Parenting

Nearly All Parents Lose up to Four Hours Sleep Every Night in Their Baby’s First Year
25 March 2013

Parenting News: Nearly All Parents Lose up to Four Hours Sleep a Night in Their Baby’s First Year
Nine out of ten British parents claim they lose up to 28 hours of sleep every week [totalling 60 days per year] due to their little ones waking up in ...

Teens lack historical knowledge
24 March 2013

Parenting News: Henry VIII’S Wives and WWII – Topics High School Kids Lack Knowledge On
Clueless teenagers believe Delia Smith, Jerry Hall and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall were among Henry VIII’s wives, research has revealed. The shocking lack of knowledge emerged in a study carried out ...

Parenting on Female First
23 March 2013

Information and advice on vitamin D deficiency in babies
Vitamin D deficiency in adults has been well documented in the media, but now The Department of Health warns babies and pre-schoolers are most at risk of being deficient. The Canadian ...

Parenting on Female First
22 March 2013

Expert tips to help your pet dog adjust and prepare for the arrival of your baby
Bringing home your new baby should be one of the most joyous days of your life but for many who owned a dog before the baby was born it can ...

Parenting on Female First
22 March 2013

Mums say men are fussier eaters than toddlers and young children
Men are worse than toddlers when it comes to eating fruit and vegetables, according to a new poll of mums. The survey, for Savse vegetable smoothies, reveals that pre-school children are ...

Parenting on Female First
22 March 2013

Top tips for a germ free family home to accommodate kids’ playdates
Parents are turning down play dates and taking action against germs as nasty bugs continue to blight the nation, says new research from Molly Maid. In fact, nearly a third of ...

Parents are being forced to take emergency days off work
22 March 2013

Parenting News: Last Minute Childcare Issues Force Parents to Take Emergency Days Off Work
New research reveals that over half of parents with primary school age children have had to take days off work due to last minute childcare issues, adding even more pressure ...

The Duchess graciously detached her trapped heel
22 March 2013

Risk of Wearing Heels: Should Celebrity Mums-to-be Step Away from the Stilettos During Pregnancy?
The Duchess of Cambridge, who is almost six months pregnant, has been keeping up her royal duties in line with her fashion and beauty choices; lovely coats, perfect hair and, ...

Parenting on Female First
21 March 2013

Research reveals the tough measures families are taking to make ends meet
· Three quarters have cut back their spending on luxury items or necessities · 71 per cent now opt for supermarket ‘own brand’ foods instead of branded goods · Over half have turned off their ...

Third of Mums Feel Jealous of Other Mums
21 March 2013

Parenting News: Third of Mums Feel Jealous of Other Mums
More than a third of British mums admitted feeling jealous of other mums, with ‘well-behaved kids’ topping the poll for what British mums are the most jealous about, closely followed ...

UK families are having to sacrifice their holiday because of cash worries
21 March 2013

Parenting News: Nearly a Quarter of UK Families Forgo Holidays Because of Money Worries
With the Easter holidays rapidly approaching, Kleeneze research shows that austere times continue to bite, with over a fifth of us admitting to forgoing a family holiday in order to fund ...

Relationships on Female First
20 March 2013

Pregnancy advice from bestselling author of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' (VIDEO)
Heidi Murkoff, author of the internationally bestselling 'What to Expect When You’re Expecting' series, and creator of the popular pregnancy and parenting brand, has launched WhatToExpect.co.uk – the first time the ...

New Parents are Dipping into Savings, Taking out Loans and Borrowing Money From Family
20 March 2013

New Parents are Dipping into Savings and Borrowing Money to Deal With Financial Pressures
New parents in the UK are feeling the financial pressure of the recession, according to research by nursery retailer Mamas & Papas. A significant proportion of young parents are having to ...

Alternative Easter egg baskets
20 March 2013

5 Ideas for Alternative Easter Egg Treats for the Children
Image courtesy of Wickerfurniture, Flickr Whatever the age of your kids, or whether you’re the big kid yourself, there are plenty of ways you can fill up your Easter basket; much ...

Parenting on Female First
19 March 2013

More than half of UK dads avoid singing to their young children
Hearing a parent sing you a lullaby is an irreplaceable childhood memory, but now it seems that many children may be missing out as 57 per cent of UK dads ...

Parenting on Female First
19 March 2013

Young people are struggling to keep up with history and spelling in education
Nearly half of Key Stage 2 pupils don’t know who invaded England in 1066 More than two fifths of Key Stage 2 pupils don’t know what century WW2 was in A quarter ...

Jeff Brazier
18 March 2013

INTERVIEW: Jeff Brazier Talks Parenting, Charity Work and Which Celebrities Had Him Starstruck
TV presenter Jeff Brazier is leading the search to find the UK’s best Lunch Spots in conjunction with Kingsmill. Here, the father-of-two talks parenting, charity work, life as a single ...

Victoria and Harper Beckham
17 March 2013

Harper Beckham Style: 7 Burberry Coats We Love
We can just imagine little Harper rocking her cute style (and following in her mum's footsteps) in these uber-stylish Burberry coats. Here's our pick of the best: BURBERRY WOOL BUTTON COAT - ...

Text Speak is Creating a Barrier Between Children and Their Parents and Teachers
16 March 2013

Parenting News: Text Speak is Creating a Barrier Between Children and Their Parents and Teachers
A poll of parents and teachers found that a majority of 89 per cent believe the growing use of text speak to be the equivalent of a language barrier between ...

Parenting on Female First
15 March 2013

Parenting Tips: 9 cheap and creative ways to keep kids entertained at Easter
Tips for Keeping Kids Entertained Inexpensively 1. Make your own play dough! All you need is flour, oil, salt, cream of tartar (for increased elasticity), food colouring and water. Get the kids ...

Parenting on Female First
14 March 2013

Five quick money-saving tips for the Easter meal
1. Skip the individually wrapped sweets: While it’s tempting to just pick up the specialty packaged Easter-themed sweets for your families’ baskets, think about buying your sweets in bulk and using ...

Prince Charles and Camilla
14 March 2013

UNICEF Introduces Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla to Syrian Families in a Jordan Refugee Camp
In the week that marks two years since the crisis in Syria began, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited a refugee camp in Jordan to meet ...

The Value of a Mum’s Domestic Household Chores is £31,500 a Year While Dad Would get £24k
13 March 2013

Parenting News: The Value of a Mum’s Domestic Household Chores is £31,500 a Year - Dad's get £24k
- Mum’s spend 71 hours a week helping the house run smoothly - Value of a Dad’s domestic contribution is £24,000 per year - Dad’s help with household chores for 53.5 hours a week It would ...

Parenting on Female First
12 March 2013

Healthy food: Three recipes for babies aged 4-6 months old
It can be difficult to decide what type of food to prepare for a baby. Here, Organix shares three healthy, delicious and fun recipes that are easy to prepare and ...