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Children now own more shoes than parents
21 February 2013

Parenting News: Children Under 10 Own More Shoes than Parents says Research from Debenhams

Children under 10 own more pairs of shoes than their parents, according to a survey by...
Search for UK’s Brightest Minds Underway as Children are Asked for Theories on Some of Life’s Biggest Mysteries
20 February 2013

Parenting News: UK's Brightest Young Minds Asked to Solve Some of Life's Biggest Mysteries

Good hydration is vital for growing children and there is a wealth of research to show...
Parenting on Female First
20 February 2013

Families with pets have happier children

Children who have pets have fewer allergies and learn greater responsibility
UK Children Pin Hopes for Solving World’s Biggest Challenges on Themselves
20 February 2013

Parenting News: UK Children Pin Hopes for Solving World’s Biggest Challenges on Themselves (VIDEO)

A new study among 7-14 year-old children and teachers has found that UK kids...
Teens’ Mobile Phone Bills Skyrocket Because of First Love and Teenage Crush
19 February 2013

Parenting News: Teens’ Mobile Phone Bills Skyrocket Because of First Love and Teenage Crush

Love-struck teens admit to ten-fold increases in texts and calls to keep in touch...
Census Shows Rise of 600,000 Carers Since 2001
18 February 2013

Parenting News: Census Shows Rise of 600,000 Carers Since 2001

Number of people caring for older or disabled loved ones increases by 11 per cent since 2001
Mums and Dads Head new Advice Line for Family Cruise Holidays
15 February 2013

Parenting News: Mums and Dads Head new Advice Line for Family Cruise Holidays

A new holiday advice line, staffed exclusively by mums and dads, promises to make choosing the...
Parenting on Female First
15 February 2013

British cooking company supports return of food and nutrition education in schools

British cooking company, Cookie Crumbles, says the return of cooking and nutrition education...
World’s Tiniest Milk Float Revealed to Launch New Dairy Range for Kids
13 February 2013

Parenting News: World’s Tiniest Milk Float Revealed to Launch New Dairy Range for Kids

Ella’s Kitchen unveils the world’s smallest milk float to deliver the big tastes of...
Grandparents will Save Families Over £15 Million this Valentine’s Day
13 February 2013

Parenting News: Grandparents will Save Families Over £15 Million this Valentine’s Day

Grandparents will, quite literally, be left holding the baby on Valentine’s Day this...
Privacy Fears is the Main Reason Parents Refrain from Sharing Family Photos Online
11 February 2013

Parenting News: Privacy Fears is the Main Reason Parents Refrain from Sharing Family Photos Online

Just under a quarter of parents refrain from uploading family pictures of their...
Parenting on Female First
11 February 2013

Cravings are not just for pregnancy as new mums reveal post-birth hankerings

Cravings are no longer just a symptom of pregnancy, but also experienced by new mums after...
Cost of Caring for Older Parents and Disabled Loved Ones is Worrying Families
11 February 2013

Parenting News: Cost of Caring for Older Parents and Disabled Loved Ones is Worrying Families

Carers UK launches inquiry into financial realities of caring for older parents or...
Pets are Becoming
11 February 2013

Parenting News: Pets are Becoming "Surrogate Children" as Couples Seek Fewer Responsibilities

Families are looking to save money, and opt to have pets for company, but pets are...
Get Safe Online Urges School Children to Pledge to Online Safety Responsibilities
10 February 2013

Parenting News: Get Safe Online Urges School Children to Pledge to Online Safety Responsibilities

The not-for-profit organisation Get Safe Online is urging school children to...
Ellie Simmonds
9 February 2013

Parenting News: David Beckham and Ellie Simmonds Join Sainsbury’s to get Kids Active

Sainsbury’s announces Active Kids 2013 scheme with ambassadors David Beckham and Ellie...
More Nannies are Being Recruited Online Through Unregulated Websites
8 February 2013

Parenting News: More Nannies are Being Recruited Online Through Unregulated Websites

New Nannytax research reveals worrying over-reliance on unregulated websites to find family...
Withings Makes the World’s First Internet Connected Baby and Toddler Scale
8 February 2013

Parenting News: Withings Makes the World’s First Internet Connected Baby and Toddler Scale

The Withings Smart Kid Scale brings new advancements to parents who want a way to...
Parenting on Female First
8 February 2013

UK mums spend four months of their life ironing piles the height of four Empire State Buildings

The average UK mother spends four months of her life doing the ironing, according...
Multi-tasking Mums Face More Challenges at Breakfast than Business Owners
7 February 2013

Parenting News: Multi-tasking Mums Face More Challenges at Breakfast than Business Owners

Breakfast has become a challenging time for mums, as many juggle twice as many tasks as...
Baby-Food Entrepreneur Calls for a Food Manifesto for the Under Fives in Britain
6 February 2013

Parenting News: Baby-Food Entrepreneur Calls for a Food Manifesto for the Under Fives in Britain

One of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs called on the food industry and...
Researchers find a way to Sneak in Nutritional Snacking Option for Kids
6 February 2013

Parenting News: Researchers find a way to Sneak in Nutritional Snacking Option for Kids

Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University believe they may have found a way to...
Tulisa
5 February 2013

Parenting News: Tulisa and Olympian Gemma Gibbons Join Hundreds of Teens to Launch NCS 2013

Singer Tulisa and Olympian Gemma Gibbons are supporting NCS 2013 to provide...
Family enjoying meal
4 February 2013

Parenting News: Parents Routinely Throw Away Their Children’s Meals

What do you do with your child’s leftovers or any food they don’t finish on their plate? It seems...