Parenting Advice

13 December 2012

12 Scientific tricks to keep the kids entertained this Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…a science experiment with my Christmas tree. The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair has teamed up with ...
12 December 2012

Parenting advice: 10 Money-saving tips for Christmas

Hannah Hill, Money for Life volunteer and Halifax branch manager’s top 10 tips to save money this Christmas: 1. The average Brit spends more than £17 on Christmas cards and postage ...
11 December 2012

Pregnancy morning sickness: Nine natural remedies

Following the news that The Duchess of Cambridge is suffering from severe morning sickness, here are some of the UK's leading health experts to help shed light on this condition ...
10 December 2012

10 Hints and tips on helping your child improve their reading over the holidays

Dirk Foch, Managing Director of educational software company Renaissance Learning gives his insight into how the holidays can offer the perfect opportunity for parents to help their children improve their ...
9 December 2012

Five tips on increasing your chances of getting pregnant

If you are thinking about joining William and Kate by becoming parents in 2013 or if you have already begun trying to conceive, there a few simple steps you can ...
7 December 2012

Four healthy and nutritious recipes for toddlers

4 Healthy and Nutritious Recipes for Toddlers from Fiona Faulkner and www.growingupmilkinfo.com: Fisherman’s Jackets Serves: Three toddlers Prep Time: Five minutes Cook Time: Varies  INGREDIENTS 3 small-medium baking potatoes 20g unsalted butter 50-100ml Growing Up Milk  (ready-made or made ...
7 December 2012

Should you be buying your child a gadget for Christmas?

As Christmas fast approaches children will be busy adding to their extensive Christmas list of toys, games and gadgets. But when is the right time to give your child their first ...
6 December 2012

12 Top tips for hiring a nanny

Hiring care for your children is an important decision in every parent’s life. Making the right choice in picking the person you want to share the responsibility of your children ...
6 December 2012

Six rules for safe online surfing for children

In today’s digital world, children are exposed to technology at a much younger age than they have ever been in the past and with Christmas just around the corner, there’s ...
5 December 2012

New gadget to keep a smart eye on the children

Always keep an eye on your kids: devolo has launched its new LiveCam product meaning internet based video monitoring has never been so easy. Stream the content of the LiveCam through ...
5 December 2012

Four essential tips for keeping family photos private on Facebook

Many parents are sharing images of their children on Facebook without the proper security settings. If you're often lost with internet security, then fear not, because there are simple ways ...
4 December 2012

20 Tips on winter car travel with the family

Travelling in the car over the Christmas holiday period to visit friends and family can be a little unpredictable. The weather may be rubbish, traffic can be heavier and the ...
4 December 2012

Expert tips on encouraging your children to love maths

November saw the return of Explore Learning's third annual National Young Mathematicians’ Award where schools from all over the country battle it out to be named the top mathematicians in ...
3 December 2012

Simple steps for managing your festive finances

Typically the most financially demanding month of the year and with outstanding personal debt set at £1.451 trillion at the end of December last year, a correlation is expected between ...
23 November 2012

Six top tips for saving this Christmas

Sarah’s 6 top tips for saving this Christmas: 1. Start your Christmas food shopping early, don’t save it all until the last minute, a few things that are already available in ...
20 November 2012

10 Tips for coping with Christmas

“Tis the season to be jolly, la la la la la la la la la…”, or is it? Many of us struggle when we sense Christmas is coming. You might ...
19 November 2012

12 Educational tips for children

Talk 1. Talk to your baby. From birth, your child is ready to communicate and build relationships. Have fun with rhymes, songs and stories. Talk to them about what you are ...
18 November 2012

Christmas money-saving trend: Group gifting for families

Every year we see a flurry of tips for ways families can cut back on spending and still have a great Christmas. Group Gifting is the latest trend taking the ...
16 November 2012

Five finance tips for parents setting up a business

A recent study revealed that mums who quit their chosen profession to have a baby face a pay cut of up to £20,000 a year when they return to work. The ...
15 November 2012

19 Tips and troubleshooting for reading aloud with children

Jim Trelease's Tips on Reading Aloud with Children: 1. Begin reading to children as soon as possible. The younger you start them, the easier and better it is. 2. With infants through toddlers, it ...
15 November 2012

Seven tips for keeping the family safe on the roads this winter

Make sure you’re being a responsible driver this winter with these simple tips from experts at Michelin on getting your car ready for winter: 1. Prevent the big freeze Ensure the anti-freeze in your ...
14 November 2012

Christmas delivery job can earn parents extra money this festive season

Yodel is on the hunt for over 1,000 self-employed couriers across the UK, to carry out deliveries in their local neighbourhood in the run up to Christmas, with the possibility ...
14 November 2012

Eight tips on getting back into shape after pregnancy

With a new baby around, it can be tricky to know where to start with getting back into shape post-pregnancy. After all, most new mums are far too sleep-deprived to ...
13 November 2012

Why UK families with young children should make a will

On average 17,000 people die unexpectedly every year in the UK. For many unlucky families where a Will hasn’t been made that can mean years of fighting with the authorities ...