Parenting

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 ...
30 May 2007

Revision! – a fretful time all round especially for the mums

Forget the kids, it’s the parents you should be more worried about when it comes to exam season, according to a new survey.Almost three quarters of parents say their biggest ...

29 May 2007

Staying Healthy While Your Pregnant

Your daily Meals should include the following:Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and dark green vegetables, which contain folic acid. Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, grains, potatoes and cereals. ...

26 May 2007

Things Too Do With The Kids

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Summer? Well look no further, ‘Persil Dirt is Good Weekends’ will be sponsoring a series of family events across ...

26 May 2007

Dads Balacing Work And Home

So Dads Can Be Involved More...... Think You may be entitled to two weeks' paternity leave. Find out if you're eligible.Some fathers take some of their annual leave after the ...

26 May 2007

Parents Checklist For Child Care

Go through a lists and answer all the questions to make sure you haven't forgotten anything important.Have you looked at several local options to get a good idea of what's ...

25 May 2007

Sunny holidays 'Reduce sperm count'

Going abroad for a relaxing holiday before trying for a baby may not be a good idea, fertility experts say.Officials at the Bourn Hall Clinic in Cambridgeshire say soaking up ...

25 May 2007

'No alcohol in pregnancy' advised

Government research says there is no proven safe limit of consumptionPregnant women and those trying for a baby should avoid alcohol completely, according to new government advice.It replaces existing advice ...

23 May 2007

Munch Bunch Great For Kids

Don’t take pot luck with your child’s bonesAs a mum, you want the best for your children and that includes making sure they stay fit and healthy – not just ...

23 May 2007

University lecturer joins celebrities and MPs to raise awareness of breastfeeding

A Senior Lecturer in Midwifery from Canterbury Christ Church University joined celebrities and MPs on Wednesday (16th May) to call for more support to raise the low levels of ...

23 May 2007

Make swimming fun and safe with Comfort Pure

Babies and toddlers love nothing more than splashing about in the sea or a swimming pool. But chlorinated or salty sea water can irritate sensitive skin.When you’re on holiday it’s ...

21 May 2007

NSPCC calls on Brown to take urgent action in his first 100 days

Four out of five kids say violence is a ‘major problem’Violence is a major problem for 81% of young people nowadays, reveals a new survey by the NSPCC out today. ...

21 May 2007

Three key exercises to do while your pregnant

Backache is one of the most common pregnancy niggles Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, making sure your knees are soft. Feel the weight of your feet on the floor and ...

19 May 2007

Aspirin could reduce pre-eclampsia risk'

Taking aspirin throughout pregnancy could reduce the risk of the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia, a major study suggests a University of Sydney team analysed data on more than 32,000 women ...

19 May 2007

Slimming But Sensibly

Quick-fix diets are usually short-term with a rigid set of rules. While you may lose weight, the diets are often too constraining to sustain for long. They're also likely to ...

19 May 2007

Your Childrens Academic performance

You'll probably find out most information about your child's subjects through the homework given.Homework can be a cause of stress between you and your child. Here are some ideas to ...

19 May 2007

Child Safety around dogs

Before buying a dog, many people picture an idyllic scene of children playing happily with their new pet, learning to care for them and enjoying the benefits of outdoor exercise.Safe ...
16 May 2007

Listen To Your Baby To Help Them Talk

By the time a child is 12 to 18 months old, they have learned quite a few words and can understand simple instructions.But then encourage them to talk more.If you ...

16 May 2007

Make swimming fun and safe with Comfort Pure

Babies and toddlers love nothing more than splashing about in the sea or a swimming pool. But chlorinated or salty sea water can irritate sensitive skin.When you’re on holiday it’s ...

12 May 2007

Brothers and sisters – best friends and greatest enemies

It's normal for brothers and sisters to get along some of the time and to fall out the rest.Praise them often when they're getting along. Avoid the temptation to keep ...

12 May 2007

Teach your children about Road safety

The older your child, the greater the risk of them being injured in a road accident. So start teaching them earlier.Every year, about 5,000 children under the age of 16 ...