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Parenting on Female First
6 November 2012

'Daddisms' - Top 20 phrases used by dads

'Do you think I'm made of money?', 'When I was your age' and 'He's thick as two short planks', have been hailed...
Parenting on Female First
2 November 2012

UK mums' top recession-busting cooking tips

Instant food brand Maggi asked UK mums for their top money-saving tips when it comes to buying food for the...
Brit Families only have Three 'big days out' Together Every year
2 November 2012

Parenting News: Brit Families only have Three 'big days out' Together Every year

The average British family finds time for just three ‘big days out’ together every year
Recession has Brought the Family Together at Mealtimes
2 November 2012

Parenting News: Recession has Brought the Family Together at Mealtimes

As cooking budgets decrease, the importance of families eating together increases
Savvy Students are Helping to Boost the Bank of Mum and Dad
2 November 2012

Parenting News: Savvy Students are Helping to Boost the Bank of Mum and Dad

Students are more savings savvy than we give them credit for, according to a new survey by mobile...
Parenting on Female First
1 November 2012

Mums' pre-baby friendships change after giving birth

New mums admit to shedding old friends in favour of new mates they can relate to, a study has revealed
Parenting on Female First
1 November 2012

Parents who rock their baby to sleep - be warned

A new survey out this week shows that nearly 70 per cent of parents are rocking their babies to sleep in order...
Do you lie to be seen as a 'perfect' parent?
1 November 2012

Parenting News: Mums lie to Appear to Others as 'Perfect' Parent

Over half of mums resort to lying about their parenting skills rather than admit to other mums and dads...
Online game Helping to Drive Funds for BBC Children in Need
1 November 2012

Parenting News: Online game Helping to Drive Funds for BBC Children in Need

Grab the chance to design your very own set of dream wheels this month with Peugeot’s online...
The Nwaiwu's are helping to raise awareness in their community
31 October 2012

Parenting News: Manchester Couple Helps Children Waiting for Adoption

When a Manchester couple heard that children from black and minority ethnic groups are four times...
Parenting on Female First
31 October 2012

Six tips from BootsWebMD.com to help your child sleep soundly

Now that the clocks have been set back, it is a great time to focus on your child’s sleeping habits...
Baby's closets are jam-packed with clothes
31 October 2012

Parenting News: M&S Calls on Parents to ‘Shwop’ baby Clothes

Marks & Spencer is calling on mums and dads to recycle or ‘shwop’ more of their children’s baby...
Grandad and grandchild having fun
30 October 2012

Parenting News: The Grandparents' Association Launches new App

The UK’s leading grandparents charity – The Grandparents’ Association revealed its new app at a...
Parenting on Female First
30 October 2012

Nine lifestyle tips for new dads to stay in shape

A recent study shows that new dads are piling on average 1.6 stone in baby weight. Here are some expert tips on...
Parenting on Female First
29 October 2012

Jeff Brazier: Daddies dream of reality TV stardom for their kids

Study shows fathers would now rather see their children find success on X Factor and Big Brother than...
mums are being urged to consider bedside sleeping
28 October 2012

Parenting News: Mums Urged to Sleep with baby by Their Side

Today, many people across the UK are celebrating National Sleep in Day by spending an extra hour tucked up...
Magic Appeals to Brit Adults and Children
28 October 2012

Parenting News: Magic Appeals to Brit Adults and Children

While you may feel blessed to have the world’s bonniest baby, it seems your fibbing friends may tend to...
Parenting on Female First
28 October 2012

Modern-day Brits struggle to find time for family meals

Strengthening family ties is synonymous with family meals and Opinium Research reveals over three quarters of...
Are you a single-parent who has been affected by this?
27 October 2012

Parenting News: Poorest Child Maintenance Claimants ‘forced into a corner’, warns Barnardo’s

The UK’s largest children’s charity, Barnardo's, is warning that the poorest...
Skylander at ZSL London Zoo
27 October 2012

Parenting News: Celebrity Families Celebrate Skylanders Giants Launch

Donna Air, Jasmine Guinness and Richard Jones celebrated the launch of Skylanders Giants at ZSL...
Halloween on Female First
27 October 2012

Parenting news: Brits turn away trick or treaters

Brits are a bunch of hallow-meanies with half of UK households set to slam the door in the face of trick or...
Parenting on Female First
26 October 2012

Young Britons vote Big Ben as their top British landmark

Young Britons are traditionalists at heart who are keen to explore their country’s heritage according to...
Coffe mornings can be competitive events
26 October 2012

Parenting News: Modern Mums are Super Competitive Hosts for Coffee Mornings

Modern mums admit they’re competitive when hosting coffee mornings, according to new research...
Baby day care can be a life-saver for parents
26 October 2012

Parenting News: The Baby Drop Opens in South London

The Baby Drop, a new concept, drop-in-crèche for babies from birth to five years old has opened in Wandsworth