Parenting Life & Style

1 August 2014

Adoption expert speaks out for sibling groups

The region’s leading adoption specialist is calling for more families and individuals from Manchester to become adopters to prevent the break up of sibling groups.             ...
31 July 2014

Family fun in the countryside

School’s out and the summer holidays are upon us. One thing we all remember from our childhood is how September and the new school term seemed to come around in ...
28 July 2014

Top 10 children’s literary spots in the UK

If you or your teenager are enthusiastic about writing and are full of refreshing ideas that you think would make for a fascinating read, then this is the prefect opportunity ...
26 July 2014

Using digital power to fire up real imaginations

If you need something educational to keep the kids entertained this summer then look no further. With the release of the new app from Gazoob, ‘Read With Biff, Chip & Kipper’, ...
26 July 2014

Top 25: Summer Adventures

The National Trust is encouraging children to take their eyes away from the computer screen and to get outside and complete some of the ‘50 things to do before you’re ...
23 July 2014

Top 5: Summer holiday activities

Where? The Sea Life London Aquarium Date: Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm Price: Ticket prices start from £18.36 per adult and £13.52 per child. VIP experiences: VIP ...
17 July 2014

50 Reasons why we love Prince George

We could give you 100 reasons why we love Prince George, from his cute chubby-cheeks to his adorable smile and the fact that he will be king one day! As we ...
17 July 2014

The Royal Institution brings science home with 'ExpeRimental'

During the summer holidays try something different with the kids and get your creative juices flowing and fingertips at the ready and bring a little science into your home. 'ExpeRimental' ...
12 July 2014

How to: Celebrate baby's 1st birthday on a budget

Prince George is about to turn one year old. Who can believe it was a whole year since we all sat glued to our TV screens, waiting to hear the ...
11 July 2014

Top 10 Prince George gifts

From a ride-along Ferrari to a knitted crown hat, a gift list website has come up with the top ten items they think will grace the wish list of Prince ...
11 July 2014

Prince George: My 1st year

Loveable Prince George will celebrate his first birthday this month which has got us all excited to find out what gifts he will be receiving and how he will celebrate ...
24 June 2014

New mums in wardrobe rut

As women, we enjoy getting all glammed up for a night out or for afternoon lunch with the girls. Whether you pride yourself in knowing the latest fashions or you ...
24 June 2014

'Tot It Up' takes the guesswork out of toddler meal times

Whether you’re a new parent or experienced, you want to make sure your child is getting the best nutritious diet possible, but it can be hard to understand what it ...
19 June 2014

Faber-Castell's new playing and learning range reviewed

FemaleFirst received some fantastic goods from Faber-Castell's playing and learning range, and so let two siblings aged four and ten test out the products to see what they made of ...
3 December 2013

Modern day mums are more forgetful than ever

It’s obvious that being a parent isn’t easy and juggling all the things running through your head can be a nightmare. Ever find yourself calling your child by the wrong ...
5 September 2013

UK kids average 54 hour timetable

Shattered kids are ‘working’ for 54 hours a week says the UK’s number one range of children’s vitamins. Researchers found parents are over-timetabling their children with extra-curricular activities in addition to ...
3 September 2013

Gran heads up 'team mum' for working parents holiday child care

Gran tops the list and ways to keep kids happy range from the park visits, seaside and the swimming pool topping poll. Modern working mothers rely on ‘team mum’ – a ...
21 July 2013

Wetherspoons praised for its healthy kids meals

A study of popular brands kids eateries has turned up Wetherspoons as one of the best and healthiest above Carluccio's, Harvester, Cafe Roughe, Giraffe, Zizzi and Prezzo. Jamie's Italian is ranked ...
21 July 2013

Chill Factore Review

We couldn’t have picked a more perfect time to visit the Chill Factore than in the current heatwave! As soon as we arrived we were shown to the clothes hire section ...
8 July 2013

Kids become quality testers for Hyundai

Holmer Green school children have been testing out the new Hyundai to make sure it’s fit for the job of a quality family car. See what they got up to ...
17 May 2013

Visit a top UK zoo today

1 – Chester Zoo With more than 11,000 animals and 110 acres in size, Chester Zoo has award-winning enclosures and gardens to discover. Chester Zoo is UK’s top zoo and is ...
14 May 2013

Take your kids to a petting farm

World of Country Life, Exmouth Step in to the pens and here you and your little ones can pet lambs, baby goats and rabbits. And you will be able to admire ...
26 April 2013

Three healthy recipes for babies aged 10-12 months old

Giving your baby healthy food is a priority for many parents and here we have three delicious and nutritious recipes from Organix for you to try. Fruity Cheese Cakes  Fruity Cheese Cakes Occasion: ...
25 April 2013

How the power of music can help your child’s early years’ development

Does your baby enjoy listening to music?  Do you find yourself singing to your child?  Perhaps when you were pregnant you found your baby would react to loud or stimulating ...