Parenting

Parenting on Female First
28 October 2012

Modern-day Brits struggle to find time for family meals
However, Opinium Research also discovered that despite its apparent importance, the average family mealtime is actually less than half an hour (28 minutes). And for a quarter of households who ...

Are you a single-parent who has been affected by this?
27 October 2012

Parenting News: Poorest Child Maintenance Claimants ‘forced into a corner’, warns Barnardo’s
It was the final day of the government’s consultation into child maintenance yesterday, and following those disscussions, the UK’s largest children’s charity, Barnardo's, is warning that the poorest parents will be ...

Skylander at ZSL London Zoo
27 October 2012

Parenting News: Celebrity Families Celebrate Skylanders Giants Launch
To celebrate the launch of Skylanders Giants, the next chapter of the number one bestselling video game of the year, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, some of the Skylanders Giants characters went ...

Halloween on Female First
27 October 2012

Parenting news: Brits turn away trick or treaters
The study which polled 2,000 people, reveals that nearly half (48 per cent) of hallow-mean Brits get annoyed by trick or treaters, whilst 42 per cent refuse to take part ...

Parenting on Female First
26 October 2012

Young Britons vote Big Ben as their top British landmark
Travelodge polled 2,500 youngsters to attain their views on which British attractions they rate as the most iconic landmarks. Surprisingly young Britons predominately chose historical sites above modern attractions with ...

Coffe mornings can be competitive events
26 October 2012

Parenting News: Modern Mums are Super Competitive Hosts for Coffee Mornings
A new study shows mums go all out to impress their friends when having them round for coffee, by splashing out on expensive biscuits, fresh coffee and cleaning the house ...

Baby day care can be a life-saver for parents
26 October 2012

Parenting News: The Baby Drop Opens in South London
The Ofsted registered crèche, which opens this week, is based at 32b, Webbs Road, London, SW11 6SF - just moments away from the busy Northcote Road - giving busy parents ...

Family holidays should be about the whole family
25 October 2012

Parenting News: Parents wish they Could Leave the kids at home for Holiday Abroad
It would appear that family holidays aren’t always happy occasions for those going on them, and to give themselves some free time on holiday, parents are constantly looking for ways to ...

Parenting on Female First
25 October 2012

Techie toddlers lead the way in the technology stakes
New research released today by Littlewoods.com shows how the average British kid is more tech-savvy than their mum by the time they’re just seven years and four months old. And it ...

What is your child’s favourite playground game?
25 October 2012

Parenting News: Classic Playground Games still Triumph at Breaktime
The study of 2,000 parents also found that while modern children no longer enjoy traditional games such as conkers, marbles and Yo-Yo, some of the old classics are still being ...

Parenting on Female First
24 October 2012

Plea for more family time from one in five Kids
While watching television and DVDs tops the YouGov poll as the most common way for parents and children to spend time together in the UK, 26 per cent of children ...

How many sporadic presents do you buy every year?
24 October 2012

Parenting News: Dads buy Double the Amount of Presents Compared to Mums
The study initially asked respondents to specify how many ‘sporadic’ presents they buy, on average, for their children per year; that is, presents that aren’t for a specific special occasion ...

Parenting on Female First
24 October 2012

National Parents Week: Top tips for savvy children’s savings
As part of Parents Week (22–28 October 2012), Sarah Pennells, founder of women’s financial website SavvyWoman.co.uk, is urging parents to make the most of savings for their children and calling ...

Sarah Ockwell-Smith
23 October 2012

Meet Sarah Ockwell-Smith the Mum Helping Parents to be Confident with Their Newborns and Toddlers
Hi Sarah! BabyCalm has been helping parents for five years now; can you tell me a little bit about what inspired you to start the company? I have worked for the last ...

Parenting on Female First
23 October 2012

It's the best time for UK families to visit overseas theme parks
Thanks to a strengthened Pound, the world’s most famous theme parks are better value this half-term holiday, according to leading foreign exchange specialists, Travelex. Research compiled by Travelex set out to ...

Parenting on Female First
22 October 2012

Mums returning to work after having a baby face £9k pay cuts
A detailed study of more than 2,000 women who have chosen or been forced by time or financial constraints to abandon their career after giving birth found six in ten earn ...

Halloween on Female First
22 October 2012

Halloween: Top 5 how-tos for creating the perfect halloween party for children
The countdown to Halloween has begun and already retailers are stocking up on the latest spooky goods so you can throw the ultimate horrible Halloween bash. Specialist record company Eighty Sixth ...

Do you have any un-played with toys? Donate them today.
21 October 2012

Parenting News: Give Unwanted toys to Barnardo’s this Christmas

The new initiative encourages parents and children to donate pre-loved toys to raise money for some of the UK’s most disadvantaged children and young people. ‘Donation stations’ are in operation at ...

Parenting on Female First
20 October 2012

Shorter attention span of children threatens enjoyment of reading
A shorter attention span threatens the enjoyment of reading, suggesting that children need more support from parents and teachers in developing a love of reading.  The report found that 91 per ...

Are you a traditionalist when it comes to marriage and family?
20 October 2012

Parenting News: Family Trends Changing Through each Generation

Following the research, insurance provider, Direct Line reveals what's most important in life to Brits. Celebrities such as Helen Mirren, Cameron Diaz and Ricky Gervais have all admitted that they have ...

What is your tech knowledge like?
19 October 2012

Parenting News: Tech-Savvy kids want to send Their mums back to School
Dubbed ‘TIPs’, Technologically Inept Parents, they are struggling to get to grips with the fast-moving technology that their children enjoy so much. Parents are struggling to know the difference between ...

This October half-term is set to be one of the busiest
19 October 2012

Parenting News: 2012 is set to be one of the Busiest Autumn Half Terms
The Jubilee and Olympics coupled with the washout summer of wet weather, has caused a 19 per cent surge in families searching for last minute half-term warmth, according to travel ...

Parenting on Female First
19 October 2012

Travel money advice for half term holidays
Research from M&S Bank has revealed that seven in ten popular foreign holidays are less expensive this October half-term than they were a year ago, costing an average of £30 ...

What would you do with an extra three hours a day?
18 October 2012

Parenting News: Busy UK Parents need 27-hour days to Complete Tasks
The research reveals that full-time working parents are so time-poor that they only manage to spend less than three quarters of an hour (42 mins) a day with their families, during ...