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Sara Cox
22 November 2012

INTERVIEW: Sara Cox

Radio presenter Sara Cox is supporting a new campaign providing entertainment to children in hospitals this...
Mother-in-laws may pressure women to have kids
22 November 2012

Mother-in-law cited as top reason why women feel pressured to have children

A new study by MyVouchCodes has revealed that two fifths of British women in relationships feel...
Shaun the Shy Shark Storysacks
22 November 2012

Anti-Bullying Week: Shaun the Shy Shark Helping to Tackle Bullying

A simple story about a shark overcoming his fears is being used in schools and homes across the country...
Kids owe Their Parents over £13 Billion
22 November 2012

Parenting News: Kids owe Their Parents over £13 Billion

British parents are currently owed more than £13 Billion – by their own kids, a study has revealed
The Bride in Leafyland
21 November 2012

Anti-Bullying Week: New Children’s Storybook Raises Awareness of Bullying

Writer Ibrahim Nelson Kaggwa announces the release of a book that aims to teach every child what...
Food and Drink on Female First
21 November 2012

British shoppers: Expectations and changes revealed

More lists, better meal planning and rising expectations signal ‘new fashioned values’ of post-crunch...
Parenting on Female First
21 November 2012

Childcare: Babies need love not learning

A third of mums of under-threes could be putting their child's development at risk because they don’t see...
Babies born to Stressed Mothers more Likely to be Bullied at School
21 November 2012

Anti-Bullying Week: Babies born to Stressed Mothers are more Likely to be Bullied at School

Children whose mothers were overly stressed during pregnancy are more likely to become...
Have you told creative lies to get your kids to eat healthy?
21 November 2012

Parenting News: Modern Mums and Dads Steer kids with Creative Lies

Dragons in the hand drier, the tooth fairy and princesses in the tummy - just some of the creative...
Parenting on Female First
21 November 2012

GCSE students' reading age lags five years behind exam material

There is a significant gap between the average reading age of students and the chronological reading age...
Parenting on Female First
20 November 2012

National Trust hires kids' council

Following a recruitment drive over the summer holidays, a group of ten youngsters, aged between seven and 11...
How Teens are Keeping Parents in the Dark
20 November 2012

Parenting News: Digital Disconnect - How Teens are Keeping Parents in the Dark

Four out of five teenagers feel confident they know how to hide what they do online from their...
Parenting on Female First
20 November 2012

10 Tips for coping with Christmas

To help you navigate your way through the festive TV specials, nativity plays and carol concerts, author and...
Millie Mackintosh is urging young girls to speak up about bullying
19 November 2012

Anti-Bullying Week: Millie Mackintosh Urging Girls to Speak up About Bullying

Millie Mackintosh from Channel 4’s Made in Chelsea is urging girls to speak up about bullying,...
How are you supporting Anti-Bullying Week?
19 November 2012

Anti-Bullying Week: One in Four kids quit Activities they Enjoy Because of Bullies

Kids' dreams are becoming stifled due to youngsters giving up what they enjoy because they...
Parenting on Female First
19 November 2012

12 Educational tips for children

Every parent wants their child to learn and explore the world around them. Here, Julie Lightley, Early Years...
Parenting on Female First
18 November 2012

Stylish activewear for mums to be: FittaMamma

Maternity activewear specialists FittaMamma have just launched their new range, especially designed for the...
Parenting on Female First
18 November 2012

Christmas money-saving trend: Group gifting for families

Group Gifts - The latest weapon in Mum’s armor for family budgeting this Christmas
Jo Whiley
17 November 2012

Jo Whiley's Top Tips for Family Holidays

Radio 2 DJ and mum-of-four Jo Whiley shares her holiday experiences and top tips for travelling with the family
Are British kids Suffering from a Creative Crisis?
16 November 2012

Parenting News: Are British kids Suffering from a Creative Crisis?

Research reveals more than half of UK parents are worried about their child’s lack of creativity
Parenting on Female First
16 November 2012

Domestic goddess turns domestic economist

Families are being forced to change the way they spend to stretch their tight household budgets
Parenting on Female First
16 November 2012

Five finance tips for parents setting up a business

As more parents search for a flexible balance between work and home life, mums and dads should take note of...
Parenting on Female First
15 November 2012

19 Tips and troubleshooting for reading aloud with children

We all know it can be difficult to get your reading style up to scratch when its story time with the kids...
Parenting on Female First
15 November 2012

Seven tips for keeping the family safe on the roads this winter

With the cold weather and dark nights upon us, the need for a fully functioning, and most importantly,...