equality Is in Reverse Because of COVID-19, Global Citizen, 8 March
Time for Boris Johnson to prove he really is a feminist, The Telegraph, 9 March
Boris Johnson to promote more women in Cabinet shuffle 'I'm a feminist', The Express, 9 March
Au revoir to au pairs: middle class families told to hire someone who lost their job in pandemic, The Telegraph, 13 March
AIBU in a relationship? Experts weigh in on Mumsnet's hottest topic | Metro News, Metro, 16 March
We mustn't abolish school uniforms – but we should cut kids some slack about how they dress, The Telegraph, 22 March
Out of touch with everyday life for families': The damning verdict of Westminster by UK mothers (inews.co.uk) iNews, 23 March
Scottish baby names include Cloud, Loveday and Envy | Scotland | The Times The Times, 23 March
It's going to take more than a thank you note from the Prime Minister to regain women's trust inews, 24 March
Coronavirus Has Created A 'Mental Health Crisis' For Pregnant People, According To New Study, Forbes, 25 March
February 2021
The she-cession: Women are losing MORE jobs and doing MORE home schooling (not to mention being patronised by sexist Covid ads) - SARAH SANDS says it's no wonder so many are at their wits' end The Daily Mail, 7 February
I had a 'missed miscarriage' during lockdown – and was completely alone when I found out the bad news | The Independent, The Independent, 8 February
I am not rebelling for fun | Times2 | The Times The Times, 8 February
Lockdowns are weakening family life - spiked Spiked, 11 February
From angry outbursts to not washing, parents share their teenagers' mental health struggles in lockdown iNews, 12 February
No catch-up school, say 'red wall' mums — just let kids see their friends | News | The Sunday Times The Times, 14 February
Asking parents to test children for COVID-19 is 'fraught with difficulty', says teaching union, Yahoo News, 18 February
'It sends a message that something is wrong or shameful': Mothers are furious that powerful campaign showing the unedited side of breastfeeding is banned, Glamour Magazine, 25 February
Guilt and fury: how Covid brought mothers to breaking point | Parents and parenting | The Guardian The Guardian, 28 February
January 2021
Why working mothers are experiencing more self-doubt and anxiety than ever The Telegraph, 6 January
I resent my husband for going to work, while I had to give up my career to homeschool our children The Telegraph, 7 January
'Juggling work and childcare made me have a mental breakdown' The Telegraph, 14 January
Fears up to 600,000 women are at risk as cervical smear tests are cancelled or missed in lockdown | Daily Mail Online The Daily Mail, 16 January
CAROLINE NOKES: Why is it always women stuck at the back of the queue? | Daily Mail Online The Daily Mail, 16 January
After Facebook, Twitter and YouTube... who's going to ban Donald Trump next? The Telegraph, 16 January
Are Working Mothers Bearing The Mental Burden Of Coronavirus? Forbes, 18 January
We can vaccinate ALL teachers, say schools: Heads send Boris a plan for huge seven-day operation to inoculate one million staff during February half term to get schools open within a few weeks Mail on Sunday, 23 January
Primary pupils MUST go back after half-term, insists children’s tsar as she backs calls to prioritise Covid jabs for teachers Mail on Sunday, 23 January
Eight in 10 new mothers failed to receive critical support during spring lockdown | UK | News The Express, 24 January
Covid: Teachers face 'impossible task', say 3/4 parents | Tes Magazine Times Education Supplement, 25 January
Schools to 're-open primary school and key exam years first' under new plans - Mirror Online The Mirror, 26 January
Back to school by Easter... for some: Gavin Williamson plans phased reopening as move to get children back to classrooms after half term is abandoned Mail on Sunday, 25 January
Teachers in England 'should pick vulnerable pupils for early return' | Schools | The Guardian The Guardian, 26 January
Schools could reopen with kids in primaries and key exam years returning first The Sun, 26 January
Boris Johnson sparks lockdown confusion as Tories face increasing pressure over schools - Mirror Online The Mirror, 26 January
Behind closed bedroom doors, a teenage mental health crisis is brewing | Gaby Hinsliff | The Guardian The Guardian, 26 January
Day trading mania sweeps Mumsnet as locked down British parents join in The Telegraph, 26 January
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February 2020
Baby photos: Should Bounty be allowed to snap newborns? BBC News, 18 February
Podcast: Is it normal? Mental health in pregnancy with Mumsnet Standard Issue, 16 February
Is it legal to leave your child in the car when you pay for petrol? Everything you need to know to stay within the law Gloucestershire Live, 16 February
Should parents pay for damage caused by their child? Mumsnet debate after toddler breaks door flap Chronicle Live, 14 February
This EastEnders legend revealed as soap’s most unlikely crush! What’s On TV, 13 February
Is sending eight year-olds to state boarding school a solution to the childcare crisis? Telegraph, 10 February
Mother 'appalled' about Bounty representative selling photoshoot to daughter on Frimley Park Hospital postnatal ward Get Surrey, 10 February
How apprenticeships can revitalise businesses Personnel Today, 7 February
Genius cleaning hacks that mothers on Mumsnet say will change your life Chronicle Live, 6 February
Stigma stubbornly hovers over apprenticeships, study finds Personnel Today, 4 February
Parents urged to look beyond apprenticeship misconceptions Gov.UK, 3 February
Parking wars! Woman's diagram reveals the VERY complicated dynamics on her street Mail Online, 3 February
Many parents unaware of the range of opportunities apprenticeships can offer FE News, 3 February
Education Secretary says he will urge his children to do an apprenticeship instead of paying £9000-a-year for a university degree Mail Online, 2 February
'You look weird without your make-up' – The most brutal things children have said to Mumsnet mums Chronicle Live, 1 February
January 2020
What to wear while you're expecting: is it time you considered renting your maternitywear? Evening Standard, 30 January
Pregnancy has me craving the smell of chlorine, and bubble bath New Statesman, 29 January
Are these the WORST first dates ever? Women remember their biggest disaster Mail Online, 27 January
Jess Phillips' leadership bid takes a hit as Sir Keir Starmer wins moderate union's backing Telegraph, 20 January
Jess Phillips targets Momentum in Mumsnet chat warning Corbynista group that 'a party within a party is unsustainable' Mail Online, 20 January
Is it OK to discipline other people's children in your house? Have your say here Chronicle Live, 20 January
Why Mrs Hinch is the most loved influencer on the internet The Drum, 17 January
Cringe! People share their most toe-curling teenage experiences Mail Online, 16 January
Whores of phwoar: women talking dirty The Spectator, 16 January
My miscarriage was the worst thing to happen to me – how could my doctor treat it like an everyday event? The Telegraph, 16 January
6 best child-friendly ski resorts for a perfect family holiday Hello Magazine, 15 January
Months of HRT shortages have plunged tens of thousands of women back into the horrors of the menopause Mail Online, 12 January
How to save money on school holiday breaks and days out in 2020 Manchester Evening News, 12 January
Mortgage free or bigger house? Couple reveal retirement plan & how they 'transformed' life Express, 8 January
The Hilarious Way Parents Had The Sex Chat With Their Kids Huffington Post, 8 January
Most Brits quit their New Year's fitness resolutions by January 19 Daily Star, 6 January
Woman reveals she's received a £100 BILL from her 'ridiculous' sister-in-law for Christmas dinner Daily Mail Online, 3 January
Reusable bottles and a new eco era for Vogue — marginal gains play a big role in fighting climate change London Evening Standard, 3 January
Are the UK’s rules on e-cigarettes too lax? Financial Times, 3 January
One in 10 pupils misses lessons for unauthorised trips TES, 2 January
Clamp down on holiday prices urged as kids miss school to beat cost hikes Daily Star, 1 January
Experts claim that cuddling your child to sleep may protect their mental health Daily Star, 1 January
Parents are not impressed with £25 Scruff-a-Luvs toy that ‘doesn’t look like the ad’ Metro, 1 January
Exasperated mum's incredible rant about people queuing up for January sales Birmingham Mail, 1 January
The alarming reason you shouldn't do washing on New Year's Day – and why laundry could spell bad luck The Birmingham Mail, 1 January
December 2019
M&S lingerie expert reveals how trends changed over the last 10 years Daily Mail Online, 30 December
Mum sparks debate as she slams mother-in-law for demanding childcare 'expenses' Heart, 30 December
What it’s like to suffer with obsessive compulsive disorder throughout pregnancy Metro, 29 December
What it feels like to be a worker in the ‘woke’ world Financial Times, 27 December
The Tiger Who Came to Tea, review: even Robbie Williams can't dent this beloved classic Telegraph, 25 December
Is it acceptable to stay in your pyjamas on Christmas Day? Metro 24 December
How will YOU be dressing on 25 December? Daily Mail Online, 23 December
Don't be angry at poor voters who backed the Tories – they need our compassion more than ever The Independent 23 December
War-damaged toys feature in hard-hitting campaign to gift a safer future to the children of Yemen Marketing Communication News, 18 December
Employee on maternity leave 'excluded' from work Xmas party HR Grapevine 17 December
Exploring why we get emotionally attached to certain beauty products Dazed & Confused, 17 December
Aldi is looking for children to test out toys for Christmas – and they’ll be paid in toys, too Metro, 16 December
Mortgage calculator: Buyers' interest soars hours after Conservative Party election win Express, 16 December
Parents are raving about the ‘four present rule’ for children to save on money and time this Christmas Heart, 11 December
Shark vs Dyson – which vacuum cleaner brand is best? Which? 5 December
Hiring a nanny: what I wish I’d known Financial Times, 5 December
'The more pregnant I am, the less I feel like myself' Belfast Telegraph, 4 December
'I want a baby but also want a promotion' HR Grapevine 3 December
10 best Christmas gifts for teachers under £50 Telegraph, 2 December
November 2019
Train passenger sparks furious debate online over woman who uses her bag to save her friend a seat Daily Mail Online, 29 November
'Pubs aren’t always a straightforward option to use as a polling station' Morning Advertiser 29 November
Lovewell’s logic: Should employers publicly disclose parental leave policies? Employee benefits, 29 November
'There's a new level of anger': the women fighting to end the 'rough sex' defence The Guardian 27 November
The more pregnant I become, the less I feel like myself – I’ve got more to talk about than what’s cooking in my womb The Independent, 27 November
Social media argument erupts over 'shoes on or off inside the house' debate Somerset Live and other local papers, 27 November
Why are we still failing Britain’s women? Scandal of worsening HRT shortage Express, 26 November
The ways we could put Britain in the digital driving seat The Telegraph, 24 November
Four in ten women on hormone replacement therapy can't get their medication amid mass shortages Daily Mail Online, 23 November
Burberry introduces 18 weeks parental leave for staff globally Retail Gazette, 21 November
Only 15 FTSE 250 firms publicise parental leave policies Personnel Today, 19 November
FTSE companies silent on parental leave on their websites Financial Times, 19 November
Britain's big companies failing to publish their parental leave policies — despite advertising perks iNews, 18 November
From Mumsnet to mumfluencers – how mummy blogging got out of control Telegraph, 16 November
Mothers on Mumsnet react to John Lewis Christmas advert Somerset Live and other local papers, 15 November
From SWI to AIBU: How Mumsnet created a whole new language The Guardian, 12 November
English language is enjoying a 'golden age' in women's slang thanks to parenting site Daily Mail Online, 11 November
Is THIS the worst email response from a boss? Executive Grapevine, 11 November
The Guardian view on boosting maternity leave: from small beginnings The Guardian, 8 November
Why I'll mourn the demise of 'grotty' Mothercare Telegraph, 6 November
Christmas tree guide reveals number of decorations you should use Heart, 6 November
Bonfire Night: Are these traditions fizzling out? BBC News, 5 November
Boss says she doesn't reply promptly to emails because she 'needs a lot of time to think' and people can't deal Indy100, 4 November
I’m pregnant and I’ve bled through half of it: The horrors of my first trimester The Independent, 4 November
Mothercare memories and what went wrong BBC, 4 November
What went wrong at Mothercare as retailer slides into administration? Telegraph, 4 November
Mother branded 'snowflake' after suggesting son's lines in Bugsy Malone school play should be changed to omit 'Irish potato head' Telegraph, 3 November
6 Women On The Small Acts Of Kindness That Helped Them Through IVF Huffington Post, 2 November
October 2019
What Happens if Your Partner Wants Children But You Don’t? Refinery29, 31 October
Mumset abbreviations and acronyms that every parent should know Devon Live, 31 October
A clothing brand's festive sweater is going viral after eagle-eyed shoppers said the pattern looks like 'a line of boobs' Business Insider UK, 29 October
'Rude' Fat Face Christmas jumper fail sends Mumsnet users into frenzy Birmingham Mail, 29 October
Activity key to improving children's mental health Education Business, 29 October
Pippa Middleton says it helps to calm down her baby Arthur – but does head massage really work? Daily Mail Online, 29 October
What a boob! Why this fair isle jumper is turning heads The Guardian, 28 October
Saucy o'clock! Watch giant Swatch is ridiculed on social media over VERY rude strap design Daily Mail Online, 28 October
Amused shoppers mock rude design on £56 Christmas FatFace jumper as they compare the festive bunting to a 'line of boobs' Daily Mail Online, 27 October
Shoppers amused by Fatface pattern that accidentally looks like a ‘line of boobs’ Metro, 27 October
Why The Spare Room (Or Sofa) Can Be A Life-Saver For Sleep-Deprived Parents Huffington Post, 25 October
Parents can now buy 'anti-nightmare mist' to help kids sleep better at night Mirror, 24 October
Mum's furious rant about the 11+ test has completely divided parents My London, 22 October
The naughtiest and best behaved child names – according to teachers Birmingham Mail, 22 October
Parents have a moral duty to give their children the MMR jab Daily Mail Online, 21 October
I Didn’t Change A Nappy In The First 3 Weeks Of My Baby’s Life – No Mother Should Huffington Post, 21 October
UK spy chiefs are searching for dyslexic codecrackers to work at GCHQ base Mirror, 20 October
'Move it LADY': Mothers reveal how their toddlers have hilariously insulted other customers and questioned their shopping choices in public Daily Mail Online, 20 October
GCHQ director says cyber agency is targeting dyslexic people to work as analysts Telegraph, 20 October
Mum spots rather rude pattern on £97 watch – but not everyone can see it Mirror, 19 October
Can you spot the penis and vagina drawings on this watch? Some people only see swirls and dots Metro, 19 October
The best places to buy property near good schools Spectator Life, 17 October
Investigation finds child, four, among thousands caught with weapons at school Daily Mail Online, 16 October
Investigation finds child, four, among thousands caught with weapons at school ITV, 16 October
Everyone's Talking About This Aldi Heated Clothes Airer – But Does It Actually Dry Your Socks? Huffington Post, 15 October
Will Brexit Affect My Holiday? What You Need To Know Huffington Post, 15 October
Corbyn, Bowie and Lucifer are among most popular baby names of 2019 OK! Magazine Online, 14 October
What Brexit means for half-term holiday plans BBC News, 14 October
After Coleen Rooney v Rebekah Vardy, how do we know who our friends are in the social media age? The Guardian, 12 October
Sharon Horgan on mean mums and Motherland The Guardian, 12 October
The MMR 'middle class revolt': A third of children in wealthiest areas of Britain have still not had vaccine shot Daily Mail Online, 10 October
How to microwave your way to gourmet: 5 ‘recipes’ The Tab, 10 October
The Drum Social Purpose Awards 2019 finalists revealed The Drum, 10 October
You’re probably picking the wrong school for your child. Here’s why The Telegraph, 7 October
It's impossible to prepare for Brexit, but here's how you can try Wired, 7 October
Bride is left outraged after looking through her wedding photos and discovering her bridesmaid 'hijacked' professional photographer Daily Mail Online, 5 October
The Facebook Group That Helps Women Become Tabloid Stars Vice UK, 4 October
Government BANS drug wholesalers from exporting 24 medications including HRT pills amid nationwide shortage Daily Mail Online, 3 October
'Little progress' for NHS patient safety over past 20 years, says chief inspector of hospitals Telegraph, 2 October
Best travel cots Shortlist.com, 2 October
September 2019
What I have learned from listening to the stories of divorcees – Female First 30 September
Compulsory vaccinations: No10 rejects Matt Hancock's call for children to be banned from school if not vaccinated iNews 30 September
Best electric breast pumps in the UK for 2019 Mirror Online, 30 September
Is it too soon to argue about Christmas? Some monsters among us are very organised The Guardian 28 September
Farts & intimate piercings – employees reveal worst office antics HR Grapevine 27 September
Why meeting flexible working requests is easier said than done Personnel Today, 26 September
You Are Entitled To An NHS C-Section If You Want One – Here's How To Get It Grazia, 25 September
Mortgage warning: Borrowers urged not to ‘exaggerate’ as study shows mortgage fraud rise The Express, 24 September
Breast or bottle feeding: The debate has its origins in Victorian times Metro, 23 September
Insurers take lead in stating clearer parental rights Daily Business 23 September
A fistful of loyalty cards? Here's how to play the stores at their own game Financial Times 21 September
Little girls have just as much right to be topless as little boys Telegraph, 19 September
Parents encouraged to be honest with children about climate crisis 50+ local newspapers, 15 September
Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome as the university year begins FENews, 12 September
Grubs up: school children in Wales are being served bugs for lunch Marie Claire, 12 September
What to do when you and your partner have different political views GQ Magazine, 11 September
Revealed: which day of the week is best for flexible working?' Telegraph, 11 September
Property: Dotcom millionaire Jules Coleman refused to splash out on fittings and swotted up on interiors herself Metro, 10 September
Is Jamie Oliver a vegetarian as he hosts meat-free meals TV series? Metro, 9 September
Mother faces paying £1,000 to send her three children on a school trip – and says she'll need to cancel a family holiday to afford it Mail Online, 6 September
Employee refused time off to attend own wedding HR Grapevine, 6 September
Princess Charlotte with Prince George before her first day at school Mail Online, This is Money, 5 September
Too racist and too sexist: should you stop reading these classic books to your children? The Telegraph, 5 September
Which baby name tribe do you belong to? From Grandpa Chic to Disney Divas Daily Star, 2 September
13 baby name 'tribes' each mum fall into – from 'super modern' to 'Disney divas' Mirror, 1 September
August 2019
Mumsnet have identified 13 ‘tribes’ based on popular baby names this year Metro, 31 August
These are the 13 baby name tribes – which one do you belong to? Evening Standard, 31 August
How to stockpile sensibly for Brexit House & Garden 30 August
Revealed: The 13 'baby name tribes' that parents fall into, from the 'flower power' gang to the 'divinely inspired' Mail Online, Mail on Sunday, 30 August
Parents blame lack of playgrounds for children's health problems Nursery World, 30 August
How to stockpile sensibly for Brexit House & Garden, 30 August
Revealed: The 13 'baby name tribes' that parents fall into, from the 'flower power' gang to the 'divinely inspired' Daily Mail Online, 30 August
How old should my kids be before I let them play Fortnite? Game Breaking News, 29 August
Woman 'genuinely considering ending relationship' over loud snoring Bristol Post 29 August
Tea, supper or dinner? Mum's furious rant about 'mealtime snobbery' Bristol Post, 29 August
Woman is branded 'grabby' and 'cheeky' for sending out a birthday wish list with gifts costing up to £100 Daily Mail Online, 29 August
Rachel Cusk and the dangers of honesty New Statesman 28 August
Why we need to talk about #MeToo in the birth room The Independent, 28 August
Marks & Spencer changes name of Porn Star Martini after complaint ITV, 28 August
GCSE results day 2019: Parents can harm students' mental health by bragging about results on Facebook, education experts warn London Evening Standard, 21 August
Mortgage free: Homeowners reveal how they paid off their mortgage decades early Express, 20 August
Is The 'Hapless' Dad Stereotype A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy? Yahoo! News, 18 August
Mumsnet reveal how they turn parents into workplace leaders HR Grapevine, 16 August
Women reveal the things that annoy them most about their partners Daily Mail Online, 16 August
Woman sparks fierce parenting row after she slams friend for letting kids use iPads over dinner Heart, 15 August
Black mothers are five times more likely to die during childbirth – so what’s being done? Telegraph, 14 August
Mum asks parents to pay for her son’s birthday party Female First, 12 August
Furious mum slams kids club for putting her 10-year-old child in a taxi without an adult Heart, 9 August
The reason middle class parents are so anxious The Spectator, 8 August
Woman ordered to not dry laundry on balcony in 'appalling' note left by 'snob' neighbour Mirror, 5 August
Birth rate lowest since records began The Telegraph, 1 August
July 2019
Parents list 12 things you can’t do after having kids Hull Live, 30 July
At what age is it OK to leave your child home alone? Yahoo, 26 July
I swore I’d never mention marriage again, but everyone deserves an Instagram wedding The Guardian, 20 July
Teacher presents: Should you give your teacher a present at the end of term?, CBBC Newsround, 19 July
Parents take on second jobs and sacrifice holidays to cover children’s university costs, report suggests The Independent, 18 July
Mum rages as one daughter is asked to be flower girl whilst the other is snubbed Metro, 13 July
Mumsnet users share reasons they’ve ghosted friends The Independent, 11 July
The books you wish your parents had read The Guardian, 10 July
Mortgage free – what now? The Express, 9 July
Ladies, let’s take control of our contraception and stop it ruining our lives Metro, 5 July
Three-quarters of FTSE 100 fail to disclose parental leave policies, deterring job applicants INews, 4 July
Mum’s heartbreak as son ‘forced’ into school sports day loses almost every race Mirror, 3 July
Should we ban the word 'naughty' and the 'naughty step' when disciplining children? Yahoo Style UK, 2 July
The hot weather hacks every parent needs The Daily Mail Online, 1 July
June 2019
Please, I beg of you, do not serve a gendered menu at your wedding Metro, 28 June
York’s popularity with booze-fuelled hen and stag parties is making it a no-go for families INews, 28 June
Mum shares trick for speedily getting sand off feet Metro, 28 June
Amazing £1 hack for getting sand off your children’s feet this summer, Mirror, 28 June
Parents reveal the hilarious words their kids mispronounce Liverpool Echo, 27 June
Teacher’s tell us the gifts they really want to receive Metro, 24 June
Woman advocates for legal document which lets men ‘opt out’ of parenthood Metro, 23 June
How much is too much to contribute to a teacher's end-of-year present? Yahoo, 21 June
Homeowners reveal simple lifestyle changes which helped to pay off mortgage The Express, 21 June
Two-thirds of Britons want faster action on climate change, poll finds The Guardian, 19 June
Who is Prince William’s favourite child? The Express, 18 June
Parent gets in trouble for teaching their kid the correct name for his genitals Metro, 17 June
Jeremy Corbyn on Joyce’s Ulysses The Guardian, 14 June
How much should you be charging YOUR boomerang child? Daily Mail Online, 12 June
We can’t allow sports day to be scrapped TES, 7 June
It’s ok to want sex after pregnancy loss Metro, 7 June
Why parents are addicted to Calpol The Guardian, 4 June
‘They have you in a cultish grip’: the women losing thousands to online beauty schemes The Guardian, 1 June
May 2019
How to create a top podcast Vogue, 31 May
Petition for Peppa Pig to feature same-sex couple takes off Huffington Post, 31 May
Taron Egerton approves of hilarious Mumsnet review of his Richard Madden sex scene in Rocketman Evening Standard, 30 May
Mum furious as her mother REFUSES to call young daughter by her real name Mirror, 30 May
Mums share what they give kids for tea when they ‘can’t be bothered’ Hull Live, 29 May
Thrifty parents reveal the household hacks they swear by Daily Mail Online, 29 May
What Mumsnet thinks about milkshaking politicians like Nigel Farage Daily Post, 28 May
Beyond pay: gender differences in the workplace Employee Benefits, 28 May
Mums reveal retro baby names that are due a comeback including Beryl, Maud and Quentin Yahoo, 26 May
A Game of Thrones fan correctly predicted Daenerys’ fate seven years ago Metro, 25 May
'Having a child doesn’t fit into these women's schedule': is this the future of surrogacy? The Guardian, 25 May
How to maintain a healthy sex life when you have young children, Red Online, 22 May
Education secretary Damian Hinds says ‘exam stress is good’ Mirror 21 May
Women reveal how often they have sex in candid Mumsnet thread Daily Star, 21 May
Stay-at-home mum claims husband should pay her a £2700 'salary' each month Yahoo, 21 May
The playground politics of the parents’ chat group Financial Times, 21 May
Should you ban your wedding guests from watching the Champions League final? The Guardian, 20 May
Bride and groom BAN guests from watching Champions League Final on wedding day Liverpool Echo, 19 May
Mum's fury as husband plans to sneak off to watch Champions League at wedding Mirror, 18 May
Woman wants to leave fiancé who pays for her degree for another man a week before the wedding Metro, 16 May
Eat your homemade al desko lunch with pride Evening Standard, 16 May
Mumsnet boss Justine Roberts on why a Dadsnet hasn’t yet worked Yahoo Finance, 16 May
Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts: Mumsnet survives because people speak the truth on it' Yahoo, 15 May
Majority of parents say exam pressure is affecting children’s mental health, poll finds The Independent, 14 May
Mum asks for help with ‘gender-challenging’ three-year-old Metro, 12 May
Give schoolchildren a break INews, 10 May
Am I being unreasonable? How a Mumsnet forum became a viral monster INews, 9 May
Home truths: Are nurseries damaging our children? The Spectator, 9 May
Woman who almost died in childbirth asks if a friend badgering her for money is being unreasonable Metro, 8 May
Mum sparks debate after asking whether it’s ok for children to use a potty in public Heart, 8 May
Technology making pregnancy smarter Virgin, 6 May
From chats with Jon Bon Jovi while sharing a takeaway with Barack Obama to reciting a Greggs order – people share their most hilarious sleep-talking tales Daily Mail Online, 6 May
Who is worst hit by the decline in cash, BBC News, 1 May
Inside Butlin’s new £40million swimming pool as it opens to the public The Mirror, 1 May
April 2019
Mum’s method for choosing a baby name is actually really lovely Babyology, 30 April
I feel grief and relief that I’ve never had children. Other women must share this The Guardian, 29 April
‘The other mum’s made me feel completely left out’ Kidspot, 29 April
Top 10 'worst' baby names announced – with some popular choices ruined Daily Mirror, 28 April
Mum branded 'silly' for considering rhyming name for her baby Daily Star, 26 April
Women rave about 87p Asda cream for stopping the dreaded chafing this summer The Sun, 23 April
Experts reveal the clever tricks Kate uses when taking snaps of her kids Daily Mail Online, 22 April
No tea (or sympathy) for labour ward’s grumpy dad The Times, 20 April
Should parents be stopped from getting their children’s ears pierced? Mouths of Mums, 18 April
From one American mom to another: 7 things Meghan Markle should know about UK parenting The National, 18 April
Should you pay your childminder to NOT work a bank holiday? The Sun, 16 April
FACT! The youngest child is the favourite study confirms# The Healthy Mummy, 15 April
Web shake-up could force ALL websites to treat us like children: Users could be made to prove their age for almost every page they visit under controversial new plans Daily Mail Online, 14 April
Thinking about having a baby? Don’t forget to do the maths first Financial Times, 12 April
Why are black mothers at more risk of dying BBC News, 12 April
National siblings Day: how did the annual event begin and where is it celebrated The Independent, 10 April
How Aviva’s support of over-45s is delivering ‘commercial advantage’ Marketing Week 9 April
Not preparing pupils for the 11+ is irresponsible TES, 9 April
Woman considers dumping date because he got into his Uber before hers had arrived Metro, 8 April
Olive oil, tinned tomatoes and 100 rolls of toilet paper: What the Brexit Preppers are stockpiling ahead of Britain's EU exit Daily Mail Online, 8 April
9 women share their best pieces of business advice Cosmopolitan, 8 April
UK internet laws ‘will be toughest in the world’ Telegraph, 8 April
Olive oil, loo roll, and wine top the stockpile wishlist The Times, 8 April
New AIBU? podcast Chortle, 6 April
Why it’s time to compel all employers to publish parental policies Personnel Today, 5 April
Specialist mental health support available for new mums in every part of England NHS England, 4 April
Mumsnet crowns the Boba X best overall baby carrier 2019 Nursery Today, 3 April
Parents could face airport delays if travelling with kids who have different surnames Heart, 2 April
Editor’s Comment: enough talk, action needed to get women investing Money Observer, 2 April
Scrunch or Fold? Loo Roll Debate is Latest to Divide the Nation Huffington Post, 2 April
Parents could face extra delays if children have different surnames LadBible, 1 April
What are the predictions for the royal baby’s name? Metro, 1 April
“My mother-in-law held my baby before me and I can never forgive her for that!” The Asian Parent, 1 April
March 2019
Surviving Mothering Sunday when the bond with your mother is broken Blog, The Spectator, 31 March
Private, Hollywood or NHS delivery: what birth plan will Meghan go for? The Telegraph, 26 March
Woman asks if it’s okay to want a child-free Mother’s Day Metro, 22 March
Here's How Much You Should Save Before You Have A Baby, According To Parents The Huffington Post, 20 March
Can you have a healthy vegan pregnancy? Telegraph, 19 March
Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings? Families Still Can't Agree On The Guest List Rules Huffington Post, 19 March
Husband tells vegan wife she should eat meat as she’s pregnant, ‘for the baby’s health’ Metro, 19 March
‘I’m a woman who voted to leave in 2016 – and I’d be even more determined to vote to leave now’ iNews, 11 March
Why the hell are we still asking if women can 'have it all'? Glamour Magazine, 8 March
With more help female entrepreneurs can kick start our new economy after Brexit Telegraph, 8 March
Marketers on why parental leave is not a ‘women’s only’ issue Marketing Week 8 March
Women worldwide must be heard and respected The Guardian, 8 March
Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts on how she scaled her start-up Telegraph, 8 March
Employers urged to divulge pay and parental leave policies Financial Times, 7 March
The cheese challenge: why people need to stop throwing cheese slices at baby’s faces The Guardian, 5 March
Govia Thameslink commits to increasing diversity on the railways FE News, 4 March
A View from the Top with Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts on how getting sued contributed to the platform’s success The Independent, 4 March
Secondary school admissions: One-in-five children across UK miss out Mail Online, 1 March
February 2019
Momo Challenge: The viral hoax BBC Newsnight (video), 28 February
When is the right time to go on maternity leave? The Telegraph, 27 February
MPs call for “revolution” in early years health BMJ, 26 February
Mumsnet chief: why employers should make parental leave clearer Financial Times, 26 February
Is It Ever Acceptable To Wear White To A Wedding? Grazia, 15 February
The common everyday phrase that signifies laziness in a relationship The Stylist, 12 February
Outrage over 'porn film' pubic hair in GCSE textbook TES, 11 February
Mumsnet hit by data breach after glitch in software update London Evening Standard, 9 February
Parenting site Mumsnet hit by data breach BBC, 8 February
People are puzzled by Boohoo’s ‘front thong’ bodysuit Metro, 5 February
Woman asked her guest to pay £180 each to ‘secure their place at her wedding’ Metro, 5 February
'When Will I Start To Enjoy Being A Mum?': Parents Offer Advice On What To Do If You're Struggling The Blog, Huffington Post, 4 February
Fake Valium is killing those who buy pills online, charity warns The Guardian, 3 February
Sister-in-law wars? How to call a truce Mail Online, 3 February
'We took inspiration from Mumsnet': the footballers’ wives' support network The Guardian, 2 February
Why, When We Have Children, Does Our Attitude To Alcohol Become So Tribal? Grazia, 1 February
Should I Be Stockpiling Food For Brexit? These Are The Things To Have On Your List The Blog Huffington Post, 1 February
January 2019
A cashmere jumper is being sold on Ebay – but it looks like a bondage ad Metro, 31 January
Meet the Brexit preppers who are stockpiling food in case of no-deal Brexit iNews, 30 January
Star of the Week … do some primary school rewards do more harm than good? The Guardian, 29 January
Pregnant women to receive better workplace protection under new anti-discrimination plans The Independent 25 January
Good News If You’re Pregnant Or A New Mum And Worried About Returning To Work Huffington Post, 25 January
What price flexibility and a better work-life balance? Financial Times, 25 January
Pregnant women to get more job protection BBC News, 24 January
UK to introduce greater workplace protection for pregnant women Financial Times, 24 January
Mothers returning to work will be protected from redundancy for six months The Telegraph, 24 January
Don’t brag about not doing fatherly duties. I’d love to have the chance London Evening Standard, 23 January
Anna Soubry: people have had enough of 62 year old Tory women Blog, The Spectator, 22 January
The best pillows to buy for everything from neck pain and pregnancy to side-sleepers Metro, 17 January
Telling it like it is: Uncensored business podcast Secret Leaders is back with bigger, bolder interviews Business Matters, 16 January
'Workload problem? It's time to cut corners and coast' TES, 15 January
Duncan Jones is right that childcare is hard – mothers have said so for decades New Statesman, 15 January
‘Hamster hoarders’ are stocking up on essentials in case of no deal Brexit iNews, 14 January
Man rants about his pregnant wife becoming 'lazy', Internet responds accordingly Marie Claire, 14 January
Terrified Brits build Brexit stockpiles of water, food and even clothes London Evening Standard, 14 January
Online 'hamster lists' reflect taste for EU-divorce hoarding Financial Times (Online & Print) 12 January
'Fiver Parties' Are Now A Thing – So Would You Send Your Child To One? The Blog Huffington Post. 11 January
Almost one in three council-run secondary schools in deficit, study finds The Independent, 11 January
People are sharing the strangest things they've ever witnessed in someone else's house The Independent, 4 January
Woman shares heartbreaking tale of wedding guests who ate the cheese cake before the bride could slice it Metro, 4 January
Mumsnet users share bizarre celebrity encounters Mail Online, 4 January