Once upon a time children ran around in green fields, played hopscotch and climbed trees then along came knives, guns and hoodies and suddenly 'youths' are the most feared group ...
It's hard to believe when you hold your tiny newborn, but by the end of the first year, some babies will be taking their first faltering steps. Think about baby-proofing ...
As a rough guide, change your baby's nappy about as often as you feed him. If your baby is feeding very often, you don't need to change him every time, ...
School meals might be becoming healthier, but there are warnings from nutritionists that too many pupils are still buying junk food in local shops. A study in two secondary schools ...
Primary school children are to be given an early insight into the work of William Shakespeare. A government initiative will see schools in England being sent a support package including ...
Britain’s mums think that Fern Britton has the perfect balance of family life according to a new study.The poll shows the lovable TV host has been named the UK’s favourite ...
For many women waiting for conception can be a stressful and anxious time so Female First got some top tips for getting pregnant from midwife Sharon Trotter....When is the best ...
It's important for children to have some time when they're not being given structured activities, to encourage their own developing interests and to use their imagination. But it's also nice ...
Nell McAndrew launches the UK's first rent-a-mum scheme at the Alton Towers ResortIn theme parks across the world, the sight of mums sitting on the sidelines holding onto the ...
Accidents are the second biggest killer of children in the UK with six children dying every week and over 2,000 admitted to hospital. Most families are aware of the dangers ...
From ‘dipping’ to doggy-paddle, Brits are ignoring the danger signs.Britain has caught summer swimming fever. At home and abroad families are taking to the water like never before. But for ...
Two Spanish children have been placed in a psychiatric health unit for treatmentregarding addiction to their mobile phones, Spanish media report. The children, aged 12 and 13, were admitted to ...
It's not about punishment, It's about learning.There isn't one right way to get children to behave themselves. Your child's temperament, your parenting style and the situation will all influence the ...
You'll be kept busy during these years trying to keep up with your toddler as she walks and then begins to climb stairs. By about two, she'll also be able ...
Praise is simply a genuine, positive comment, said with a warm look and tone. Praising your child helps them understand they're valued. Your affection, looks, gestures and words allow your ...
Certainly children from about six to 12 often seem eager to please their parents, are keen to copy the behaviour of those they admire and most love to spend time ...
You may be surprised to learn that you can even communicate with your baby in your womb by talking or playing music. Though your baby can't talk, she will communicate ...
Tana Ramsay, wife of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is a busy mum of four but she realises the importance of encouraging children to be eco-friendly.Tana is the ambassador of Playhouse ...
Gavin Rossdale has topped a new Best Dads list just in time for Father's Day.The former Bush star, who has a son with Gwen Stefani and another baby on the ...
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have a multi-cultural team of nannies to care for their brood of multi-racial children.The Hollywood stars have adopted children Maddox, six, from Cambodia; Zahara, two, ...
Charlize Theron has revealed she is keen to be a mother one day, but insists she's not a slave to her biological clock.The actress this week said she had ...
Smokers warned that kids ‘wanna be like you’ A new £5.2 million campaign is being launched that will highlight the danger to parents that their smoking will dramatically increase their ...
Anarchical figures triumph over the good and talented according to survey by the London Dungeon
96% of children know who Jack the Ripper is
Only 51% know Florence Nightingale
What do ...
