Parenting News

17 July 2013

Mums miss lie-ins the most after having a baby

Becoming a mother is one of the most amazing experiences in the world, but it does have its downsides, as new research reveals. Missing out on lie-ins, having quality time with ...
16 July 2013

Parenting News: Majority of Children Under 10 Don’t Have Phone Monitored

Having a mobile phone is seen as essential for most children these days. It lets them keep in touch with their parents easily and is equally good for parents to ...
15 July 2013

Parenting News: Families Spend Just 30 Minutes Together During the Week

Families are spending less and less time together and when they do, it’s usually sitting in front of the TV rather than spending time bonding. In fact, families spend less than ...
12 July 2013

Parenting News: Children Replace Traditional Play with TV and Computer Games

Go back 10 years and the streets would be full of children riding bikes, paying tag and making the most of the outdoors. Now, the streets are bare as the majority ...
10 July 2013

Parenting News: Majority of Working Mums Feel Guilty About Going Back to Work

If you’re a new mum then you might be considering going back to work to keep the household income steady. This is now a reality for many mums yet 60 per ...
9 July 2013

Parenting News: British Parents will Fork Out £400 for Their Child’s Prom

Every parent knows that having children is expensive but British parents may be shocked to find that they will spend nearly £400 on their child’s prom. British parents will spend, on ...
8 July 2013

Parenting News: New Parents are Leaving Babies Nameless Until Royal Birth

The entire world is desperate to find out what William and Kate will name their baby once it has been born, but none more desperate than the new parents who ...
7 July 2013

Parenting News: New Mums Prefer Housework Help Over Gifts

Having a child is incredibly stressful and adds plenty of new chores to an already long list so it’s almost no surprise that what mums would like most is a ...
5 July 2013

Parenting News: Over Two Thirds of Parents Struggle with Technology

Being a parent means always keeping on your toes, but when it comes to technology, parents have admitted that they struggle to keep up. Seven in ten parents have said that ...
3 July 2013

Parenting News: British Mums Want Emotional Rather Than Material Support

Having a baby is one of the most precious yet expensive experiences in life yet mothers are saying, despite all the unexpected costs, emotional support is what they really need. Seven ...
3 July 2013

Parenting News: UK Parents Worry That Chivalry is Dead

Hundreds of years ago chivalry was the norm and you could see it performed in everyday acts, but now parents are worried that chivalry is on the way out. Incredibly, 91 ...
2 July 2013

Parenting News: Mums Have 26 Tasks on Their To-Do List Each Morning

When it comes to being a mum, having a good memory is key as new research shows mums will have 26 tasks on their to-do lists each morning. Everything from packing ...
1 July 2013

Parents aren’t taking enough time out from their kids

Every parent loves their child but there are times when you need to have some much needed me time. Unfortunately, 40 per cent of British parents are neglecting themselves and admitting ...
29 June 2013

Parenting News: Women Want Summer Babies

It’s thought that most women prefer to have their child in winter so that they aren’t uncomfortable from the heat in the later stages of pregnancy but now that is ...
28 June 2013

Parenting News: Grandparents Undertake 254 Jobs a Year to Help Mums and Dads

Grandparents are a massive help to parents, and mums and dads across the UK have admitted that their parents are instrumental in helping them bring up their children. UK parents have ...
26 June 2013

Kids growing up healthy and happy is top of wish list

Being a parent can range from being stressful to amazing but new research from Pampers and NCT shows that what parents want most for their children is for them grow ...
21 June 2013

Is Your Lifestyle Stopping You From Conceiving

Is your body the hostile environment that's stopping you getting pregnant With more and more couples struggling with fertility and increase in the use of IVF and other medical treatments ...
21 June 2013

Parenting News: Dads are Using Technology to Bond with Their Kids

Trying to get kids off their smartphones and tablets is verging on a nightmare so if you can’t beat them, join them! Dads all over the UK are getting to grips ...
20 June 2013

Parenting News: Parents Spend Over £1,300 Filling Their Child’s Wardrobe

It’s well known that having a child is costly, but some parents will be surprised to find that the average child’s wardrobe has a value of over £1,300. Obviously, every parent ...
19 June 2013

Parenting News: New Mums Shun Celebrity Names in Favour of Traditional Ones

New mum Kim Kardashian is rumoured to be struggling to choose a baby name but is thought to be sticking to the Kardashian tradition of beginning the name with K. She, ...
19 June 2013

Parenting News: Parents Vote Miley Cyrus as Worst Celebrity Role Model

Many people will remember when Miley Cyrus was the sweet little girl on the Hannah Montana show but now, she has been voted as the worst celebrity role model. A total ...
18 June 2013

Parenting News: Most Dads Admit to Using Google to Help Kids with Homework

What do you do when you can’t answer that maths question on your homework? Or when you can’t change your light bulb? You call dad. In fact, 67 per cent of ...
18 June 2013

PODCAST: How Children’s Toys Have Changed

When you think back to your childhood, how are the toys different from the ones you buy your kids today? Dr Miriam Stoppard lets us know what’s changed and how ...
14 June 2013

Parenting news: Dad’s want to try more new things with the family

British dads are stuck in a rut with little to no excitement in their lives. Luckily, 85 per cent want to change that and try new experiences with their family. Incredibly, ...