Parenting

22 June 2007

Potty training

Your child may be ready to start trying to use the toilet if he or she:stays dry for a couple of hours each day takes an interest when you, your ...

21 June 2007

Smokers Banned From Fostering Children Under Five

Smokers face being banned from fostering a child under the age of five in new guidelines put forward by leading fostering charity the Fostering Network.The new guidelines which will be published ...

20 June 2007

Safety at home

Fit child-proof locks on cupboards where you keep cleaning products – many contain hazardous chemicalsUse a stair guard for very young children Put cold water in the bath first and then ...

16 June 2007

Smacking Laws To Be Reviewed

The government looks set to review the laws on smacking of children and speculation is growing that a total ban on smacking a child will be introduced.In 2004 restrictions were toughened ...

16 June 2007

Men Experience Phantom Pregnancies

Don't worry ladies when you are suffering with morning sickness, and back pain whilst pregnant your fella will know exactly how you are feeling.A recent study showed that many ...

15 June 2007

Looking After Your Childrens Teeth

It's all a bit embarrasing - Brits can only manage to do it for 45 seconds.Yes, research has proved that we are ridiculously inadequate when it come to brushing our ...

The Who

15 June 2007

Strong support for Samaritans 24:7 Day

Bullied “Wimbledon” actress backs call to actionPeople across the UK are backing Samaritans’ 24:7 campaign - and the ‘call to action’ is backed by hit UK film “Wimbledon” actress Alexandra ...

12 June 2007

Standards target Rolled Out In Manchester

Deprived areas in Manchester and the West Midlands are to receive £75m in a "highly-targeted" drive to tackle underachievement in schools.This marks the first expansion of the London Challenge - ...

11 June 2007

Mobile Phone Safety for Your Child

T-Mobile has launched a dedicated section on its website covering the issue of mobile safety for children, with input and advice from the NSPCC.Aimed at those buying a mobile for ...

11 June 2007

Study Raises Fears On Child Epilepsy Drugs

Research on studies of 8,000 children has revealed urgent safety studies are needed for newer anti-epilepsy drugs that are being increasingly prescribed for children.A British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology report ...

10 June 2007

Jeremy Kyle - Should This Sick Show Air

TV bosses are to screen a sick show in which a convicted paedophile recounts his depraved crimes in an attempt to justify his depraved actions.During the one hour ITV1 special ...

Jeremy Kyle

9 June 2007

Help Your Child To Build Their Confidence

Having low self-esteem can make life much more difficult. If you don't have the confidence to try new challenges or if you feel people don't like you, it can have ...

6 June 2007

T-Mobile Launch Child Protection Site with NSPCC

T-Mobile has launched new child protection secion on its website aimed at those buying a mobile for use by a child.T-Mobile has put in place information and safeguards in place to ...

6 June 2007

ABSENT PARENTS TO BE NAMED AND SHAMED

Absent parents who refuse to pay their childrens maintenence could be named and shamed on a new website.The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Committee (C-MEC) will replace the Child Support Agency ...

5 June 2007

Celebrity Adoption

Despite Angelina Jolie admitting that parenthood is taking its toll on her relationship with Brad Pitt she wants to adopt another child.In 2002 actress Angelina adopted Maddox, now 5, from Cambodia ...

Angelina Jolie