Parenting

Rebecca and Kay Adlington
6 November 2012

Q&A: Rebecca and Kay Adlington
Hi Rebecca! At what age did you start swimming and what kept you so interested in swimming? Age 3 or 4 and it was going with my two sisters that kept ...

Rebecca Adlington
6 November 2012

Q&A: Rebecca and Kay Adlington
Hi Rebecca! At what age did you start swimming and what kept you so interested in swimming? Age 3 or 4 and it was going with my two sisters that kept ...

Rebecca Adlington
6 November 2012

Parenting News: Olympic Medallist Encouraging kids to Learn how to Swim
New research commissioned by Speedo has revealed that 40 per cent of children can’t swim and a quarter of parents believe that schools and the government should be accountable for teaching children ...

Parenting on Female First
6 November 2012

'Daddisms' - Top 20 phrases used by dads
A poll of 2,000 adults uncovered the most common, sarcastic or funny sayings that fathers say on a daily basis - with the top two both money-related. 'Money doesn't grow on ...

Parenting on Female First
5 November 2012

Seven tips to help families handle commercial pressures this Christmas
As we enter the most commercialised time of the year, with family finances under pressure, Mothers’ Union is calling on parents to ditch the Christmas list for their children, as ...

Parenting on Female First
2 November 2012

UK mums' top recession-busting cooking tips
As cooking budgets decrease, the importance of families eating together increases with 35 per cent of families eating together more often than they did five years ago, according to new research ...

Brit Families only have Three 'big days out' Together Every year
2 November 2012

Parenting News: Brit Families only have Three 'big days out' Together Every year
The average British family finds time for just three ‘big days out’ together every year as researchers found that busy weekends catching up on work and household chores and frantically ...

Recession has Brought the Family Together at Mealtimes
2 November 2012

Parenting News: Recession has Brought the Family Together at Mealtimes
As cooking budgets decrease, the importance of families eating together increases with 35 per cent of families eating together more often than they did five years ago, according to new research ...

Savvy Students are Helping to Boost the Bank of Mum and Dad
2 November 2012

Parenting News: Savvy Students are Helping to Boost the Bank of Mum and Dad
The nationwide poll of 18-29 year-old students in full-time education, which put their budgeting and cash saving techniques to the test, revealed that Britons could save up to £6bn per ...

Parenting on Female First
1 November 2012

Mums' pre-baby friendships change after giving birth
Researchers found almost three quarters of new mums lost touch with several pals from their pre-baby life, with the average mother saying goodbye to three old friendships altogether. Instead, one in ...

Parenting on Female First
1 November 2012

Parents who rock their baby to sleep - be warned
A new survey out this week shows that nearly 70 per cent of parents are rocking their babies to sleep in order to get some well-earned rest. This hands-on approach was ...

Do you lie to be seen as a 'perfect' parent?
1 November 2012

Parenting News: Mums lie to Appear to Others as 'Perfect' Parent
Research from parenting website BabyCentre has revealed that pressure on mums to be ‘perfect’ means that over half resort to lying about their parenting experiences rather than admit to other ...

Online game Helping to Drive Funds for BBC Children in Need
1 November 2012

Parenting News: Online game Helping to Drive Funds for BBC Children in Need
Thousands of children – along with all the family, can let their imaginations run wild and enjoy Pudsey’s Dream Wheels, styling their own cars from a wide range of fun ...

The Nwaiwu's are helping to raise awareness in their community
31 October 2012

Parenting News: Manchester Couple Helps Children Waiting for Adoption
Prospective adopters Bernard and Stella Nwaiwu, from Levenshulme, are teaming up with Families that Last, the family-finding service for Manchester-based charity After Adoption, to host the event as part of National ...

Parenting on Female First
31 October 2012

Six tips from BootsWebMD.com to help your child sleep soundly
We all know how important a good night’s sleep is especially to growing children; quality sleep can help children to better focus on learning new skills and maintaining a stable ...

Baby's closets are jam-packed with clothes
31 October 2012

Parenting News: M&S Calls on Parents to ‘Shwop’ baby Clothes
The average child under one has a bulging wardrobe packed with 56 different outfits – while one in eight now owns more than 100 garments, revealed the study of 1,000 ...

Grandad and grandchild having fun
30 October 2012

Parenting News: The Grandparents' Association Launches new App
The new digital application will support the charity’s awareness raising efforts, across digital platforms, and not just amongst grandparents who require the services and support on offer. A number of MPs ...

Parenting on Female First
30 October 2012

Nine lifestyle tips for new dads to stay in shape
The weight gain among new daddies is being blamed on the struggle to manage a busy work and family life leading to shortcuts in diet and exercise. Ciaran Burns is 30 years ...

Parenting on Female First
29 October 2012

Jeff Brazier: Daddies dream of reality TV stardom for their kids
Over half of British dads would rather see their children find fame and fortune by winning a reality TV show, than see them pursue academia and traditional sought-after careers. According to ...

Parenting on Female First
29 October 2012

Baby bedtime routine this winter: Top three must-have products
Sleepless nights are one of the hardest stages of early motherhood that new mums have to adapt to, but what happens when your routine is thrown by an hour? Experts ...

Martha Stewart
29 October 2012

Martha Stewart: How Modern Mums are Redefining the Boundaries of Success (VIDEO)
Over the past 50 years the role that women have come to play in both home and work life has changed considerably. New OnePoll research has highlighted how modern women ...

Jeff Brazier
29 October 2012

Podcast with Jeff Brazier: Daddies Dream of Reality TV Stardom for Their Kids
Over half of British dads would rather see their children find fame and fortune by winning a reality TV show, than see them pursue academia and traditional sought-after careers. According to ...

mums are being urged to consider bedside sleeping
28 October 2012

Parenting News: Mums Urged to Sleep with baby by Their Side
Today, many people across the UK are celebrating National Sleep in Day by spending an extra hour tucked up in bed. Award-winning baby crib innovator, Bednest, is encouraging new mothers ...

Magic Appeals to Brit Adults and Children
28 October 2012

Parenting News: Magic Appeals to Brit Adults and Children
As Halloween approaches, toy company MGA Entertainment has unveiled a new survey which lifts the cloak on magic in the UK.  Designed to mark the launch of the Bratzillaz doll ...