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Do you hate Social Networking sites?
How do you feel about social networking sites? They have become such a huge part of our social lives with so many people of all ages and groups using some form of social media to communicate with friends and family. But some recent research carried out by Crimes against Children Research Centre, has that 22…
Posted in Community, Infographic Tagged community, infographic, Parents, social networking Leave a comment
Parents’ Stories and experiences needed
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER PARENTS, ON RAISING YOUNG CHILDREN. ITN PRODUCTIONS and THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ARE LOOKING FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 9 MONTHS AND 2 ½ YEARS IN THE GREATER LONDON AREA We are looking for families with a child or children aged…
Parents encouraged to share money top tips
Parents will be able to download an exclusive educational pack from moneysupermarket.com, containing money top tips from in-the-know mummy and daddy bloggers as well as advice from financial experts such as Tracey Bleakley from the Personal Finance Education Group (PFEG) and parenting coach Sue Atkins. Britain’s number one comparison site MoneySupermarket is seeking advice from…
Posted in Money matters, News Tagged bloggers, Christmas, Money, money top tips, News - Family, Parents, savings Leave a comment
Parents relieved when school holidays are over!
Despite the break from school runs and homework duties, a survey has revealed that 60% of parents are ‘secretly relieved’ when the summer holidays are over and their children go back to school, with almost 80% claiming that they feel under pressure to keep their children ‘constantly entertained’ over the summer break. A total of…
Posted in News, Summer Holidays Tagged Children, Family, News, Parents, school holidays, summer holidays Leave a comment
New parents using socket covers incorrectly
Many parents are incorrectly relying on socket covers used on regular sockets thinking they are generally safe but socket covers will not prevent electric shock if the installation is not safe. One parent shares her story Kristine, 30, from London, was lucky to survive her electrical accident when she was doing DIY to prepare her…
Posted in News, Safety and homeproofing Tagged Child safety, electric safety, electric shock, electric sockets, Electrical wiring, electricity, Parents, safety Leave a comment
Childcare: the options
Everyone knows about the different types of childcare available but choosing the right one for your family and your circumstances can be difficult. We asked those in the jobs to tell you the ins and outs of employing their services. Au pairs Why are au pairs a good option? Employing an au pair takes the…
Posted in Childcare Tagged Au pair, Baby, Babysitting, Childcare, childminders, Day care, Family, Nanny, Nursery, Ofsted, Parents, Toddler Leave a comment
Eager parents reading with the kids over 42 minutes a day
How long do you read with your child? New research indicates that parents are spending 42 minutes a day reading. As the Government unveils new plans to boost literacy standards, it’s a gold star for parents with a study into family reading habits revealing over half of UK parents are now reading with their child…
Posted in Child Development, News Tagged Book, child, News, Parents, Reading, World Book Day Leave a comment
Tommy’s Let’s get baby friendly Awards – 2012
Mums and dads: Time to thank the people and places who make your life easier… (…though there’s nothing to be done about your 3am wake-up calls…) 9th January 2012: Screaming in the cereal-aisle, bored toddlers running riot in a restaurant, leaky nappies… being a new mum or dad is hard work, and that’s before you even…
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New online training campaign to help improve parents’ first aid skills
- Advertorial – One in four parents to face a first aid emergency 81% of parents in theUK don’t have the knowledge required to administer basic first aid to a baby or a child although one in four will have to deal with an emergency first aid situation. New research* by Tesco Baby & Toddler…
Posted in Advertorial, First Aid, News Tagged Baby, British Red Cross, Emergency, first aid, Parents, Toilet training 1 Comment
Win a CEWE PHOTOBOOK worth £50 and cherish your best baby moments!
The first few months of your little ones life are very precious, now you can treasure those memories in a photo book keepsake you can treasure forever. CEWE PHOTOBOOK is offering four people the chance to win a photo book worth £50. They are a perfect way to get your digital photo’s printed in to…
