Parenting

22 September 2011

A healthy lifestyle for your child is vital

Public Health Minister Anne Milton is urging parents to encourage their young children between the ages of two and five to be more active and eat healthier to prevent developing ...
20 September 2011

Pre-pregnancy fitness, are you ready for a child?

Pregnancy is a big step, you not only have to be ready financially, but physically too. It takes its toll on your body, so before you even think about it ...
20 September 2011

Internet is the saviour for new mums

New mums are turning to the internet instead of their midwife with simple baby care questions. Recent research undertaken by Google shows that in their first week of becoming a ...
19 September 2011

Teens unaware of cost of living

Teenagers across the UK aren't aware of daily costs like milk, eggs and bread. T-Mobile asked over 2,000 teenagers across the UK to rate the costs of 15 everyday items ...
19 September 2011

Parents think it's too much effort for child to eat healthy

Is your child's diet suffering because of you? New research reveals that over a third of parents let their children snack on chocolate or crisps rather than fruit because they ...
19 September 2011

Low-fat yoghurt may increase risk of asthma

Eating low-fat yoghurt during pregnancy can increase the risk of your child developing asthama and hay fever, new research suggests. The study aimed to assess whether fatty acids found in ...
16 September 2011

Half a million school days lost to eczema

Each year up to half a million school days are lost to eczema, is your child a part of this number?The new term has begun and this should be the ...
16 September 2011

Parents pushing their child to do too much too soon

Your child reaching milestones like walking, talking and potty training is a big deal for any mother. But are you pushing your child to achieve this sooner rather than later?A ...
15 September 2011

Technology attempts to cure empty nest syndrome

Children are flying the nest at this time of year, going back to school, college and even moving away to University. What are you expected to do with all this ...
15 September 2011

Dick and Dom are on the lookout for someone funny

Dick and Dom are encouraging your children to get involved with The Big Joke. If you want to foster your child to do something productive with their weekends then this ...
14 September 2011

Looking after the umbilical cord

Becoming a Mum is a tough job. With a new tiny life in your hands, every step along the way can be overwhelming, whether it's the first feed, the first ...
14 September 2011

Alcohol in pregnancy causes 'most common form of learning disability'

Drinking whilst pregnant will affect your child, fact. A new research paper has assessed the impact on learning of children suffering from foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and it provides ...
14 September 2011

Get the kids to walk more next month

Walk to School Month is slowly starting to creep upon us and this year the focus will be on safety of the roads around schools. Children from all over the ...
9 September 2011

Back to school healthy lunches

Either your children have already gone back to school, or you're preparing the final touches to send them on their way. After ticking every single thing off the huge list, ...
8 September 2011

Chris Hoy's Top Tips For Getting Your Kids On Their Bikes

With the back to school routine in full swing, the old morning school run has started up in towns and cities around Britain as parents stressfully try and herd the ...

7 September 2011

50 Years Of Parenting

This September marks the 50th birthday of Mothercare and to celebrate they have collated a retrospective look at parenting in Britain from the baby boom of the 1960’s to today. From ...
7 September 2011

Parents' Back To School Food Allergy Anxiety

As millions of children now return to school, food allergy becomes an increasing concern for families and schools. One of five food allergy reactions occur in school, and severe allergy ...

6 September 2011

Parents not sure on how to administer first aid

A shocking 81 per cent of parents don't know how to administer basic first aid to a baby or a child, although one in four of them will have to ...
2 September 2011

Brit Kids Love Going Back To School!

As children in the UK go back to school for the new academic year, The Walt Disney Company today announce the findings of research which reveals the feelings of both ...
1 September 2011

Modern Day Families Losing Sight Of Family Values

Research out today from Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed that 73 per cent of Brits don’t think that they spend enough time with their families. To launch the great new family ...

1 September 2011

Bonding with your baby in the water

Swimming with your baby is an experience that you won't forget, yet 40 per cent of parents admit that this is something that they have never considered. Not only is ...
31 August 2011

How to be healthy sending your children to school

The kids going back to school can sometimes be a stressful time, making sure that they have all of their uniform, their school bags and any extras that they may ...
30 August 2011

Parents need to show more consideration for their child's sleeping patterns

A new study has revealed that parents need to show more appreciation when it comes to their childs sleeping habits. The first ever transatlantic survey into sleep patterns of children ...
29 August 2011

Germs in the playground - how you can prevent it

Children playing is a natural thing and so are germs, it's hard to control the latter when they love to run around, swing from everything and touch things within reach. ...