Parenting News

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
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

JK Rowling
17 October 2012

Parenting News: Young People are more Impressed by Business than Bieber
Instead, many young people in the UK are looking to entrepreneurs for inspiration. J.K. Rowling, Richard Branson and Mark Zuckerberg top the list of role models young Brits aspire to, fuelling ...

Where are you going on holiday this half term?
17 October 2012

Parenting News: European Holidays are the most Affordable this Half Term

Largely due to favourable exchange rates, european holidays are the most affordable with pound up against the euro. The research, which studied the price of holidays in ten of the top ...

School breakfast clubs are continuing to close
17 October 2012

Parenting News: Kelloggs Supporting food Banks as School Breakfast Clubs Continue to Close (VIDEO)
Following the news that 40 per cent of breakfast clubs have closed in schools across England, research released today shows that teachers have seen a huge increase in the number of ...

What ar eyour thoughts on this issue?
16 October 2012

Parenting News: Charity Report Supports Vulnerable Families
A new report titled The Red Book 2012 – an investigation into the real impact of the recession and spending decisions on over 46,000 children supported by the charity in ...

Nicola T and Jeff Brazier
15 October 2012

Parenting News: Celeb Parents and Kids Spend Morning Discovering Science
A host of celebrities and their children spent the morning discovering the joys of Science, at the Haier home appliances ‘Let Children Dream’ party at London’s Science Museum on Saturday ...

Do you need schooling on mobile internet safety?
14 October 2012

Parenting News: Phones 4u Launches Information hub for Parents on Mobile Internet Safety
Phones 4u has launched an education programme to help mums and dads understand the security options available on today’s mobile phones, enabling parents to make informed decisions to protect their ...

What's your family's favourite takeaway meal?
14 October 2012

Parenting News: British Households spend nearly £2500 a year on Takeaway Food
The average British household spends £2,467 a year on takeaway food - that’s £206 a month. A Ruby Murry is still a firm favourite fast food choice for hungry Brits, only ...

Show your support for International Day of the Girl with Plan UK
13 October 2012

International Day of the Girl: Female Stars take over London Eye to show Support
Led by Southbank Centre and global charity Plan UK, the takeover of the EDF Energy London Eye was held on October 11 to mark the launch of WOW Girls and ...

Do you think the internet is helpful or harmful for children?
13 October 2012

Parenting News: Interactive Guide Launched to Help Parents and Kids Navigate the web
Nine out of ten UK parents believe the Internet creates incredible learning opportunities for kids however; more than three in five parents would welcome more guidance on how to help ...

Bloxx made it down to London
12 October 2012

Parenting News: Stacey Solomon Rounds off new Ben 10 World Record
The sculpture, made out of plastic bricks, has toured 10 UK cities throughout the summer getting bigger at each location as thousands of record-breaking kids contributed their own bricks. The sculpture ...

The Sea Life London Aquarium
12 October 2012

Parenting News: UK's First "Audio" Aquarium in London for Blind and Partially Sighted Children
Working with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the pupils of Joseph Clarke School the aim is to bring the ocean world ...

Is your child addicted to their mobile phone
12 October 2012

Parenting News: Young Brits take Mobile Attatchment to the Extreme
The research shows that one in ten of 18-24 year olds who own a mobile phone often wake in the middle of the night to check their phone, while 48 ...

Amanda Holden is supporting Pampers and Unicef
11 October 2012

Parenting News: Amanda Holden Launches Pampers and Unicef Campaign (VIDEO)
For every specially marked pack of Pampers bought or mum and baby photo uploaded onto the Pampers Facebook page, Pampers will donate the cost of one tetanus vaccine to support ...

Have you fallen out with friends over you children?
10 October 2012

Parenting News: Third of UK Parents have Fallen out with Friend over Children
The study, conducted to discover more about the parenting habits of Britons, polled 1,358 parents across the UK, to find out more about how they behave when it comes to ...

Would you learn a new language to inspire your child?
9 October 2012

Parenting News: Parents want Their Children to Learn new Languages
In their recent research into the reasons behind the decision to learn a new language, Rosetta Stone has found that parents see their own language learning as a key activity ...