Parenting

Ellie Simmonds
9 February 2013

Parenting News: David Beckham and Ellie Simmonds Join Sainsbury’s to get Kids Active

Building on the success of previous years and supported by ambassadors David Beckham and Ellie Simmonds, Sainsbury’s has unveiled the Active Kids 2013 scheme, a nationwide initiative to help children ...

Parenting on Female First
8 February 2013

Simple guidelines for parents and children to keep young people safe online
Get Safe Online, the not-for-profit organisation that is urging school children to take online safety responsibilities has outlined some simple guidelines to help young people stay safe online.  For children: Protect your ...

Parenting on Female First
8 February 2013

UK mums spend four months of their life ironing piles the height of four Empire State Buildings
The average UK mother spends four months of her life doing the ironing, according to new research by Philips PerfectCare. The ongoing battle British mums face against their ironing pile is ...

Withings Makes the World’s First Internet Connected Baby and Toddler Scale
8 February 2013

Parenting News: Withings Makes the World’s First Internet Connected Baby and Toddler Scale
Withings, pioneers of Internet connected devices, announces availability of its Internet connected baby and toddler scale, the Withings Smart Kid Scale. Withings has combined cutting edge technology and exquisite design to ...

Parenting on Female First
8 February 2013

Quick tips on what to look for when recruiting a nanny
Hiring a nanny is an imprtant decision for any family, and with childcare options in abundance now, it is easy to get lost and confused in your search for the ...

More Nannies are Being Recruited Online Through Unregulated Websites
8 February 2013

Parenting News: More Nannies are Being Recruited Online Through Unregulated Websites
Ways of finding family childcare has drastically changed over the years and now, with the introduction of technology, more mums and dads are relying on the internet to find a ...

Parenting on Female First
7 February 2013

Quick tips for safer photo sharing online
We have just said goodbye to Safer Internet Day for another year, but 2013’s focus on online rights and responsibilities will continue to play a huge part in young people ...

Multi-tasking Mums Face More Challenges at Breakfast than Business Owners
7 February 2013

Parenting News: Multi-tasking Mums Face More Challenges at Breakfast than Business Owners
It’s not only the rich and famous like the Beckham household that has to deal with a mad rush and multi-tasking at breakfast. But while Victoria and David have been ...

Baby-Food Entrepreneur Calls for a Food Manifesto for the Under Fives in Britain
6 February 2013

Parenting News: Baby-Food Entrepreneur Calls for a Food Manifesto for the Under Fives in Britain
One of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs called on the food industry and Britain’s political parties to create a ‘Food Manifesto for the Under Fives’ to tackle childhood obesity and malnutrition.  Paul Lindley, ...

Parenting on Female First
6 February 2013

Seven post-pregnancy lifestyle tips for mums
After having a baby, one of the big moments every new mother dreams of, is getting back into her pre-pregnancy jeans.  But for most of us, it takes a while for ...

Researchers find a way to Sneak in Nutritional Snacking Option for Kids
6 February 2013

Parenting News: Researchers find a way to Sneak in Nutritional Snacking Option for Kids
Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University believe they may have found a way to “sneak” nutrients into children’s snacks.  The team, from the Manchester Food Research Centre, at the university, has been ...

Popular Children’s TV Videos are Just a Few Clicks Away from Adult Content on YouTube
5 February 2013

Safer Internet Day: Popular Children’s TV Just a Few Clicks Away from Adult Content on YouTube
Children can be as little as three clicks away from inappropriate or adult content on YouTube, whilst watching their favourite shows such as Peppa Pig and Rastamouse, warns Kaspersky Lab ...

Parenting on Female First
5 February 2013

Safer Internet Day: Norton’s 10 top tips to keep young people protected online
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Safer Internet Day which is held to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology, particularly with the increasing accessibility of the internet on mobile devices, ...

Tulisa
5 February 2013

Parenting News: Tulisa and Olympian Gemma Gibbons Join Hundreds of Teens to Launch NCS 2013
In London and Manchester, hundreds of teenagers came together to launch National Citizen Service (NCS) 2013 and encourage other 16 and 17-year-olds to sign-up to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build ...

Parenting on Female First
5 February 2013

Five money-saving tips to keep the kids entertained during half term
Tips for Keeping Kids Entertained Inexpensively from save.co.uk: 1. Break out old school board games. Turn video games, cell phones and televisions off and spend some quality time with your kids ...

Family enjoying meal
4 February 2013

Parenting News: Parents Routinely Throw Away Their Children’s Meals
What do you do with your child’s leftovers or any food they don’t finish on their plate? It seems that a huge majority marry food with bin, as 86 per ...

Children as young as nine get keys to family home
4 February 2013

Parenting News: Home Security is Threatened as Parents Give House Keys to Kids as Young as Nine
Teens and tweens might threaten your home security, says new research from Confused.com, as more parents are leaving a set of house keys with their children. The findings from home insurance ...

First Language Tool to Decode Baby Talk
1 February 2013

Parenting News: Psychologists will Develop First Language Tool to Decode Baby Talk in the UK
A tool which could radically improve the diagnosis of language delays in infants in the UK is being developed by psychologists. A £358,000 grant to develop the first standardised UK speech ...

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
1 February 2013

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Named Most Stylish Celebrity Parents-to-Be
This year is set to be a celebrity baby bonanza with some of the world’s top celebs getting ready to be parents.  With that in mind, it seems that what the ...

Some parents will start saving earlier for Christmas 2013
31 January 2013

Parenting News: Budget-Conscious Families vow to Start Saving even Earlier this Year
With the festive season now a distant memory; families are considering how they’ll manage their finances this year while trying to avoid the last minute panic that many were faced ...

Ewan McGregor
31 January 2013

Parenting News: Ewan McGregor Appeals on Behalf of Syria’s Children
UNICEF Ambassador Ewan McGregor has added his voice to UNICEF UK’s appeal for urgent funds to save children’s lives in Syria. In a television advert aired yesterday evening across UK media channels, the ...

Parenting on Female First
31 January 2013

Three healthy 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 ...

Mckenzie Family as Gaming Characters
30 January 2013

'Magnificent Mum' and 'Dynamic Dad' Gaming Characters win 11-year-old's Family Creative Contest
An 11-year-old-girl from Rotherham has won a national competition run by Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment) to find the UK’s most collaborative and creative games playing family, after pitching her game ...

Childminders could benefit from the reforms
30 January 2013

Parenting News: Childcare Company says Government’s new Agency Model Could Benefit Childminders
The Government’s recommendation to develop ‘Childminder Agencies’ will allow childminders to deliver better care, according to Yvette Oliver-Mighten, owner of childcare provider @Home Childcare, which already delivers childcare under an ...