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Send your kids off to school happy and prepared for the day (not always as easy as it sounds)
17 January 2012

5 tips for a stress free school morning

There's nothing worse than beginning the day with complete chaos. A child who can't find their sock, another...
New guidelines are hoped to improve children's health
16 January 2012

New guidelines aim for better food for pre-school children

The guidelines, published today by School Food Trust, will give extra support to parents and childcare...
Children as young as 7 have admitted to being bullied over their weight
10 January 2012

A quarter of children under 10 worry about being overweight

A recent survey has discovered that a quarter of young children under 10 feel overweight.
Have some fun with the family
23 December 2011

Keep the kids busy for free over Christmas

As daunting as they are, the school holidays are a good time to have some fun with your kids and so we've found...
Jet away stress free this Christmas
8 December 2011

Travelling with children this winter

If you're planning a family holiday this winter, we've come up with 10 top tips for a happy and hassle free...
Mums are finding themselves repeating what their parents said to them
1 December 2011

Modern mums are turning into their parents

Modern mums are subconsciously turning into their own mothers - by wheeling out a string of phrases they were...
The youngest child has shown to be the favourite
25 November 2011

Parents of two - favour their youngest

It’s official – parents of two children treat their youngest as the favourite, according to new research.
Fizzy drinks are a daily indulgence for some youths
24 November 2011

Youth living on junk food diet

Instead of brocolli, grapes and tomatoes kids in the UK are feasting on chocolate, energy drinks and crisps -...
Children want to be able to spend more time with their parents
22 November 2011

Brits playing happy families

Children spend less than a year of quality time with their parents by the time they reach 18, a new index on...
Women have a huge list of to-dos each day
18 November 2011

Mums spend third of life running around after children

Hardworking mums devote one third of their waking lives to running around after their children, it has emerged.
The patter of Tiny Feet? I Don’t Think So...
17 November 2011

The Patter of Tiny Feet? I Don't Think So...

We are the generation that want it all. Successful careers. Successful relationships. Successful lives. We are...
Young families are at 'breaking point'
15 November 2011

Young families at breaking point

Forty per cent of parents with children under five have felt at 'breakin point' because of the stress and...
Student life is something that you should encourage your child to pursue
9 November 2011

Parents fear empty nests as children settle into campus life

More than two-thirds of parents in the UK fear that that they will find their child leaving for university...
The job lists are endless when you're a mother
4 November 2011

Busy mums at breaking point

Every day, millions of mums around the country head to the school gates straight from work or a day of numerous...
The costs mount up from everything to the entertainment to the cake
31 October 2011

Parents spending nearly £5,000 on children's parties

Competitive parents will splash out a whopping £4,858.56 on their child’s birthday parties by the time they...
Spend time with your child and explore new things
26 October 2011

Boosting your child's creativity

British parents believe that electronic gaming is having a negative impact on a child's creativity, according...
Children not aware of how much their parents actually earn
30 September 2011

Young children not aware of how much they will earn in the future

Young children need a dose of reality when it comes to what they'll be earning in the future.
Don't worry about what other mothers are doing
16 September 2011

Parents pushing their child to do too much too soon

Your child reaching milestones like walking, talking and potty training is a big deal for any mother. But are...
They're more likely to want junk food as a bribe than apples
17 August 2011

Parents paying out £1,400 to keep their kids quiet

Celebrities are not the only ones that are forcing injunctions, it seems that we are too.
You might have the good intention but when they get to school, it's suddenly lost
9 August 2011

Packed lunches not safe to eat

Packing a healthy, balanced lunch for your child each day when going to school may be causing more harm than...
Children are looking for more adventures this summer
5 August 2011

Children are looking for more adventures

Children are looking for more adventure in their lives, according to new research.
Parents think kids are growing up too fast
25 July 2011

You believe that your children are growing up too fast

Eighty-seven per cent of you believe that your children are growing up too quickly.
LeapPad Explorer
12 July 2011

A device to keep the children busy - so simple, so easy

If you're sick of wondering where you tablet device is or finding it with sticky finger prints covering the...
The National Child Measurement Programme
27 June 2011

The National Child Measurement Programme

This NHS programme aims to help children achieve a healthy weight.