Routine sounds dull to us grown-ups, but it's the exact opposite for children. They love things to be predictable; it makes them feel happy and secure.

It is easy to forget each other when you become a parent as your baby takes most of your time and energy. What do you do to keep your relationship alive? Share your suggestions here.

Time passes slowly when you're waiting to start labour, and even more slowly if you're overdue. But a scheduled induction can feel like both a blessing and a disappointment.

As a parent, seeing your baby cry is painful. For the most part, they simply want to be close, if they're not hungry. So here are 15 tips for comforting a sad little baby.

How do you know if it's started? There's a sure sign; regular contractions. When the contractions get as frequent as three in ten minutes, it could be time to go.

It's not very common for babies to be born prematurely. But if they are, a premature baby gets the very best care and has very good prospects for the future.

In your arms there is a small human being, wrinkly, red and vulnerable. From top to toe, here are a few things that are useful to know.

It can be really difficult not to say to your partner, "don't do it like that, do it like this". But even if you mean well, you'll be doing yourself a disservice if you butt in all the time, not to mention how frustrated your partner will feel. So, take a deep breath, and take a step back.

Chores are not just about helping each other around the house. They’re about building self-esteem and, in the long run, self-reliance.

There are three stages you have to go through before you can welcome your baby to the world: dilation of the cervix, pushing and birth, and delivery of the placenta.

You don't have to stop going to the gym when you're pregnant. just ask the staff to tailor your fitness programme as your pregnancy progresses.

If toilet training isn't working, the best advice is to relax, put your toddler back in nappies and try again later.