Parenting Advice

24 April 2014

Things parents need to consider when getting their child their first phone

Roshan Bholah, founder of SIMOnlyContracts.co.uk, has created the following guide for all parents who are currently considering what type of model to choose for their child’s very first mobile phone. ...
9 April 2014

Avoid the 'step-monster' this Easter

Family fun over the school holidays can be testing for most parents, but if you're a step parent looking after your partner's children it can be a tougher than usual. Parenting ...
17 March 2014

Technology threatens family relationships

Children as young as seven are being weaned onto technology by gadget-happy parents, despite more than half feeling the pressure on family relationships, according to new research.  The Halifax Insurance Digital ...
28 February 2014

The top 20 questions in pregnancy

The top twenty questions women have during pregnancy have been revealed by Start4Life’s Information Service for Parents.  The service offers NHS approved information and advice directly to those seeking guidance, making ...
20 February 2014

Parents fear children are exposed to cyber threats

The internet has fast become accessible to everyone and anyone with gadgets such as tablets, laptops and smartphones making it easier for one to access. This is a growing concern ...
8 February 2014

How to help your baby sleep well

A good night’s sleep is an important influence on ‘Good Mornings’ and essential brain development occurs when your baby sleeps, as they process everything they have learnt during the day. But ...
9 December 2013

New Year and new baby on the way

There are still many people who are confused about exercising during pregnancy because of the many misconceptions that surround it, people often question how much exercise mums-to-be should be doing. There ...
9 December 2013

Making friends as a new mum

It can take a little while to readjust but not to worry, here are a few ways to help you make friends in no time! It is important to get yourself ...
26 November 2013

How to look after your baby's skin in winter

You've changed your skincare routine and now it's time to consider you baby's/  Dr Tabi Leslie, is a Pampers Love, Sleep & Play Expert and here she shares her tips for looking after ...
19 November 2013

Top tips to boost children's numeracy skills

From birth, children naturally start to explore the world through the space and shapes around them. They begin by using touch and as anyone that works with babies and toddlers ...
13 November 2013

Shopping tips for busy mums at Christmas

Christmas time is hectic, you've got a home to prepare and plenty of presents to buy too. Here we've got some shopping tips for you busy mums.  As a busy wife ...
12 November 2013

The ‘Cringe’ Index

Spending time with the family is something that you can’t put a price on. Sharing special moments and making many memories is what quality time is all about. But parents ...
16 August 2013

How do I get pregnant fast?

Your early adult years are spent avoiding pregnancy but once you ’re settled and ready for a baby, you will want it to happen, and happen soon. Here are a few ...
14 August 2013

Tech tips for parents with young children

When your five-year-old can use your iPad better than you can, it’s probably a sign that you’re a bit behind the times when it comes to technology. Technological developments have not ...
13 August 2013

Top tips: How to help your child get on the right career path

As a parent you want the best for your children, to ensure that they are happy and eventually carry out a career that they love. With the job market not ...
13 August 2013

Summer holiday activities: Keeping costs low

We are well into the school summer holidays, but keeping the children busy is still a hard a task as ever, and when you're on a budget, it can be ...
2 August 2013

How to encourage your kids to eat more fruit and veg

Most parents groan at the thought of trying to encourage their kids to eat more fruit and veg. Research has shown that children’s taste buds experience bitter flavours more intensely ...
2 August 2013

How to introduce your kids to poetry

Poetry is becoming a lost art for most people, but it doesn’t have to be stuffy and incomprehensible. Poetry can be great fun for all ages and for children in particular. ...
31 July 2013

Would you give up work to avoid expensive childcare costs?

Raising a child should be the happiest fulfilment of any parents’ lives, but with rising childcare costs, decreasing salaries and rising unemployment, looking after your children is becoming something of ...
31 July 2013

How to support your kids at university

When your kids move to university, it can be financially and emotionally difficult for everyone involved. If you’re worried about how the move is going to work out, why not take ...
29 July 2013

What to do when your kids have left home

Kids are very demanding. When they’ve been living with you for 20 years or so, they become your whole world. So when they finally leave the nest, you and your ...
25 July 2013

Can you manage your kids’ weight?

Childhood obesity has dramatically increased over the past decade, but new research suggests that parents might not be the ones to blame. It's thought that some children simply have bigger appetites ...
24 July 2013

10 Books your kids should read

In a world full of technology, it’s sometimes tough to show your kids the joys of reading books. The best way of getting them engaged is to capture their imaginations, ...
23 July 2013

Top tips for making clothes for babies and young children

If all the crafty TV programmes have captured your imagination and inspired you to try your hand (and nimble fingers!) at sewing some beautiful, bespoke items for the younger members ...