Parenting

28 January 2016

Me, My Selfie And I

Being a teenager is, and has always been, a testing but developmentally exciting time. A moment where an overwhelming desire to develop and assert an individual identity is accompanied with ...
23 January 2016

The right nutrition for your baby during the first 1000 days

- Thanks to a wealth of information available, mums say they feel confident as to the types of nutrients babies need to receive to aid healthy growth and development. In ...
22 January 2016

Top baby items for first-time parents

-  Holding the hand of a family member or close friend as they steer their way through pregnancy can be a really rewarding experience. From early scans through to the ...
15 January 2016

Peace of mind in pregnancy with the IONA Test

-  The National Screening Committee is expected to recommend that the NHS offers non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to all high risk pregnant women* this week. Manchester-based Premaitha Health, that manufactures ...
15 January 2016

Finding the perfect school

-  Ed Rushton and Dominic Blackburn, who have just launched the school-checking service FindASchool, in collaboration with 192.com, are reminding parents to submit their primary school applications before the deadline ...
12 January 2016

Exclusive tips from O2 and the NSPCC to help keep YOUR children safe online

Research from O2 and the NSPCC recently showed that eight in ten parents planned to buy their kids a connected device over Christmas, and that of those over a third ...
19 December 2015

UK Parents Unaware Of Shared Parental Leave Rights

Research from online children's clothing retailer Vertbaudet has revealed that UK parents of children under 16 are very much in the dark when it comes to their rights to maternity, ...
17 December 2015

Children Unable To Sleep Without Their Teddy Bear

According to research carried out by online bed retailer Time4Sleep, a third of children are unable to sleep after losing their teddy bear, with 30% also left crying for hours ...
16 December 2015

Dr. Ellie Cannon exclusive guest blog: Tips to make your Christmas #BetterForBaby

Inspired by all of the things we do to ensure our little ones' lives are full of happiness, Pampers are offering 5 grants to help UK consumers make life #BetterForBaby ...
12 December 2015

New Film Reveals Reasons Behind Fussy Eaters

In a first-of-its-kind experiment, Abbott invited some self-confessed fussy eaters to lunch to get their take on the issue. Fussy eating is a common phase for many young children; while we ...
7 December 2015

Exclusive interview with Laura Hamilton on pregnancy, diet and fitness (part 3)

Six months ago we spoke to TV presenter Laura Hamilton as she embarked on a health and fitness regime following the arrival of her daughter Tahlia. We caught up with ...
4 December 2015

Three Million Working Days Are Lost Each Year To Care For Sick Children

The research also revealed that 34% of the parents asked had taken three or more days off to look after an ill child in the past year and 67% of ...
26 November 2015

Walking Miles Better For Mums

-  It's a well-known fact that walking is good for your health, with benefits ranging from reducing your risk of heart disease to inducing deep and restful slumber. But could ...
21 November 2015

Eye experts warn parents about too much screen time

-  As British shoppers look forward to the tech bundles and deals of Black Friday, new research released today supports leading eye surgeons' advice to parents to avoid eye damage ...
21 November 2015

Is It More Than A Cold?

The results of the new survey, conducted on behalf of AbbVie Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company, are released with the launch of the More Than a Cold bronchiolitis awareness campaign this ...
20 November 2015

Bullying is decreasing in schools

-  The landmark study involving more than 10,000 secondary school pupils shows that 30,000 fewer children in England now face the fear of bullying compared to 2005. Robbery between pupils ...
16 November 2015

The Skills Show helps parents help young people find the right career

19 October 2015: Choosing a career is one of life's most important and difficult decisions - and can be even more complicated when you are unaware of all the options ...
13 November 2015

Parents Are Turning A Blind Eye To Screen-Obsessed Kids

New statistics released by Vodafone have found that one in four British parents are concerned that their young families are using digital products too much, with 15% of worried parents ...
12 November 2015

Falling Pregnant Through The Ages

For years we have been exposed to a plethora of weird and wonderful tips to help us fall pregnant, based on the female fertility clock. However, on many occasions these ...
11 November 2015

Six ways to protect your newborn

- The first few months of your newborns life are some of the most intense yet exciting moments for a parent. It's also a time of hard work and little ...
6 November 2015

Dear Santa, I Want A Dragon Egg, An iPhone 7 And Taylor Swift…

Despite Christmas being weeks away, the festive season is well and truly underway as UK parents reveal that 51% of children have started their Christmas lists. A live walrus, the ...
5 November 2015

Dr. Sarah Jarvis exclusive guest blog - Tips on taking care of your sensitive bladder

-  A new study, conducted by Always Discreet - revolutionary products for bladder leak protection - has revealed the real impact of Adult Incontinence (AI) on the daily lives of ...
3 November 2015

HUGGIES Wipes Midwife, Natalie Lee guest blog - top tips for first time mums

-  After you've given birth you have the realisation that you have a baby to look after. Even though I was a Midwife I found this part a much more ...

31 October 2015

Encourage Kids To Love Fruit

As every parent knows, toddlers can be fussy about trying new foods. Evolution has actually pre-programmed them this way, it's a survival mechanism to stop little ones eating something that ...