• Stay-at-home mums would employ childcare for a 'break'

  06 Oct 2011

  Two-thirds of stay-at-home mums employ childcare in order to recharge and enable better quality time with their children.

  

• Women suffering in silence with postnatal depression

  04 Oct 2011

  Tens of thousands of new mothers are suffering in silence with post natal depression for the fear that they may have their child taken away, according to a new report.

  

• Children are more money savvy thanks to TV

  03 Oct 2011

  The Apprentice and Dragons Den are helping 8-9 year old children to become more money savvy, according to new research.

  

• Parents calling for more information on potential schools

  29 Sep 2011

  Choosing a school for your child to attend is a difficult, tiring process, a number of factors need to be considered, location, reputation, development. However, new research indicates that you feel that you're not getting everything you require to make an informed decision.

  

• Babies' expressions developed in the womb

  27 Sep 2011

  Facial expressions are developed before birth, according to new research.

  

• Parents' food allergy anxiety

  27 Sep 2011

  The kids are now settled back in school and the worries about food allergies start to creep in.

  

• Supermum myth can lead to depression, according to top psychotherapist

  26 Sep 2011

  Sarah Jessica Parker stars in the recently released 'I don't know how she does it', as a working mum who is trying to do it all.

  

• A healthy lifestyle for your child is vital

  22 Sep 2011

  Public Health Minister Anne Milton is urging parents to encourage their young children between the ages of two and five to be more active and eat healthier to prevent developing serious illnesses later in life.

  

• Pre-pregnancy fitness, are you ready for a child?

  20 Sep 2011

  Pregnancy is a big step, you not only have to be ready financially, but physically too.

  

• Internet is the saviour for new mums

  20 Sep 2011

  New mums are turning to the internet instead of their midwife with simple baby care questions.

  

• Teens unaware of cost of living

  19 Sep 2011

  Teenagers across the UK aren't aware of daily costs like milk, eggs and bread.

  

• Parents think it's too much effort for child to eat healthy

  19 Sep 2011

  Is your child's diet suffering because of you?

  

• Low-fat yoghurt may increase risk of asthma

  19 Sep 2011

  Eating low-fat yoghurt during pregnancy can increase the risk of your child developing asthama and hay fever, new research suggests.

  

• Half a million school days lost to eczema

  16 Sep 2011

  Each year up to half a million school days are lost to eczema, is your child a part of this number?

  

• Parents pushing their child to do too much too soon

  16 Sep 2011

  Your child reaching milestones like walking, talking and potty training is a big deal for any mother. But are you pushing your child to achieve this sooner rather than later?

  

• Technology attempts to cure empty nest syndrome

  15 Sep 2011

  Children are flying the nest at this time of year, going back to school, college and even moving away to University.

  

• Dick and Dom are on the lookout for someone funny

  15 Sep 2011

  Dick and Dom are encouraging your children to get involved with The Big Joke.

  

• Looking after the umbilical cord

  14 Sep 2011

  Becoming a Mum is a tough job. With a new tiny life in your hands, every step along the way can be overwhelming, whether it's the first feed, the first nappy change, or caring for the umbilical cord. With parents generally spending less time in hospital, knowing what to do when you get home with your newborn can be confusing.

  

• Get the kids to walk more next month

  14 Sep 2011

  Walk to School Month is slowly starting to creep upon us and this year the focus will be on safety of the roads around schools.

  

• Alcohol in pregnancy causes 'most common form of learning disability'

  14 Sep 2011

  Drinking whilst pregnant will affect your child, fact.

  

• Back to school healthy lunches

  09 Sep 2011

  Either your children have already gone back to school, or you're preparing the final touches to send them on their way.

  

• Chris Hoy's Top Tips For Getting Your Kids On Their Bikes

  08 Sep 2011

  With the back to school routine in full swing, the old morning school run has started up in towns and cities around Britain as parents stressfully try and herd the little ones into cars, before battling traffic jams and the clock to get their kids to school on time.

  

• 50 Years Of Parenting

  07 Sep 2011

  This September marks the 50th birthday of Mothercare and to celebrate they have collated a retrospective look at parenting in Britain from the baby boom of the 1960’s to today.

  

• Parents' Back To School Food Allergy Anxiety

  07 Sep 2011

  As millions of children now return to school, food allergy becomes an increasing concern for families and schools. One of five food allergy reactions occur in school, and severe allergy conditions often debut in the school setting. Food allergy affects quality of life and has a major impact on school attendance.