Parenting

21 November 2008

Noughties Parents Missing Out On Key Moments With Children

Two thirds (68%) of parents spend less quality time with their children than previous generations, according to new research released today by Windows Live Messenger. The study of over ...

19 November 2008

Skin and hair

Pregnant women are supposed to be radiant and glowing, but pregnancy can have some unexpected effects on your hair and skin.Effects on your skin may be noticeable from about 20 ...

19 November 2008

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 November 2008

Working Mums Short Changed on Me-Time

The average Great British mother can expect less that an hour and a half[1][1] each day to themselves according to leading Child Trust Fund provider, The Children’s Mutual[2][2].The average full-time ...

14 November 2008

Scott Wolf expecting first child

Former Party Of Five star Scott Wolf is expecting his first child.The actor and his wife Kelly are expecting a baby boy, he confirmed on Wednesday.Wolf said the couple, who ...

Courtney is not keen on her daughter going into acting

13 November 2008

Courtney Cox's daughter eyes acting career

David Arquette and Courteney Cox's daughter is following in her parents' footsteps - she wants to become an actress.Four-year-old Coco is showing all the signs of wanting to go into ...

Adam Sandler has become a dad for the second time

13 November 2008

Adam Sandler welcomes baby daughter

Big Daddy star Adam Sandler has become a father for the second time - his wife has given birth to a baby girl.The actor and wife Jackie welcomed Sunny Madeline ...

13 November 2008

Angelina Jolie denies pregnancy reports

Angelina Jolie has denied reports she is pregnant with her fourth biological child with partner Brad Pitt.U.S. tabloid reports recently claimed the actress is pregnant again, just three months after ...

Britney's son has been released from hospital

12 November 2008

Britney Spears' son released from hospital

Britney Spears has left a Mississippi hospital with her two-year-old son Jayden James after an allergic reaction prompted the pop star to rush him to the emergency room on Sunday.The ...

12 November 2008

Lionel Richie: 'Motherhood has changed Nicole'

Legendary singer Lionel Richie is delighted his daughter Nicole became a mother to daughter Harlow - because it curbed her wild lifestyle.The socialite gave birth to baby Harlow in January, ...

12 November 2008

Road safety

Help your child develop good road and street sense from an early age. Every year, about 5,000 children under the age of 16 die or are seriously injured on the ...

12 November 2008

Encouraging good behaviour

There isn't one right way to get children to behave themselves. Your child's temperament, your parenting style and the situation will all influence what you do. Children learn a lot ...

11 November 2008

Diet and health

There are lots of misunderstandings about what you can and can't eat during pregnancy. Here are some suggestions for keeping you and your baby healthy. A good diet can help ...

11 November 2008

Antenatal care

Antenatal care monitors your health during pregnancy, as well as the health and development of your baby. It can help predict possible problems with your pregnancy or the birth, so ...

9 November 2008

Jennie Garth Desperate For More Kids

Jennie Garth is desperate to expand her family with husband Peter Facinelli, but the Six Feet Under actor thinks three kids is enough.The 36-year-old star of Beverly Hills 90210 and ...

7 November 2008

Video: Gethin Jones Launches Search For The UK's Greenest School

The hunt for the UK’s greenest school in underway.Former Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones is to judge the first ever EDF Energy Awards which will celebrate teachers, pupils and schools ...

31 October 2008

Niki Taylor pregnant

Supermodel Niki Taylor is set to become a mum again after announcing she's pregnant with racing driver husband Burney Lamar's child.The 33-year-old stunner has 13-year-old twin boys from a previous ...

31 October 2008

Nicole Kidman refuses to show off her baby

Nicole Kidman refuses to show her baby daughter off to the world - because she's keen to keep her precious child as protected as possible.The actress gave birth to Sunday ...

31 October 2008

Brooke Shields planning to adopt

Actress Brooke Shields is planning to add to her family by adopting in 2009.The mum of two, who has become a champion for post-partum depression, admits she and her husband ...

30 October 2008

Celine Dion will try to get pregnant after tour

Celine Dion will start trying for a second child when she completes her world tour.The My Heart Will Go On singer, 40, and her husband Rene Angelil welcomed son Rene-Charles ...

29 October 2008

New research highlights over scheduling children can lead to bad behaviour and underdevelopment of i

New research highlights over scheduling children can lead to bad behaviour and underdevelopment of imaginationNew research by Persil Every Child Has The Right campaign reveals 71% of parents always plan ...

29 October 2008

This Half-Term Don't Miss The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

Based on John Boyne's award-winning novel, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS has been enthralling audiences and critics alike at cinemas for over 6 weeks and now you can take advantage of ...

28 October 2008

Ten People A Year Lose Eyesight Due To Fireworks

Remember remember the fifth of November, gun powder, treason and plot. But take care of your eyes as the fireworks fly, it’s something that shouldn’t be forgot.According to research, every ...

27 October 2008

Libraries Back In Favour As Parents Struggle To Beat The Credit Crunch

• Pressures of modern living prevent parents from reading to their children • The Welsh and Irish come out top as best storytellers, with the South of England falling behind in the ...