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If your baby is waking every 2 hours, you’re definitely not the only one – but does it have to be this way?

In this week’s Is It Normal...?, parenting expert @parentingwithheidi – a speaker at next month’s @thebabyshowofficial – explains why frequent waking is common, what might be behind it, and why small tweaks can sometimes make a big difference.

Got a question you’ve been wondering about? DM us and we might answer it next 👇

The Baby Show is taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 8-10 May.

#SleepingTips #BabySleeping #ParentingTips #IsItNormal #Netmums

Say hello to the next chapter of The Netmums Podcast.

Netmums is thrilled to welcome JB Gill – singer, presenter, farmer, father (and Strictly finalist!) – as our brand new co-host alongside Netmums’ Editorial Director Louise Burke, as we re-launch for our 18th series.

Together, the dad-of-2 and mum-of-three will dive into the real talk parents want – from the newborn days to big feelings, money meltdowns to making it work. No filters, just facts, fun and the full parenting experience.

🎧 Expect a brand new format:
🌟 Standout guests
📱 Bold, social-first storytelling

And a podcast made for every UK parent in 2026.

The Netmums Podcast just got a glow-up, but you can still expect the same trusted Netmums realness.

The new season launches on 10th February 2026 – and trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

Comment the word 'Netmums' and we will send you the full story.

#NetmumsPodcast #ParentingPodcast #JBGill #PodcastAnnouncement #Netmums

‘Parents know what’s best for their children – not the state’, says Rupert Lowe, MP.

He says families shouldn’t be fined for choosing ‘precious time together.’ Because childhood is short, and family memories shouldn’t come with a penalty notice.

Speaking at the MPs debate in Westminster Hall, which was a result of the petition by the @FightSchoolFines campaign – calling for children to be allowed up to ten days off school per year, without parents facing fines – MP Lowe said fined should be abolished.

He said: ‘Parents are being fined and threatened simply for taking their own children out of school for a handful of days to spend meaningful time together as a family. Is that such an awful crime? I think not.
‘A short term-time family holiday is not an act of neglect. Often, it is the only opportunity many families ever get for such an experience.’

What do you think?

The UK’s friendliest parenting community – real advice, real support, no judgement. Follow us on socials @Netmums.

#netmums #TermTimeHoliday #SchoolFines #HolidayFines #FightSchoolFines

We stopped parents on the street and asked them one very important question: what do you do when you desperately need five minutes’ peace?

From hiding in the bathroom to snack bribery, the answers are painfully relatable.

What’s YOUR go-to trick for getting five minutes to yourself?

#Parenting #RelatableParenting #FunnyParents #UKParents #Netmums

When helping someone out could leave your own family short, the guilt can feel overwhelming.

Sometimes being kind means setting boundaries too – especially when money is tight for everyone right now.

This mum has come forward in the Netmums forum, looking for advice.

#Netmums #NetmumsForum #Money #CostofLiving

We couldn’t resist jumping on this trend!

After wrapping up a fabulous series 18 of the Netmums Podcast, we can announce we will be back with new guests from Tuesday, June 9.

#TheNetmumsPodcast #NetmumsPodcast #ParentingPodcast

Sound familiar?

Where did the years go?

#Netmums #RaisingTeens #TeenageYears

Parents have been left horrified after it was revealed that criminals are using AI to turn ordinary photos of children posted by schools into fake abuse material for blackmail.

The warning came after a real case in which school photos posted online were transformed into AI-generated abuse videos and used to threaten a school.

Now experts are urging families to rethink how and where they share children’s images online – warning that even innocent family photos can be misused in ways many parents have never considered.

Do you share photos of your children online – or has this story changed how you feel about it?

Comment the word ‘images’ and we will send you the full story.

#OnlineSafety #AI #Parenting #Sharenting #ChildSafety

Parents have been left horrified after it was revealed that criminals are using AI to turn ordinary photos of children posted by schools into fake abuse material for blackmail.

The warning came after a real case in which school photos posted online were transformed into AI-generated abuse videos and used to threaten a school.

Now experts are urging families to rethink how and where they share children’s images online – warning that even innocent family photos can be misused in ways many parents have never considered.

Do you share photos of your children online – or has this story changed how you feel about it?

Comment the word ‘images’ and we will send you the full story.

#OnlineSafety #AI #Parenting #Sharenting #ChildSafety

Parents have been left horrified after it was revealed that criminals are using AI to turn ordinary photos of children posted by schools into fake abuse material for blackmail.

The warning came after a real case in which school photos posted online were transformed into AI-generated abuse videos and used to threaten a school.

Now experts are urging families to rethink how and where they share children’s images online – warning that even innocent family photos can be misused in ways many parents have never considered.

Do you share photos of your children online – or has this story changed how you feel about it?

Comment the word ‘images’ and we will send you the full story.

#OnlineSafety #AI #Parenting #Sharenting #ChildSafety

Parents have been left horrified after it was revealed that criminals are using AI to turn ordinary photos of children posted by schools into fake abuse material for blackmail.

The warning came after a real case in which school photos posted online were transformed into AI-generated abuse videos and used to threaten a school.

Now experts are urging families to rethink how and where they share children’s images online – warning that even innocent family photos can be misused in ways many parents have never considered.

Do you share photos of your children online – or has this story changed how you feel about it?

Comment the word ‘images’ and we will send you the full story.

#OnlineSafety #AI #Parenting #Sharenting #ChildSafety

Parents have been left horrified after it was revealed that criminals are using AI to turn ordinary photos of children posted by schools into fake abuse material for blackmail.

The warning came after a real case in which school photos posted online were transformed into AI-generated abuse videos and used to threaten a school.

Now experts are urging families to rethink how and where they share children’s images online – warning that even innocent family photos can be misused in ways many parents have never considered.

Do you share photos of your children online – or has this story changed how you feel about it?

Comment the word ‘images’ and we will send you the full story.

#OnlineSafety #AI #Parenting #Sharenting #ChildSafety

Parents have been left horrified after it was revealed that criminals are using AI to turn ordinary photos of children posted by schools into fake abuse material for blackmail.

The warning came after a real case in which school photos posted online were transformed into AI-generated abuse videos and used to threaten a school.

Now experts are urging families to rethink how and where they share children’s images online – warning that even innocent family photos can be misused in ways many parents have never considered.

Do you share photos of your children online – or has this story changed how you feel about it?

Comment the word ‘images’ and we will send you the full story.

#OnlineSafety #AI #Parenting #Sharenting #ChildSafety

Not every sign of emotional overwhelm is loud.

From tummy aches and meltdowns, Netmums’ resident counsellor Emma Page says children often show stress in ways parents don’t immediately recognise.

In a new piece for Netmums, Emma shares the 16 signs of emotional overwhelm in children – and why asking yourself ‘was I too hard on them?’ is usually a sign you care deeply.

Emma says children rarely say ‘this feels like too much’ out loud – instead, their behaviour does the talking.

Comment the word ‘overwhelm’ and we will send you a link to the full expert advice on the small changes that can help children feel calmer, safer and more understood.

#Parenting #ParentingTips #ChildBehaviour #EmotionalOverwhelm #Netmums

At some point, you stop chasing chaos and start protecting your peace.

Not every battle needs your energy. Not every situation deserves your stress. And sometimes the strongest thing you can do is choose the people, places and routines that make life feel lighter instead of heavier.

Do you agree?

#Peace #MentalWellbeing #LifeQuotes #Mindset #PositiveVibes

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

Nobody prepares you for how emotional parenting teenagers can feel.

One minute they’re asking you to cut up their grapes and watching cartoons beside you on the sofa… and the next they’re taller than you, making plans with friends and talking about driving lessons.

And somehow, while life gets easier in so many practical ways, it also gets harder emotionally.

Because they still need you… just differently.

As Netmums’ Head of News and Social Media, Joanna Lovell @h5y_jo says, this stage of parenting feels like constantly living between pride and heartbreak – grieving the little people they were while falling in love with who they’re becoming.

If you’re parenting teens right now, do you understand this feeling?

#ParentingTeens #Teenagers #MumLife #Parenting #Netmums

We asked parents: if you could skip one phase of parenting… which would it be?

From the ‘terrible twos’ to teenage attitude, the answers were VERY honest.

Which phase would you skip?

#Netmums #Parenting #ParentingStages