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'My mum got drunk while babysitting my three kids - I'm furious'

The parent is seething after her mum and partner decided to drink over two bottles of wine while looking after the kids - she's asking other parents for advice

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Mother sparks debate after admitting to calling in sick to take kids on term-time holiday

‘I feel like a criminal, like I did something unspeakable,’ says guilt-ridden parent

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Mum feels 'extremely guilty' after ignoring 'user' friend's repeated hints for money

The mum has already given her friend £500 but she wants more

Liverpool Echo · Nov 24, 2022

Woman fumes as 'noisy' neighbours play the piano for four hours straight

Music is a wonderful thing, and most people appreciate the sound of someone rehearsing their chosen instrument - but if you were subjected to it for four hours straight, you may think differently

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Baffled mum handed a dustpan and brush to clean up after her baby in café

It sparked a huge debate on Mumsnet, with some arguing it was an "odd" thing for the café owner to do

Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022

Tired mum with screaming baby handed dustpan and brush to clean up baby’s 'mess' before leaving cafe

She took to Mumsnet to see if she was being unreasonable, but users were divided in their opinion

Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022

'I'm getting revenge on my awful colleague with an insulting Secret Santa gift'

A woman has admitted she's on the hunt for the 'worst' present £10 can buy, as she's been tasked with buying a Secret Santa gift for her least favourite co-worker

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Mum shocked after being asked to 'clean the floor' in café

"I guess I'm going to be way more conscious about allowing my baby to make a mess in future"

Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022

'My daughter's teacher keeps shortening her name for an easy life - it's so rude'

A woman has taken to Mumsnet to share how her daughter's school teacher has been shortening her name to make things easier in the classroom - but she'd prefer her to say her name in full

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Mumsnet is aflame over the family who wore pyjamas to a breakfast buffet. Is it really the end of the world?

The pandemic has left many of us hazy about how we should behave in public – and remarkably judgmental

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022