Parenting Life & Style

27 September 2014

Little Dish announces tasty job for kids

Little Dish have announced they are on the hunt for a new set of Tiny Tasters. "Let's get cooking!" Little Dish, the makers of healthy, natural toddler meals, have launched a nationwide ...
26 September 2014

‘Life as a Semi-Colon’ blog becomes internet hit

-  Charlotte Kitley, 36, from south west London, was a blog enthusiast and wrote daily on her site for her readers to enjoy. The mum of two who had written ...

26 September 2014

12 Best baby pushchairs

A pushchair is an easy and hassle free way to carry your baby from place to place. Whilst a pushchair is practical you also want it looking stylish at the ...
24 September 2014

Which celebrity baby name voted the most obscure?

The announcement of Kate and Wills expecting baby number 2 has got everyone speculating about the sex and particularly the name of the unborn child. Although the Royals chose a regular ...
19 September 2014

5 Best baby carriers

Having the freedom to take your baby on walks or on holiday without the need for a buggy can be an exciting prospect! Check out five great baby carrier solutions ...
15 September 2014

Indoor craft activities for kids

We know it can be difficult to think of ways to keep the kids entertained on a good day, but when the weather isn’t on your side, it can be ...
6 September 2014

Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2014 announced

Louise Webster, founder of Beyondtheschoolrun.com, has been announced as the winner of Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2014. Louise Webster- Founder of Beyondtheschoolrun.com The annual competition launched by Amway UK is now ...
2 September 2014

Hugo Burnand re-creates ‘Brilliantly British’ iconic moments

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Wedding in 2011 From sporting supremacy to royal revelry and UK pop princesses spreading their ‘girl power’ message around the globe, the last thirty years ...
1 September 2014

Exclusive interview with Liz Fraser

As new research carried out by Disney’s Magical Bedtime reveals that parents spend an equivalent of 8 days a year putting their children to bed, more and more parents are ...
30 August 2014

20 Emotional milestones for parents

British parents have revealed the most emotional milestone in bringing up a child – the first day at school.     While parenthood is crammed full of millions of joyous moments, ...
29 August 2014

Wonderful weekend activities for the family

With the summer holidays coming to an end and the weekend looking like a wash-out, keeping the kids entertained and busy can be difficult, and creating new activities that don’t ...
27 August 2014

Get children cooking with Ben’s Beginners

As families become busier, spending a lot of time cooking is something that most people don’t have the luxury of. Ben's Beginners in the kitchen This means that families do not involve ...
26 August 2014

Four ways to end the school holidays in style

With the end of the summer holidays in sight, and ways to entertain the kids wearing thin, IHG have pulled together a selection of activities that will prove popular and ...
23 August 2014

DryNites and Tamara Melvin crafting projects

The summer holidays are coming to an end- Hurray! I hear you parents shout- But if you’re looking for something fun and creative to keep the kids entertained for the ...
20 August 2014

Relive your childhood memories with your very own ‘kid-cation’

We all have fond memories of classic children’s characters, such as Paddington Bear, Mrs Tiggywinkle, Mr Toad and the loveable Winnie the Pooh. With the school summer holidays in full ...
14 August 2014

Real Life: ‘I chose a vegan pregnancy’

If you are planning on a vegan diet throughout your pregnancy, we have tips and advice to help you have a greater understanding of the diet and some tips and ...
8 August 2014

Give your child their 5-a-day with free fruit!

If you struggle to get your children to eat the recommended daily amount of fruit then Ronald McDonald is at hand to help children understand that fruit can and is ...
8 August 2014

Change4Life and Disney launch Sound of Summer Dance Competition

If your child has spent most of the summer holidays avoiding the brilliant outdoors and are content with sitting inside playing on their gadgets and gizmos, but you’re fed up ...
7 August 2014

50 Books for children to read this summer

With the summer holidays in full swing and public libraries across the country promoting their summer reading challenge, lots of children (and their parents) are making decisions about which book ...
6 August 2014

Creative and colourful activities for the family

If you’re running out of ideas to keep the kids busy, try something a little different this summer and get your crafty fingers at the ready and join in the ...
5 August 2014

Dairy-free breakfast recipes for kids

Is it the same scenario each morning? You give your children either cereal or toast, and they pull their face and moan that they are ‘bored’ or ‘don’t like it’. ...
4 August 2014

Be creative with Food for Less this summer

The launch of the Sainsbury’s ‘Summer Sorted’ campaign is offering practical help and entertainment ideas for parents across the UK this summer. Rashida with her Family The campaign is fronted by three real ...
2 August 2014

Top tips: Save money on your summer picnic

The school holidays are now in full swing and with the recent spell of glorious weather, there couldn’t be a better time for a picnic. However, with summer holidays to ...
1 August 2014

Adoption expert speaks out for sibling groups

The region’s leading adoption specialist is calling for more families and individuals from Manchester to become adopters to prevent the break up of sibling groups.             ...