Parenting News

25 January 2009

More Endangered Children Should Be Taken Into Care

The head of children's charity Barnardo's has called for more children from problem families to be placed into care. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Martin Narey says social workers should ...

25 January 2009

Teen Dies In London Stabbing

Two people have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death in east London. The attack which happened around 11pm last night in Whitwell Road, Plaistow.Police officers on ...

23 January 2009

The £194,000 Price Tag Of Raising A Child

A survey from insurance and investment group LV= shows that parents could spend £193,772 on raising a child from birth to the age of 21. This is equivalent to £9,227 ...

23 January 2009

Parents Missing Out On Cash Entitlement

As the recession begins to bite, money worries are amongst the biggest concerns for parents across the UK - yet many remain unaware that they could be entitled to thousands ...

Keep kids in a routine at home and they will settle into school easier

22 January 2009

Home Routine Can Ease Children's Stress

New parenting site from the NSPCC, Your Family, calls upon its vast range of expert advisors to highlight the importance of routine in a child’s life, especially for coping with ...

22 January 2009

New Sexting Craze For Teenagers

A new craze among teenagers in America known as 'sexting' has seen six high school teenagers from Pennsylvania facing child pornography charges after three teenage girls allegedly took nude or ...

22 January 2009

Eating For Two Myth Causing Diet Dilemma For New Mums

Over half of pregnant women may be consuming more than the recommended amount of calories whilst new mums are restricting their calorie intake, despite recommendations that breast feeding mums require ...

19 January 2009

Government supports new breastfeeding DVD

Support will be given to help all pregnant women across the UK with breastfeeding, with the availability of a new DVD. The free DVD entitled, ‘From Bump to Breastfeeding - ...

19 January 2009

Rachel Griffiths Pregnant

Brothers & Sisters star Rachel Griffiths is pregnant with her third child.The Australian actress, 40, is expecting another baby with her artist husband Andrew Taylor.A representative for Griffiths confirmed the ...

18 January 2009

Lisa Marie Presley's Twin Bond

Presley's 'Miracle' Twins Share Bond With ElvisLisa Marie Presley's newborn twins share a bond with their late grandfather Elvis - the king of rock was a twin too.The 40-year-old was ...

16 January 2009

Sleeping

Your baby needs a lot of care when she's awake, and you may feel relieved when she drops off to sleep and looks so contented. You may worry if your ...

16 January 2009

Eric Estrada Tackles Child Porn Crimes

CHiPs star Erik Estrada's real-life cop exploits have paid off, he is on his way to becoming a U.S. Federal Marshall after joining an anti-internet porn task force in Virginia.The ...

14 January 2009

Signs of pregnancy

Many women don't suspect they're pregnant until they've missed a period, but there may be other indications: Sickness and/or feelings of nausea A strange, 'metallic' taste in your mouth Breast tenderness, tingling ...

14 January 2009

Pre-school children, help them to develop understanding

Pre-school children are curious about the world, how it works and why, and they love to investigate and explore. All this ties in with their growing understanding of the world, ...

13 January 2009

Help your Toddler

Toddlers can express their wants very strongly and their desire for independence can frustrate them, especially as they get closer to their second birthday.Around this time, children develop the ability ...

13 January 2009

Playing with yoour newborn baby

Newborn babies are able to communicate and respond to your voice, face, touch, taste and smell. Mothers are also primed to respond to their babies, to form a lasting attachment ...

12 January 2009

Toddler Racing Brings Out Rock Fans Soft Side

In a world first, the Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio today played host to the inaugural international toddler racing championship.Dressed as iconic music stars, babies Ella, Emma, Joshua ...

12 January 2009

Tito Jackson Sued By 'Secret Daughter'

A New York woman is suing Tito Jackson, alleging the former Jackson 5 star is her real father.Tanay Rodney Jackson filed a petition at Brooklyn Family Court last summer, in ...

12 January 2009

Jill Scott Pregnant

R&B star Jill Scott is expecting her first child with fiance Jon Roberts.The couple announced their engagement onstage during a concert in New York in June and now Scott, who ...

12 January 2009

Gael Garcia Bernal Welcomes First Child

Mexican movie star Gael Garcia Bernal is a first time dad after his Argentine actress girlfriend Delores Fonzi has given birth to a baby boy.The couple welcomed their first child ...

12 January 2009

Lisa Bonet's Unusual Baby Name Explained

Actress Lisa Bonet's new baby's unusual name was inspired by the stormy weather the night the tot was born.Bonet and her native Hawaiian husband Jason Momoa welcomed their second child, ...

9 January 2009

Jeremy Licht Is A First-Time Dad

The Hogan Family star Jeremy Licht is a dad for the first time - his wife Kimberly Wallis Licht gave birth to a baby girl on New Year's Eve.The couple ...

9 January 2009

Anne Hathaway Auctions Babysitting Skills

Anne Hathaway was tempted to offer herself up as a celebrity babysitter when she was caught out at a recent auction event.The actress admits she had no idea she was ...

9 January 2009

Ugly Betty Star Ana Ortiz Pregnant

Ugly Betty's pretty sister, Hilda, played by Ana Ortiz is pregnant.Actress Ana is expecting her first child this summer.Last September, Ortiz, 37, told People magazine she and her husband Noah ...