Parenting

17 September 2008

Back to school with ADHD

So summer is over for another year and after six weeks of running around and playing they are now been told to sit still and listen to their teachers. For ...

12 September 2008

Nims Island Short Story Winner!

We always knew Female First fans were a talemted bunch but we didn't realise your kids were little genius's too- that is until we asked them to enter our short ...

12 September 2008

Is your car a toxic trap?

Research shows that dirty car interiors are breeding grounds for hostile bacteriaMany of us treat our cars like second homes, but with one major difference—we wouldn’t let our homes get ...

12 September 2008

Parents Want Schools To Text About Child's Progress

A new survey shows parents are more informed about their mobile bills and bank balance than how their child is doing at schoolParents want more feedback from schools and according ...

5 September 2008

How to cope with Whining

Occasionally, whingeing reflects a more generalised miserable mood - which may be caused by hunger, fatigue or illness. Do all you can to give positive attention to non-whiny behaviour and ...

5 September 2008

Parents now spending more time outdoors with their children

Kinder launches campaign to support families who enjoy spending rewarding time together outdoors.Parents and their children are spending more time together than at the beginning of the decade, flying in ...

4 September 2008

‘Mums the Word’ When it Comes to Kids’ Learning

A new survey commissioned by LeapFrog Toys has found that almost half of UK parents (42%) discover if their kid is a child genius or a class clown through playground ...

3 September 2008

Helping your child at home

The government's homework policy says that schools must set homework. Learning at home is believed to be an essential part of good education. The times listed below are government recommendations. ...

3 September 2008

Help Protect Your Child's Teeth

- ‘Over three-quarters of dental professionals see children with acid erosion every week’ –It’s National Smile Month (September 2008) so there’s no better excuse to focus on your family’s oral ...

2 September 2008

Call for Relationship Lessons as part of National Curriculum

Reports that children as young as 10 are starting relationships have prompted a call for the Government to introduce lessons in dating and relationships to the nation’s schools.The majority of ...

1 September 2008

Call for Relationship Lessons as part of National Curriculum

Reports that children as young as 10 are starting relationships have prompted a call for the Government to introduce lessons in dating and relationships to the nation’s schools.The majority of ...

1 September 2008

Parents now spending more time with their children

Kinder launches campaign to support families who enjoy spending rewarding time together outdoorsParents and their children are spending more time together than at the beginning of the decade, flying in ...

1 September 2008

Back Pain Blasted With Toys From The Past

The summer holidays are upon us, a time which sees many children glued to TVs, slumped over computers and lounging around the house for up to six weeks.According to market ...

29 August 2008

The truth about British families revealed

A new documentary plans to shed some light on what British family life is really like. Channel 4's new documentary series The Family commissioned a poll which questioned 1000 parents ...

29 August 2008

Preparing To Welcome Home Baby

Nine months worth of various aches and pains, bizarre cravings, morning sickness and an ever expanding stomach have finally come to an end and a new member of the family ...

22 August 2008

Pregnancy sickness

Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day, although early morning is a common time. Sickness can start before you miss your first period, but it's typical to ...

22 August 2008

Signs of being pregnant

Many women don't suspect they're pregnant until they've missed a period, but there is other indications such as sickness and/or nausea, sometimes a metallic taste in your mouth, breast ...

20 August 2008

Back to school tips

Maintaining your child's confidence It's still vitally important for you to keep working at building your child's confidence throughout these years, especially as school life and friends may give it a ...

15 August 2008

Children Starting School

In the first few days your child will face new places, people, rules and relationships. This can be both exciting and frightening.Five ways to make school familiar.Point out the school ...

6 August 2008

Nell McAndrew to judge Triple Velvet Photography competition 2008

Nell McAndrew, model and busy mum-of-one, has just signed up as a celebrity judge for the Triple Velvet Young Nature Photographer of the Year competition 2008. The competition aims to ...

6 August 2008

Working mums make positive role models

New survey reveals working families feel their kids get a head startSeven out of ten working parents think having a job helps set a positive role model for their kids ...

30 July 2008

When To Begin Weaning

The current UK advice is to stick to breastmilk (or formula if your baby isn't breastfed) for the first six months. But babies' needs are individual - some need food ...

30 July 2008

Help with taking advise

You can often be bombarded with advice from all sides.New parents can be forgiven for feeling they're suffering from information and advice overload. Many parents complain they also receive conflicting ...

25 July 2008

UK Teenagers Reject Uncool Advanced Driving Lessons And Tests

Young Drivers at risk because they think extra tuition is a sign of weakness The vast majority of young drivers are shunning the chance to improve their skills with advanced ...