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Children as young as nine get keys to family home
4 February 2013

Parenting News: Home Security is Threatened as Parents Give House Keys to Kids as Young as Nine

Teens and tweens might threaten your home security, says new research from...
First Language Tool to Decode Baby Talk
1 February 2013

Parenting News: Psychologists will Develop First Language Tool to Decode Baby Talk in the UK

A tool which could radically improve the diagnosis of language delays in infants in...
Some parents will start saving earlier for Christmas 2013
31 January 2013

Parenting News: Budget-Conscious Families vow to Start Saving even Earlier this Year

With the festive season now a distant memory; families are considering how they’ll manage...
Ewan McGregor
31 January 2013

Parenting News: Ewan McGregor Appeals on Behalf of Syria’s Children

UNICEF Ambassador Ewan McGregor has added his voice to UNICEF UK’s appeal for urgent funds to save...
Ella Henderson
30 January 2013

Parenting News: Ella Henderson and Disney Characters Take Part in Safer Internet Day

Disney UK has announced the launch of a major communications campaign in support of Safer...
Childminders could benefit from the reforms
30 January 2013

Parenting News: Childcare Company says Government’s new Agency Model Could Benefit Childminders

Agency model proposed by the Government will fill gap in support for childminders...
Mckenzie Family as Gaming Characters
30 January 2013

'Magnificent Mum' and 'Dynamic Dad' Gaming Characters win 11-year-old's Family Creative Contest

An 11-year-old-girl from Rotherham has won a national competition run by Ukie to...
Midwife's are the bedrock of maternity care
28 January 2013

Parenting News: Liverpool Midwife Celebrated at Prestigious Royal College of Midwives Annual Awards

Lauren Irving, a midwife from Liverpool, wins Johnson’s Baby Mums’ National...
Clare Balding
27 January 2013

Parenting News: Clare Balding Helps High School Kids Achieve Success in the Football Industry

TV presenter Clare Balding has joined forces with npower What’s Your Goal? An...
Keep fit and healthy while pregnant
26 January 2013

Parenting News: Baby Charity Tommy’s and Asda Offer new Guide to Help Pregnant Women keep Healthy

For those women who have entered the new year as expectant mums and those trying...
Maths
25 January 2013

Parenting News: Third of Parents are Doubtful of Maths Skills and Avoid Helping Kids with Homework

Nearly a third of UK parents admit they don’t feel confident enough in their...
would you put makeup on a toddler?
25 January 2013

Parenting News: UK Parents who Secretly Fear Their Baby is Ugly use Beauty Products on Their Child

Just under a quarter of parents admit to buying beauty products in order to...
Cost of raising a child at an all-time high
24 January 2013

Parenting News: Cost of Raising a Child Reaches 10-Year High at Over £220,000

Having children has never been more expensive, with the cost of bringing up a child until he or...
A 'baby buffer' can help future costs
24 January 2013

Parenting News: Average Parents-to-be Bank Over £2,500 in Savings Before Baby's Arrival

Typical parents-to-be have a ‘baby buffer’ of £2,547 in the bank to prepare for...
Olympics have Lasting legacy in Shape of Baby Boom
24 January 2013

Parenting News: Olympics have Lasting legacy in Shape of Baby Boom

Games will lead to more births, more Jessicas and more Bradleys in 2013, says parenting and pregnancy...
Modern mums are feeling guilty for being too busy
23 January 2013

Parenting News: Modern Mums' Guilt Triggers Revealed as Being Too Busy for the Kids Takes Top Spot

Modern mums are constantly wracked by guilt, as not earning enough money or being...
Which saving methods do you use?
23 January 2013

Parenting News: UK Parents are Saving up to £3.8 Billion a Year for Their Children

Parents are saving around £3.79 billion a year for their children with the average family...
Jenni Falconer
22 January 2013

Parenting News: Celebrities and Winners Brave Winter Weather for Mother and Baby Big Heart Awards

Last Friday, TV presenter Jenni Falconer helped host a very special award ceremony...
Parenting on Female First
22 January 2013

New research shows UK mums are least educated in Europe on toddler health and nutrition

When it comes to toddler health and nutrition know-how, UK mums place bottom in...
Parenting on Female First
21 January 2013

Family holidays present only real bonding time for many modern mums

Modern mums can only bond properly with their children on family holidays, it has been revealed
Children are not being taught about online safety
19 January 2013

Parenting News: Young People Miss out on Online Safety Training as Parents Lack Internet Knowledge

Millions of children are missing out on crucial online safety training, according...
Grandparents have become life-savers for cash-strapped parents
18 January 2013

Parenting News: Grandparents Save Mums and Dads Over £4k a Year in Childcare Costs

Hands-on Grandparents save their children a staggering £4,330.92 in childcare fees every...
Shakira and Gerard Pique
17 January 2013

Parenting News: Shakira and Gerard Pique Host Virtual Baby Shower with UNICEF to Help Poor Babies

Singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira and FC Barcelona star...
Hand hygiene is important for children
16 January 2013

Parenting News: ‘The Healthy Schools Project’ set to Raise Hand Hygiene Awareness Among Children

Kimberly-Clark Professional, a health, hygiene and productivity solutions...