Young parent stories Archives

The importance of fellowship for young dads

Do you have a network of other young parents that support each other? Kevin reflects on the importance of fellowship for young dads.

5 Mar 2019 | Kevin M

What impact has your mum had on your parenting?

What impact has your mum had on your parenting? Geneva talks about the lessons she's learned from her mum when it comes to her own parenting.

5 Mar 2019 | Geneva A

Having a baby changes your relationship with your sister

Libby talks about how having a baby changes your relationship with your sister. Both she and her sister have babies the same age.

5 Mar 2019 | Libby S

Bedtime routine - how do you put your kids to bed?

Are they afraid of the dark or do they sleep right through? Young parents share their bedtime routine and how it can go well, and sometimes not perfectly.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Being judged in public as a young mum - how I dealt with it

Sharmika experienced a lot of judgement when out in public with her son as a young mum. She talked to us about how she dealt with it.

5 Mar 2019 | Sharmika D

Proudest moment as a mum - what's yours?

Our young parents share their proudest moment with their kids, and how that makes them feel as parents.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Working together as a couple: Chloe from Teen Mom UK

How do you and your partner divide up the work in your house? Chloe from Teen Mom UK has some advice on working together with your partner.

5 Mar 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Living alone with my daughter: the pros and cons

Elsa left home when she was pregnant and started living alone with her daughter. She explains the pros and cons.

5 Mar 2019 | Elsa L

My birth story - by Cheree

Mum at 15, Cheree shares her birth story.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

What I'm most proud of as a young dad

We asked young dad, Ruben what he's most proud of as a young dad. Find out what he had to say!

5 Mar 2019 | Ruben V

"I felt I was treated differently as a dad"

Kai's dad, Rodney shares how he's been treated differently to his partner during pre and post natal appointments.

5 Mar 2019 | Henrietta M

Dealing with a child who doesn’t sleep

Young mum of 2, Becca, shares her top tips to cope with a child who doesn't sleep!

5 Mar 2019 | Rebecca

Pregnant and facing motherhood alone

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Telling family about my pregnancy

Follow young mum, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. Part 4 of 4 vlogs.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Telling school I was pregnant

Follow young mum at 15, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. Part 2 of 4 vlogs.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Top 5 tips for exams whilst pregnant or a new mum

Young mum and student Ciara gives some top exam tips for other young parents.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Finding out I was pregnant at 15

Follow young mum, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. In part 1 she talks about finding out she was pregnant at 15.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

'You can be a mum, happy and still win at life!’

Jenna gave birth to her first child at 16. She wants to help other young parents by sharing her experience.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

I wanted to breastfeed for longer

Young mum, Libby writes about her breastfeeding experience.

5 Mar 2019 | Libby S

Friendships can change when you become a parent

Friends and young mums, Tamera and Megan speak about how they're friendships have changed since becoming parents.

5 Mar 2019 | Tamera G

My experience of being pregnant at 14

Mum at 15, Natasha, shares her story and the prejudice she experienced as a young mum.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Useful advice for travelling with children by yourself

5 Mar 2019 | Charlotte R

Advice for going through pregnancy on your own

Young mum, Annabel shares how she felt about facing pregnancy and motherhood as a single parent.

5 Mar 2019 | Annabel S

Experiencing anxiety after birth

Young mum, Sarah writes about her anxiety after the birth of her son, Leo.

5 Mar 2019 | Sarah M

Being a parent with a disability

Young mum, Sharmika writes about how she’s raising awareness of disabilities and illnesses.

5 Mar 2019 | Sharmika D

How I overcame my postnatal depression

Young mum, Sylvia, shared her experience of overcoming postnatal depression.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Becoming a parent made me more determined to achieve my dreams

Young mum Ayesha, 21, talks about achieving her dreams!

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

You can still achieve so much after having children!

Listen to all the things young mum of 2, Geneva, has achieved since having her sons!

5 Mar 2019 | Geneva A

Advice for second-time mums

Some advice for mums expecting their second baby from young mum, Alicia.

5 Mar 2019 | Alicia B

Moving out at 16 with my son - Kaiya’s experience

Kaiya, mum at 16, shares her story of moving out at 16.

5 Mar 2019 | Kaiya A

My daughter Delilah's first year

Young mum to Delilah, Libby, shares how her first year with her daughter has been.

5 Mar 2019 | Libby S

I chose a doula to be my birth partner

Young mum, Farrah, explains why a doula was the best birthing partner choice for her!

5 Mar 2019 | Farrah M

I was judged whilst I was pregnant with my son

Teen mum, Kaiya, shares how she has dealt with being judged for being a young parent.

5 Mar 2019 | Kaiya A

Moving away from my family during my pregnancy

Young mum, Jess, shares how she has found moving away from her family and in with her partner.

5 Mar 2019 | Jessica M

Who I told first about my pregnancy

Young mum, Nikiah, shares how important it is to share your pregnancy news with someone close!

5 Mar 2019 | Nikiah W

My complicated labour

Young mum, Harriet, shares her labour and birth story.

5 Mar 2019 | Harriet W

"I heard this beautiful, loud scream. 'He’s here!'" - Erin's birth story

Young mum, Erin, shares her birth story.

5 Mar 2019 | Erin H

My pregnancy - young mum Erin's story

Young mum, Erin, shares her pregnancy story.

5 Mar 2019 | Erin H

I had a good relationship with my midwife

Young mum, Richelle, talks about the really positive experience she had with her midwife

5 Mar 2019 | Richelle O

My advice for college teachers - by Kaiya

Mum at 15, Kaiya, offers some advice for college teachers on how to better support young mums at college.

5 Mar 2019 | Kaiya A

My advice for employers - by Libby

Young mum, Libby shares some advice for employers on how to better support expectant mums.

5 Mar 2019 | Libby S

I became a midwife after I had my children

Fiona, mum at 19, shares how she became a midwife after having her babies.

5 Mar 2019 | Fiona D

What I find most challenging as a mum

Young mum, Sharmika, shared what she finds most challenging as a mum.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

My experience of bonding late with my son

Young dad, Ismail offers advice to anyone who might be getting to know their child at a later stage.

5 Mar 2019 | Ismail M

My advice for sixth form teachers - by Shannon

Young mum of 2 daughters, Shannon, offers some advice to sixth form teachers.

5 Mar 2019 | Shannon C

Becoming the primary carer of my son

Kevin, dad at 17, talks about becoming the primary carer of his son.

5 Mar 2019 | Kevin M

I've been judged for being a young mum

Young mum at 16, Emily, shared her experience of being judged.

5 Mar 2019 | Emily A

Sharmika's birth story

Sharmika, mum at 17, shares her birth and early post-birth story.

5 Mar 2019 | Sharmika D

Have your New Year's Eve plans changed since having children?

We asked young parents how their New Year's Eve plans have changed, and what their plans are to see in 2018!

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

What's your favourite thing about Christmas?

We asked a few of our young parents what their fave thing about Christmas is!

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

What are your Christmas traditions?

Young parents share their family Christmas traditions with us.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

What is a pushing present?

Young mum, Jess, shared with us what a pushing present is and what she got!

5 Mar 2019 | Jessica M

I went travelling in Australia with my 7-year-old!

Young mum, Charlotte, shared her experience of travelling in Australia with her 7-year-old son.

5 Mar 2019 | Charlotte R

Completing my A levels at 9 months pregnant

Young mum at 17, Ellie, talks about completing her A Levels whilst 9 months pregnant.

5 Mar 2019 | Ellie G

How I dealt with depression during pregnancy and after

To mark World Mental Health Day, we spoke with young mum, Leanne, about dealing with depression.

5 Mar 2019 | Leanne G

My experience of living in a mother and baby unit

Young mum to Aveya, Leanne, spoke about her positive experience of living in a mother and baby unit.

5 Mar 2019 | Leanne G

Dealing with reactions to my pregnancy

Tamera, young mum to Lily, talks about how she dealt with reactions to her pregnancy.

5 Mar 2019 | Tamera G

Becoming a mum at 19 - Madison's story

Madison, young mum to Zarah, talks about becoming a mum at 19 including the challenges she's faced.

5 Mar 2019 | Madison Y

10 everyday challenges for parents of children with additional needs

Sometimes it can be hard for people to know what life can be like for children with additional needs and their parents, so here are some of the most common challenges me and my son Jayden face.

5 Mar 2019 | Charlie S

A year of cuteness! Our 2016 photo album

Here's to a 2017 filled cute smiles, giggles and happy mummies! Here are our favourite photos by young mums and dads from 2016.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

6 things that surprised me about motherhood

"I always knew I'd love the babies but I never, ever imagined how intense it would be."

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

"You’re thrown in at the deep end": Lettie's advice for new mums

"You’ve got this big baby bump and everyone is staring at you. You just feel people are judging you because of your age."

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Top 5 magic moments since becoming a mum: Mia from Teen Mom UK vlogs!

Mia's favourite moments since becoming a mum to little Marliya.

5 Mar 2019 | Teen Mom UK

5 challenges all single mums will understand (and how I coped)

"Seeing my son happy, healthy and constantly smiling was a constant reminder of what a great job I was doing."

5 Mar 2019 | Linda B

Teen Mom UK puts young mums in the spotlight!

The five young mums will set out to show that age is just a number when it comes to parenting.

5 Mar 2019 | Teen Mom UK

The signs and symptoms of postnatal depression

Following mental health day earlier in the month, I thought I would write another blog about my own mental health.

5 Mar 2019 | Loren S

"Now ain't the time to be having contractions!" Stephanie's birth story

In the final of our birth story vlogs, young mum Stephanie tells us all the details of when she gave birth to the lovely Joshua.

5 Mar 2019 | Stephanie T

The importance of dads: Stephanie's story of single parenthood

"In this generation we are so quick to give up on fathers an have the 'I can do it alone' mentality."

5 Mar 2019 | Stephanie T

"I shouted 'My baby, my baby’s here!'" Ellie's birth story

Ellie's honest vlog about giving birth to baby Isaac.

5 Mar 2019 | Ellie L

Living with family: the ups and downs!

"Living with family is a joy, its a pain, it's amusing, it's sad: it's all of the above and more."

5 Mar 2019 | Stephanie T

"I could feel every... single... thing!" Richelle's birth story

"I was crouched down, walking to A&E; that's when I could feel every... single... thing!"

5 Mar 2019 | Richelle O

Dealing with 'working mum guilt': Linda's advice

Linda's shares her advice for dealing with the guilt that naturally comes with being a working parent.

5 Mar 2019 | Linda B

4 things you'll hear as a young parent (and how to deal with them)

"Planning my life around fatherhood wasn't impossible. But I hadn’t prepared for the reactions of my friends and family."

5 Mar 2019 | Daniel G

Juggling work and parenthood: Linda's top tips

5 Mar 2019 | Linda B

Boobs, breast pumps and biscuits: my breastfeeding experience

"The bond and closeness I feel with my son when I breastfeed him is indescribable and I feel happy that I’m giving him the best start I can give him."

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

What contraception should I use after birth?

Young mum Charlotte on why she's planning her contraception options now, and also what contraception you can use after birth.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Feeling neglected and unwell

"Not long to go now, but I must admit this is the worst time I'm having."

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Being a mum-of-two is not easy, but it's 100% worth it

"Being a mum of two has changed my life even more than I thought it was going to..."

5 Mar 2019 | Stephanie T

30 reasons I love being a young mum

"I had MSN as a teenager so I’ve experienced the perks and pitfalls of being a kid with a social media account."

5 Mar 2019 | Lucy

How to tell strict parents you're pregnant: young mums' advice

"A month ago I found out I'm pregnant. I've been with my boyfriend for 4 years and we are really nervous to tell our parents."

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Young, pregnant and proud of it!

Young mum Sarah's advice for young parents worried about being judged.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Me, Ben and Bump: full-term and feeling it!

"Our little girl seems to wriggle even more now and when she moves my belly does a whole Mexican wave!"

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Young mum Becca's birth story: "I'd do it again in a heartbeat"

"The universe has us on different paths for a reason, and I’m pretty happy with mine. It’ll never be perfect but it’s definitely, completely, 100% worth every second."

5 Mar 2019 | Rebecca

Me, Ben and Bump

"My pregnancy has brought people together it’s also shown me how people can change..."

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Young mums have ambition and we are worthy of respect

"Being a young mum shouldn’t be a pass to be judged and walked over."

5 Mar 2019 | Laura

I’m working for me and my son's future

I can’t pretend that it's easy. But I enjoy shooting down all those “your life is over” comments...

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

29 weeks pregnant and thinking about home birth

young mum, Charlotte shares why she wants a water birth

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

28 weeks pregnant at 19: my young mum story

Well seeing as this is my first blog I shall let you know a bit about me and my situation. I am Charlotte and found out I was pregnant when I was 18.

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Breastfeeding my son wasn’t as easy as I hoped

Young mum Ellie shares with us the difficulties she faced when she first started breastfeeding her son, Isaac, and how she was supported by specialists, family and other breastfeeding mums.

5 Mar 2019 | Ellie L

What it was like going back to work after having a baby

5 Mar 2019 | Linda B

Looking back at being 17 and pregnant

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Pregnant at school: Richelle's story

5 Mar 2019 | Richelle O

My experience of Postnatal Depression

5 Mar 2019 | Little Lullaby

Losing my niece inspired me to become a young parent ambassador

5 Mar 2019 | Stephanie T

How my family reacted to my pregnancy

Richelle, 17, mum of one, shares how her family responded when she broke the news that she was pregnant with her son.

5 Mar 2019 | Richelle O

Losing Archie

Young mum Loren talks about losing her first son Archie to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the work she is doing to help reduce the risk for other young parents.

5 Mar 2019 | Loren S