Parenting

14 January 2009

Pre-school children, help them to develop understanding

Pre-school children are curious about the world, how it works and why, and they love to investigate and explore. All this ties in with their growing understanding of the world, ...

13 January 2009

Help your Toddler

Toddlers can express their wants very strongly and their desire for independence can frustrate them, especially as they get closer to their second birthday.Around this time, children develop the ability ...

13 January 2009

Playing with yoour newborn baby

Newborn babies are able to communicate and respond to your voice, face, touch, taste and smell. Mothers are also primed to respond to their babies, to form a lasting attachment ...

12 January 2009

Toddler Racing Brings Out Rock Fans Soft Side

In a world first, the Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio today played host to the inaugural international toddler racing championship.Dressed as iconic music stars, babies Ella, Emma, Joshua ...

12 January 2009

Tito Jackson Sued By 'Secret Daughter'

A New York woman is suing Tito Jackson, alleging the former Jackson 5 star is her real father.Tanay Rodney Jackson filed a petition at Brooklyn Family Court last summer, in ...

12 January 2009

Jill Scott Pregnant

R&B star Jill Scott is expecting her first child with fiance Jon Roberts.The couple announced their engagement onstage during a concert in New York in June and now Scott, who ...

12 January 2009

Gael Garcia Bernal Welcomes First Child

Mexican movie star Gael Garcia Bernal is a first time dad after his Argentine actress girlfriend Delores Fonzi has given birth to a baby boy.The couple welcomed their first child ...

12 January 2009

Lisa Bonet's Unusual Baby Name Explained

Actress Lisa Bonet's new baby's unusual name was inspired by the stormy weather the night the tot was born.Bonet and her native Hawaiian husband Jason Momoa welcomed their second child, ...

9 January 2009

Jeremy Licht Is A First-Time Dad

The Hogan Family star Jeremy Licht is a dad for the first time - his wife Kimberly Wallis Licht gave birth to a baby girl on New Year's Eve.The couple ...

9 January 2009

Anne Hathaway Auctions Babysitting Skills

Anne Hathaway was tempted to offer herself up as a celebrity babysitter when she was caught out at a recent auction event.The actress admits she had no idea she was ...

9 January 2009

Ugly Betty Star Ana Ortiz Pregnant

Ugly Betty's pretty sister, Hilda, played by Ana Ortiz is pregnant.Actress Ana is expecting her first child this summer.Last September, Ortiz, 37, told People magazine she and her husband Noah ...

8 January 2009

Help Your Children Manage Their Money

The current economic climate is hitting everyone pretty hard, even at the beginning of 2009. Britain’s teenagers are now being encouraged to fund their own living expenses as parents respond to ...

7 January 2009

Adolescence

Until now, your child may have been reasonably happy for you to make most of the major decisions in her life. But as she grows, so she develops a strong ...

5 January 2009

Play Time with Two to three years

Your child's horizon will broaden as they begin to play with other children and start to play imaginary games.At this age, children continue to make great progress in physical development. ...

1 January 2009

Afterschool clubs and playschemes

Your childcare worries may be over once your child starts primary school, but if you still need help before or after school, there are lots of options. Here we look ...

30 December 2008

Crying and distress

Here's why your toddler may cry and whine occasionally - plus some tactics to help you keep your cool.If your toddler whines and cries a lot, do all you can ...

29 December 2008

Model Dads Pay The Price

8 December 2008:- The current economic climate is now having an impact on family life across the UK according to a recent survey commissioned by Airfix. 71% of parents questioned ...

29 December 2008

Helping your child with independence

Encouraging your child to do as much as he's capable of is part of parenting. These tips may guide you in the right direction.The journey towards becoming an independent adult ...

26 December 2008

Women's erratic eating affects children

Child obesity can be prevented before birth, according to a leading food campaigner. Susie Orbach has criticised plans to tackle child obesity in primary schools, suggesting that further training for ...

25 December 2008

Adolescence and your relationship

Making the transition from child to adolescent may be challenging and difficult. The guide book changes with puberty! Mood swings and independence Until now, your child may have been reasonably happy ...

23 December 2008

Today’s world is changing the face of girlhood, says new report

Experts and young people say that all adults have a responsibility to understand and help girls. According to new evidence published today by Girlguiding UK and the Mental Health Foundation, pressures ...

23 December 2008

Road safety

Help your child develop good road and street sense from an early age. Every year, about 5,000 children under the age of 16 die or are seriously injured on the ...

15 December 2008

Parent's Ignorance Over Child Downloads

Millions of homes in the UK could be at risk as parents are unaware of what their children are downloading.A survey by the Industry Trust for IP Awareness shows only ...

14 December 2008

Working Parents - Wentz Baby To Hit The Road

Balancing work with parenting is a difficult task well rocker Pete Wentz is determined to share his life with his new son and at the same time show his newborn ...