Parenting

26 September 2008

Thandie: 'I Love Labour'

British actress Thandie Newton enjoyed giving birth so much, she would have a pregnancy every year if she could.The Crash star is mother to two daughters, Ripley, eight, and Nico, ...

24 September 2008

Parents Feeling The Pinch

· British parents are going into debt so their children don't miss out · Nearly ...

23 September 2008

Anneka Rice Lifts The Lid On School Lunches

TV personality and mum-of-three, Anneka Rice is offering advice to parents about what to pack in their children's packed lunches. The standard packed lunch has changed over recent years, with ...

23 September 2008

Children's Classics Triumph Over Modern Day Counterparts In Nick JR Poll

London, UK – 22 September 2008 – Downtrodden Cinderella, who flourished into a fairytale princess, has captured the hearts of the nation and been crowned Britain’s favourite heroine in a ...

21 September 2008

Joel Madden Helps Bandmate Cope With Baby News

Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin was shocked when his wife fell pregnant - but has been comforted by advice from his bandmate Joel Madden.Madden's girlfriend Nicole Richie gave birth to ...

21 September 2008

Lance Bass Considers Adoption

Former 'N Sync star Lance Bass has been inspired to adopt a child in light of California's gay marriage ruling.The 29-year-old star is eager to settle down since state authorities ...

21 September 2008

Shane Filan Is A Dad Again

Westlife Star Shane Filan and his wife Gillian have welcomed their second child.Gillian gave birth to little Patrick at Sligo General Hospital in Ireland on Monday (15Sep08).Patrick has a three-year-old ...

21 September 2008

Brad Pitt Is A 'Goofy Dad'

Brad Pitt is a "goofy and quirky dad" according to Taraji P. Henson, his co-star in new movie The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.Henson watched Pitt doting upon his kids ...

19 September 2008

BT vision answers parents call for relief from TV 'Pester Power'

The decision by BT’s digital TV service BT Vision to keep its children’s channels ad free has been backed by new research that reveals a majority of parents want ads ...

17 September 2008

Eeczema misery causes 1 in 6 mums to say ‘no’ to more children

It’s one of the UK’s most common childhood health complaints, but now a new survey for the first time reveals the true extent to which eczema is potentially affecting millions ...

17 September 2008

The Truth About British Families Revealed

* 98% of teenagers love their parents * More than one in ten fathers admit to have been unfaithful * 42% of boys would like to marry someone like their ...

17 September 2008

Back to school with ADHD

So summer is over for another year and after six weeks of running around and playing they are now been told to sit still and listen to their teachers. For ...

12 September 2008

Nims Island Short Story Winner!

We always knew Female First fans were a talemted bunch but we didn't realise your kids were little genius's too- that is until we asked them to enter our short ...

12 September 2008

Is your car a toxic trap?

Research shows that dirty car interiors are breeding grounds for hostile bacteriaMany of us treat our cars like second homes, but with one major difference—we wouldn’t let our homes get ...

12 September 2008

Parents Want Schools To Text About Child's Progress

A new survey shows parents are more informed about their mobile bills and bank balance than how their child is doing at schoolParents want more feedback from schools and according ...

5 September 2008

How to cope with Whining

Occasionally, whingeing reflects a more generalised miserable mood - which may be caused by hunger, fatigue or illness. Do all you can to give positive attention to non-whiny behaviour and ...

5 September 2008

Parents now spending more time outdoors with their children

Kinder launches campaign to support families who enjoy spending rewarding time together outdoors.Parents and their children are spending more time together than at the beginning of the decade, flying in ...

4 September 2008

‘Mums the Word’ When it Comes to Kids’ Learning

A new survey commissioned by LeapFrog Toys has found that almost half of UK parents (42%) discover if their kid is a child genius or a class clown through playground ...

3 September 2008

Helping your child at home

The government's homework policy says that schools must set homework. Learning at home is believed to be an essential part of good education. The times listed below are government recommendations. ...

3 September 2008

Help Protect Your Child's Teeth

- ‘Over three-quarters of dental professionals see children with acid erosion every week’ –It’s National Smile Month (September 2008) so there’s no better excuse to focus on your family’s oral ...

2 September 2008

Call for Relationship Lessons as part of National Curriculum

Reports that children as young as 10 are starting relationships have prompted a call for the Government to introduce lessons in dating and relationships to the nation’s schools.The majority of ...

1 September 2008

Call for Relationship Lessons as part of National Curriculum

Reports that children as young as 10 are starting relationships have prompted a call for the Government to introduce lessons in dating and relationships to the nation’s schools.The majority of ...

1 September 2008

Parents now spending more time with their children

Kinder launches campaign to support families who enjoy spending rewarding time together outdoorsParents and their children are spending more time together than at the beginning of the decade, flying in ...

1 September 2008

Back Pain Blasted With Toys From The Past

The summer holidays are upon us, a time which sees many children glued to TVs, slumped over computers and lounging around the house for up to six weeks.According to market ...