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Rising cost of living has hit UK families hard
11 July 2012

UK Economy is Forcing Parents to Buy Presents From Charity Shops

As celebs spend lavishly on thier little-ones, new research reveals that UK parents are struggling...
Stop unwanted electricty accidents from happening in your home
11 July 2012

Charity Urging Parents to Take Electrical Safety Action

Socket covers are not enough to protect children from electrical accidents, charity warns, as research shows...
Pack into the family car and go for a day out
9 July 2012

Five Of The Best UK Day Trips For Summer

RED Driving school has selected five must-do day trips in 2012, for families with cars
Getting outdoors is great for family health and bonding
5 July 2012

Regatta's Top UK Family Walks

Regatta recommends their favourite UK family walks for you to get the family out to play and celebrate...
Parenting on Female First
4 July 2012

Parent's relationship suffers after having children, says new research

Heartbreaks and relationship breakdowns do not just effect the celebs - new research lifts the lid...
Would You Have Sex Whilst Your Child Was In The Bed?
26 June 2012

Would You Have Sex Whilst Your Child Was In The Same Bed?

A recent survey revealed that one in three Swedish women have sex with their partner while their child slept...
When Does Your Biological Clock End?
21 June 2012

Have You Got Your Biological Clock?

Every woman has one, but now you can get an app that continuously lets you know when your biological clock is...
Parents should be encouraging their children at every opportunity
21 June 2012

Parents should encourage a child's curiosity

Parents should be encouraging and nuturing their child's curiosity to help stimulate innovation and solve...
Children are more likely to be depressed at an older age if they have same-sex parents
18 June 2012

Children at risk of depression from having same-sex parents

Children raised by same-sex couples are at higher risk of depression and social issues as adults, according...
What are you doing with your children this half term?
2 June 2012

Avoid the half-term headache; top tips for great days out

With half term upon us, great days out - the ones sepia-tinted memories are made of - come in all shapes and...
Rebecca Adlington has always enjoyed being in the pool
24 May 2012

Government urged to prioritise the sport that saves lives

New figures show one in three primary school leavers can’t swim required distance set out by the government
Paul Thomspon wants us to take our children swimming
16 May 2012

Top 10 parent & baby activities this summer

On the look out for fun activities to do with your baby or young children this summer?
Get your family involved in the cooking
15 May 2012

Tips for cooking with children

As well as being lots of fun; cooking with your little ones also teaches them invaluable life skills – from...
There has been an urgent call for foster parents for teens
14 May 2012

Urgent call for foster parents

There is an urgent need for more foster carers for teenagers across the UK, new research from the Fostering...
Angela Griffin is fronting the Baked Stars campaign
11 May 2012

Angela Griffin talks to us

Angela Griffin has been a nurse, a teacher, a beautician, but first and foremost she's a mum. Here she talks to...
Are your children protected whilst on the internet?
24 April 2012

How to keep kids safe online

Watch our video for top tips on how to keep your children safe whilst they’re on the internet!
Plough-on-Lunch The Recipe
17 April 2012

Plough-on-Lunch The Recipe

As the children head back to school after the Easter break why not give their usual sandwich a twist?
Children have the right to be taught the basics
6 April 2012

Schools should be fined if children leave with bad literacy skills, says report

Schools in England should be fined if pupils leave schools with poor literacy skills according...
Do you know what your child's watching?
30 March 2012

Parents in dark as millions of children admit to having seen 18 rated films

With the Easter holidays on the horizon, parents are beginning to consider how best to entertain...
Parenting on Female First
15 March 2012

Story-time suffers as parents feel the squeeze

Work is becoming the first priority for many parents, with many saying that they don't even have the time to...
Bear Grylls wants children to learn forgotten skills
9 March 2012

Bear Grylls wants children to get back outside and learn forgotten skills

Today’s children are spending significantly less time than their parents did having adventures...
Shopping with children can be fun, just make sure you set boundaries
16 February 2012

Children cost us an extra £15billion a year shopping with them

Taking the children shopping with you may seem harmless and an easy way to keep them entertained for a...
When you smoke in the car, so do they
10 February 2012

Mums – Have your say about smoking in cars

British Lung Foundation is calling for your support to get politicians committed to reducing the number of...
Ensure that you and your baby stay healthy
20 January 2012

Pregnancy survival guide

During pregnancy, it