Parenting

9 July 2014

How to: Potty train your child

If it’s that time in your child’s life to get them out of the nappies and onto a potty, we have some tips by Rachael Forder, creator of LumiPotti, to ...
9 July 2014

Kourtney Kardashian Wants Bed Rest

Kourtney Kardashian has pleaded with her doctor to put her on bed rest as she's keen to take it easy during her latest pregnancy. Kourtney Kardashian wants to be put her ...
8 July 2014

Private school parents exempt from holiday fines

Taking your children on holiday during term time has become a huge talking point, with parents being fined if they take their children out of school during the school period. New ...
7 July 2014

Top tips: Beating nappy rash

Nappy rash is a painful, bothersome condition that most babies will develop at some point in the first 18 months. Expert midwife, Nikki Khan, has developed some easily adopted tips ...
7 July 2014

Grandparents are labelled as being 'cool'

When you think of somebody who is cool, who do you picture? According to the kids, it’s the grandparents that are seen as the coolest, even cooler than mum and ...
7 July 2014

Fears confirmed that under 7s are “couch potatoes”

As a child, memories of running around and playing in the street may be among your favourites, but for your children, it seems that playing on the computer is more ...
7 July 2014

Top tips: Keep the kids entertained for less this summer

It’s that time of year again when the summer holidays arrive and if the prospect of the long summer period is rather daunting, particularly with the cost of day trips ...
4 July 2014

Top tips: Keep your children fit and healthy this summer

Do your children tend to lounge about all day during the summer holidays and you find yourself having to force them out the door to go to the park and ...
4 July 2014

Parents feel judged when making decisions for their children

As a parent, making decisions for your child is the best thing for them. But most of you do feel slightly scrutinised when you influence your child, a new survey ...
3 July 2014

Families to splash £1.56 billion on school summer holidays

The summer holidays are closer than ever and keeping the kids entertained for a whole 6 weeks can be a tricky task, but more importantly very, very expensive. British parents will ...
2 July 2014

Mums struggle to fit in “me-time”

Being a mother is not easy. Running around after all the family, not sure whether you’re coming or going, and when it comes to having some ‘You-Time,’ does it feel ...
2 July 2014

Kimberley Walsh Quits Heels

Kimberley Walsh has "given up" on high heels. The former Girls Aloud singer has turned to sensible footwear now she is seven months pregnant as she would rather be comfortable than ...
1 July 2014

The benefits of music for autistic children

‘Jo Jingles’ is an educational programme which uses music and singing to help stimulate the mind of babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 5 years of age. The aim of ...
1 July 2014

Holly Willoughby's baby bump named Best Dressed

Loveable TV presenter, Holly Willoughby has been voted The Best Dressed Baby Bump. The pregnant star picked up almost a quarter- 24% of the vote - in a poll by ...
30 June 2014

Top tips: Get your home baby ready

If you’re a first time mum-to-be who has begun swapping the furniture around, and are continuously changing your mind on the colour of the walls to the décor in the ...
27 June 2014

Encourage your daughter to speak out: Youth Sports Trust flagship National School Sport Week

If your daughter unwillingly drags along her P.E kit to school and you hear the same complaints day in and day out, things are looking to change thanks to Youth ...
27 June 2014

“Too scared to talk”: 1 in 4 children feel unable to share worries with parents

Growing up can be a difficult time in a child’s life, and keeping worries and problems to themselves is not as rare as you may think. Offering guidance and advice ...
26 June 2014

Channing Tatum's 'Mortifying' Butt Massage

Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum were left "mortified" when they went for a couples massage. Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum were left "mortified" when they went for a couples ...
25 June 2014

Top tips: Help your daughter improve her body confidence

If you worry that your daughter is lacking body confidence but are unsure on how to tackle the issue without feeling too intrusive, help is at hand. Dove Self-Esteem has teamed ...
25 June 2014

Children help with household chores, but it’ll come at a price!

When it comes to helping around the house, parents are keen to get their children involved in the day-to-day chores and understand that the dishes don’t just clean themselves! According to ...
24 June 2014

New mums in wardrobe rut

As women, we enjoy getting all glammed up for a night out or for afternoon lunch with the girls. Whether you pride yourself in knowing the latest fashions or you ...
24 June 2014

Frozen influences parents' baby name choice

The Frozen bug has spread to baby names as it's revealed that Elsa has climbed the chart of baby names. BabyCentre, the world’s number one site for new and expecting mums ...
24 June 2014

'Tot It Up' takes the guesswork out of toddler meal times

Whether you’re a new parent or experienced, you want to make sure your child is getting the best nutritious diet possible, but it can be hard to understand what it ...
24 June 2014

Child Safety Week

This week is national child car seat safety week and Halfords are offering parents free safety checks on any child car seat. The safety check will continue until Sunday, 29 June, ...