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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
- ‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...