Parenting

6 September 2014

Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2014 announced

Louise Webster, founder of Beyondtheschoolrun.com, has been announced as the winner of Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2014. Louise Webster- Founder of Beyondtheschoolrun.com The annual competition launched by Amway UK is now ...
6 September 2014

Mum is biggest hero for 16-24's

When you get asked ‘who is your hero?’ Do you start to think of film stars and singers? Or maybe authors and artists? No? Many young adults say that their ...
5 September 2014

Everything you need to know about Head Lice

With the kids back at school, the chances of catching head lice increases. As new results reveal that one in five children in the UK may have head lice at ...
5 September 2014

Less than a fifth of kids have regular swimming lessons

A study by Mumsnet and HUGGIES® Little Swimmers® reveals that 96% of parents with a child aged 0-3 want their children to be polite and well-mannered in preparation for school, ...
4 September 2014

Saying 'NO' to your child is okay!

Being a parent you want the best for your child and for many, saying no can be difficult. Child expert, Harriet Dean, encourages parents to use the word 'No' Harriet Dean, Childcare ...
4 September 2014

Mums fear the pressure and politics of the school gate

Going to school for the first time can be an ordeal for a child but it seems that mums fear the perssure of the first day of school too. A new ...
4 September 2014

5 Must-Have Gadgets for Kids

Keeping the kids entertained isn’t always easy. Inventing new and intriguing games to keep their little minds focused can become quite mundane. We have selected 5 gadgets and apps that are ...
3 September 2014

First day of school reduce mums to tears

Seeing your child in their new oversized, school uniform on the first day of school is an iconic milestone for parents- a moment when 84% felt their baby had grown-up, ...
3 September 2014

Top tips: Perfect first school day photo

As schools go back this week, thousands of proud parents across the UK will be taking their kids to school for the first time. To help them capture the moment forever, ...
2 September 2014

Hugo Burnand re-creates ‘Brilliantly British’ iconic moments

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Wedding in 2011 From sporting supremacy to royal revelry and UK pop princesses spreading their ‘girl power’ message around the globe, the last thirty years ...
2 September 2014

Top 10 tips to beat the back-to-school sleep battle

The back to school period is a tough time; somewhere along the way all the school paraphernalia magically disappeared and uniforms and school shoes have shrunk even smaller! And now ...
1 September 2014

Back-to-school: 5 top tips for keeping healthy

Thousands of children will be making their way to school for the new term this week and with the excitement of a new uniform and a new teacher, all too ...
1 September 2014

Exclusive interview with Liz Fraser

As new research carried out by Disney’s Magical Bedtime reveals that parents spend an equivalent of 8 days a year putting their children to bed, more and more parents are ...
31 August 2014

Simon Cowell Would Definitely 'Like Another Child'

Simon Cowell definitely wants another child. Media mogul Simon Cowell has a son with partner Lauren Silverman has confirmed he wants their family to grow, and even said he's "thought about" ...
30 August 2014

20 Emotional milestones for parents

British parents have revealed the most emotional milestone in bringing up a child – the first day at school.     While parenthood is crammed full of millions of joyous moments, ...
29 August 2014

Wonderful weekend activities for the family

With the summer holidays coming to an end and the weekend looking like a wash-out, keeping the kids entertained and busy can be difficult, and creating new activities that don’t ...
29 August 2014

Parents want more help preparing their child for school

Next week, over 600,000 four-year-olds will start school for the first time and new research has revealed that many parents are feeling anxious about their child’s first day of school. Research ...
29 August 2014

Shakira Thanks Fans for Pregnancy Support

Shakira has thanked fans for their "well wishes" on her second pregnancy. Shakira has thanked fans for their "well wishes" on her second pregnancy. Shakira has thanked fans for their "well wishes" ...
28 August 2014

Back to school top tips for parents

If your children are yet to start the new school year and you’re a little anxious about the whole idea of getting them back into the routine of things- Parragon ...
27 August 2014

Don’t wrap kids in cotton wool says St John Ambulance

Worrying about your children is all part of being a parent. From the first day of school to visiting the shops solo, there are many times in a mother or ...
27 August 2014

Get children cooking with Ben’s Beginners

As families become busier, spending a lot of time cooking is something that most people don’t have the luxury of. Ben's Beginners in the kitchen This means that families do not involve ...
27 August 2014

Kimberley Walsh Can't Get Up From the Sofa

Kimberley Walsh is struggling to get up off the sofa by herself. Kimberley Walsh is now so heavily pregnant with boyfriend Justin Scott's baby that she can't even pull herself up ...
26 August 2014

Four ways to end the school holidays in style

With the end of the summer holidays in sight, and ways to entertain the kids wearing thin, IHG have pulled together a selection of activities that will prove popular and ...
26 August 2014

Exclusive interview with Claire Sweeney

Claire Sweeney has launched 'Results with Bump' with Lucy Mecklenburgh, who initially launched 'Results with Lucy', the leading online fitness platform.  'Results with Bump' is the first online antenatal fitness platform ...