Parenting Life & Style

8 March 2013

Poor old dad! Study shows we spend double on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just round the corner but it would also be a good time to spare a thought for dads as new research shows we spend double on our ...
7 March 2013

World Book Day: Parents vote Winnie the Pooh as their favourite fictional children’s book character

Winnie the Pooh has been named the favourite fictional children’s book character of all time, a study of 2,000 parents by Sainsbury’s has revealed.  The loveable lazy bear topped the poll ...
6 March 2013

Top 10 chores parents want their children to complete for pocket money

Mums and dads have always had the power over children when it comes to pocket money, and many might even resort to tactful bribing, like paying their kids to do ...
5 March 2013

Mother’s Day: Eight top tips for choosing the perfect gift

If there’s one person we often forget to thank, it’s mum, but what would we actually do without her? Be it for that delicious weekly roast dinner or the small ...
3 March 2013

Four top tips for filming a family day out

There’s nothing better than a spring jaunt in the great outdoors to bring the whole family together. Whether it’s that special Mother’s Day outing or an exciting Easter trip to remember, ...
15 February 2013

Nine family-friendly Hilton Resorts worldwide

There are a ton of Hilton resorts that are perfect for family holidays. Here we choose nine of our favourites all over the world. Which is your favourite and where ...
13 February 2013

Family-Friendly Half Term Fillers for Home and Away

Whether you’re staying at home or enjoying winter sun, GoSeeDo.com has pulled together just a smattering of what’s on offer this February. EGYPT Camel Ride & Bedouin Dinner Discover more to Egypt than ...
12 February 2013

PODCAST: How Well do you Know Your Family?

Many of our family stories, traditions and secrets could be lost forever, according to the results of a new study, which shows that the majority of us have never spoken ...
11 February 2013

Cravings are not just for pregnancy as new mums reveal post-birth hankerings

Cravings are no longer just a symptom of pregnancy, but also experienced by new mums after giving birth, according to research from Cussons Mum & Me. A study of 1,000 women ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
28 January 2013

New Research Reveals Change in Family Priorities to Celebrate 200 Years of Pride and Prejudice

Marrying for financial security has become a thing of the past for British families, according to new research conducted to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s iconic novel Pride ...
25 January 2013

Nutriprompt: New iPhone app to help mums-to-be eat healthily

A new iPhone app, called Nutriprompt, has been created to help women eat healthily while they are trying for a baby. Nutriprompt was created by Manchester Metropolitan University lecturer Dr Emma ...
22 January 2013

New research shows UK mums are least educated in Europe on toddler health and nutrition

When it comes to toddler health and nutrition know-how, UK mums place bottom in comparison to their European counterparts, according to the ‘European Toddler Nutrition Index'. The research highlights how UK ...
21 January 2013

11 Tips for preparing the perfect children’s party

Some parents relish the idea of throwing their youngster a party and others can't wait to close the door as the last child scurries out. Here, Tinies childcare expert, Kristen ...
17 January 2013

Does your child have too many toys?

Nowadays, our kids usually have lots of toys. Not all of us had that luxury in our childhood. We used to play with things that wouldn't be considered as toys ...
15 January 2013

Children in England lack freedom and independence compared to 40 years ago

Over the last four decades, primary school children in England have lost much of their freedom to get about in their local neighbourhood without adult supervision, says new research led ...
1 January 2013

24 Must-do activities for toddlers before spring

It may be cold outside but there’s no need for toddlers to hibernate this winter with Growingupmilkinfo’s fun guide of things to do with your little one. The team from ...
24 December 2012

Seven tips to survive the family get-together this Christmas

  On the off chance that visiting your family, or having them around at your house, isn’t as stress free as you’d like, Lekiosk has put together some handy tips to ...
23 December 2012

British fathers will unleash their inner entertainer this Christmas

British men are gearing up to shatter tired Christmas routines this year by banishing that old grouchy Grinch and unleashing their inner entertainer. Taking centre stage, half of men are preparing ...
22 December 2012

Gifts under the Christmas tree are smaller than ever as families opt for mini gadgets

Honey they shrunk the presents – that’s what many mums and dads will be thinking this year as new research reveals gifts under the family tree will be smaller than ...
21 December 2012

Brits are worried about impressing with Christmas hosting skills

Research from home furnishing store Dunelm Mill shows there’s nothing like peer pressure as Brits rank their friends above their own in-laws and parents as the people they are under the greatest ...