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Family holidays should be about the whole family
25 October 2012

Parenting News: Parents wish they Could Leave the kids at home for Holiday Abroad

A quarter of parents wish they could leave their kids at home whilst going abroad; with half...
Parenting on Female First
25 October 2012

Techie toddlers lead the way in the technology stakes

If the old mantra that ‘knowledge is power’ is to be believed, then from a technology perspective at least,...
What is your child’s favourite playground game?
25 October 2012

Parenting News: Classic Playground Games still Triumph at Breaktime

Traditional games such as skipping, trading cards and hopscotch are still amongst the most popular in...
Parenting on Female First
24 October 2012

Plea for more family time from one in five Kids

One in five 8-11 year olds want to spend more time with their parents and more than a third of parents would...
How many sporadic presents do you buy every year?
24 October 2012

Parenting News: Dads buy Double the Amount of Presents Compared to Mums

Dads buy double the amount of presents for their children in comparison to mums; with an average of...
Parenting on Female First
24 October 2012

National Parents Week: Top tips for savvy children’s savings

National Parents Week is a chance to celebrate all that mums and dads do to provide for their children and...
Sarah Ockwell-Smith
23 October 2012

Meet Sarah Ockwell-Smith the Mum Helping Parents to be Confident with Their Newborns and Toddlers

She's the founder of the successful Babycalm and Toddlercalm classes, an author...
Parenting on Female First
23 October 2012

It's the best time for UK families to visit overseas theme parks

Thrill-seeking families can ride rollercoasters, get soaked on log flumes and have their photo taken with...
Parenting on Female First
22 October 2012

Mums returning to work after having a baby face £9k pay cuts

Mums who quit their chosen profession to have a baby face a pay cut of up to £20,000 a year when they...
Halloween on Female First
22 October 2012

Halloween: Top 5 how-tos for creating the perfect halloween party for children

As fright night draws closer, children (and adults!) up and down the country are preparing...
Do you have any un-played with toys? Donate them today.
21 October 2012

Parenting News: Give Unwanted toys to Barnardo’s this Christmas

UK toy retailer, Argos, has joined forces with children’s charity Barnardo’s to launch the Argos...
Parenting on Female First
20 October 2012

Shorter attention span of children threatens enjoyment of reading

Children’s attention spans are shorter, and demands on their attention are much greater than ever...
Are you a traditionalist when it comes to marriage and family?
20 October 2012

Parenting News: Family Trends Changing Through each Generation

A study by Direct Line shows that traditional key milestones are changing through each generation, as a...
What is your tech knowledge like?
19 October 2012

Parenting News: Tech-Savvy kids want to send Their mums back to School

Almost 60 per cent of primary school kids know more about technology than their mums, according to...
This October half-term is set to be one of the busiest
19 October 2012

Parenting News: 2012 is set to be one of the Busiest Autumn Half Terms

Experts are predicting one of the busiest Autumn half-term holiday seasons for years, following a...
Parenting on Female First
19 October 2012

Travel money advice for half term holidays

New research has revealed that Europe is the cheapest destination to visit this half term. Check out these top...
What would you do with an extra three hours a day?
18 October 2012

Parenting News: Busy UK Parents need 27-hour days to Complete Tasks

Busy UK parents need an extra three hours a day to get everything they need done in the working week,...
what were you least unexpecting when you were expecting?
18 October 2012

Parenting News: Celebrity and UK Mums Reveal what they Unexpected when Expecting

Jennifer Lopez and Spice Girl Melanie C, along with over 200 UK mothers, reveal what they...
JK Rowling
17 October 2012

Parenting News: Young People are more Impressed by Business than Bieber

Contrary to popular belief, teenagers in the UK are largely unimpressed by popular celebrities as...
Where are you going on holiday this half term?
17 October 2012

Parenting News: European Holidays are the most Affordable this Half Term

Research from M&S Bank has revealed that seven in ten popular foreign holidays are less expensive...
School breakfast clubs are continuing to close
17 October 2012

Parenting News: Kelloggs Supporting food Banks as School Breakfast Clubs Continue to Close (VIDEO)

Hungry children rely on teacher handouts and food banks as breakfast clubs...
What ar eyour thoughts on this issue?
16 October 2012

Parenting News: Charity Report Supports Vulnerable Families

Fundamental flaws in the funding of vital children’s services are creating a ticking time bomb for...
Christmas on Female First
15 October 2012

Five ways to handle pester power at Christmas

Christmas can be a financially challenging time for families. Here are five things you need to know about...
Young people are now travelling to more exotic places
15 October 2012

Travel News: The Rise of Generation FLY

ABTA has revealed that younger people are taking more holidays than before, despite growing youth unemployment