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virtual vanity
13 September 2012

Young Brits Suffering from Virtual Vanity

Young Brits are suffering from a serious case of ‘virtual vanity’, with one in nine admitting to checking...
Parenting on Female First
12 September 2012

Mumsnetters talk gadget use in the home

As we enter the new school year and parents and children settle into a new routine, E.ON and Mumsnet have...
babies
12 September 2012

Baby Boom: Post Olympics Prediction

After our most successful Olympics ever, Mother & Baby brand, Cussons Mum & Me, predict that a number of...
How much do you spend on uniform?
12 September 2012

Non-Uniform Clothes Cost Parents Double for New Term

Children attending schools and colleges with a no-uniform policy are costing their parents more money, says new...
Parenting on Female First
11 September 2012

BootsWebMD.com’s baby personality test

Is your baby cheeky, fiesty or easy-going? Now you can find out all about your child's personality and...
Parenting on Female First
11 September 2012

New gadget to help parents keep tabs on children

It's natural for parents to worry every time their children leave the house. But is that reason enough to plant...
uniform
11 September 2012

Lost Property in UK Schools Amounts to £187 Million a Year

British primary school pupils lose a staggering £187m worth of uniform every year, research has revealed
Parenting on Female First
10 September 2012

Parents are taking advantage of alone time as children leave for university

Freshers week sparks increase in parents booking short breaks and hotels as mum and dad celebrate...
family travel
9 September 2012

Half Term Holiday Searches Rise After Washout Summer

Families are in a rusg to get away this October half term as searches for holidays during that week increase by...
Parenting on Female First
9 September 2012

British parents in desperate need for sleep schooling

Three quarters of UK parents are clueless to how much sleep their children should be getting, says new research
Stressed mum
7 September 2012

Four in Five UK Mums Suffer Back to School Blues

A huge 84 per cent of UK mums are struck by September sadness and over half of family pets miss the children...
grandparents
7 September 2012

Grandparents save UK £11 billion in Childcare each year

UK grandparents are saving families a staggering £1,888 each year in childcare costs, revealed new research...
Parenting on Female First
7 September 2012

Back to school saviours: Cussons Mum & Me

Here's our top five from Cussons Mum & Me to help UK mums look great at the school gate with minimal effort
Parenting on Female First
6 September 2012

Online safety tools and tricks for parents to share with their children

Education is key when it comes to safe internet use. Here's some top online safety tips for parents...
Parenting on Female First
5 September 2012

Parents spend more on girl's wardrobes than boys

Daughters have more spent on their wardrobes than their brothers, a study has revealed
Tina O'Brien
5 September 2012

INTERVIEW: Tina O'Brien

The former Corrie star and proud mum-of-one talks to FemaleFirst about her involvement with the Cartoon...
Parenting on Female First
5 September 2012

Helping your daughter learn through online gaming

With British girls aged 10-15 spending 7.4 hours online gaming each week, it’s a pastime that is capturing...
SE-B
4 September 2012

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Opens Mamas & Papas Newest UK Store

Singer and Model Sophie Ellis-Bextor officially opened the new Mamas & Papas store on the Lakeside Shopping...
Brighton
4 September 2012

British Parents feel the Summer Holiday Pinch

Brighton is the most expensive town to entertain the kids in during the holidays, says new research
Parenting on Female First
4 September 2012

A laughing baby is one of Britain's most-loved sounds

Brits have voted the sound of a baby laughing amongst our favourite sounds, according to new research
Parenting on Female First
3 September 2012

Coronation v Jubilee generation: Change in children's sleeping patterns

The seismic shift in children’s lifestyles since the Queen came to the throne in 1952 could be...
Parenting on Female First
2 September 2012

British parents feel they are flops when it comes to children's exercise

The majority of British parents are floundering when it comes to encouraging their children to...
grandparent
1 September 2012

Distance gets in the way of Grandparents Developing a Closer bond with their Grandchildren

Almost three quarters of grandparents who live more than one hour away from their...
Parenting on Female First
1 September 2012

Becoming a princess is the new life ambition for young girls in the UK

Forget X Factor and a dream of pop stardom, thanks to Kate Middleton most young girls now want to be...