Donna says she never thought in a "million years" her daughter would be with her for Christmas.

One mum says social media posts showing "loads of presents" add to the strain families feel at Christmas.

A proposal for a voucher scheme for new parents is being put forward to East Suffolk Council.

The Primrose Family Hub in Sheffield offers support for parents and their children.

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

Victoria Infant and Nursery School hopes to win approval to make the change from January.

The course began running this year following training by Oldham Council's parenting officers.

The government is reviewing the policy but campaigners say the current system is "broken".