The problem with chicken pox parties There’s a new sort of party doing the rounds, and it won’t be one where you come away with a goody bag and a slice of cake. In fact, you may come away with something a little more undesirable – but for some parents, that’s what makes them the […]
Read morePutting up with the pain of pester power
Putting up with the pain of pester power You’ve either seen it, commented on it, or been part of it. It’s pester power – the small child who wants something right now, and won’t take no for an answer. It usually ends in meltdown for either child or parent, and it’s commonly seen in shops […]
Read moreThe sneaky virus that is slapped cheek syndrome
The sneaky virus that is slapped cheek syndrome If you’ve got a school aged child, something you may have heard of is “Slapped Cheek Syndrome”. Don’t worry, there’s no violence involved – just a virus. Slapped Cheek gets its name from the most obvious symptom of infection – a bright red rash which appears on […]
Read moreBathing baby for beginners
Bathing baby for beginners Being a new Mam can be scary, I remember when I was bathing my son for the first time. I got my Mam to help me because I was so scared I would drop him or get water in his eyes. By the time I had my daughter it was second […]
Read moreTips to help you save at least £100 a month
Tips to help you save at least £100 a month Money saving is so easy but it does take a little bit of work Once you are determined to save some money, the 5-10 minutes it’ll take you to look through your finances will be so rewarding. Following these tips could help you save at […]
Read moreHow To Avoid Over Priced Groceries At The Supermarket
Want to know how to avoid over priced groceries at the supermarket? Supermarkets are sneaky and will do anything for you to spend an extra pound. Supermarkets always want to squeeze as much money as possible from you but I will show you some of their tricks so you know what to look out for […]
Read moreTop 20 names of men who are most likely to become dads in 2017
Top 20 names of men who are most likely to become dads in 2017 Do you know anyone by these names on the list? You often see many polls and surveys about Mams but not many about Dads, but today is your lucky day men! If your name is on the list below then you […]
Read morePopular baby name predictor 2016
Popular baby name predictor 2016 Expecting a baby in 2016? These baby names are set to be hot this year… Bounty have been hard at work analysing the latest baby name stats to bring you our 2016 baby name predictions. There are some traditional names as well as some modern names on the list. Boys […]
Read moreImaginary friends: should parents be concerned?
Imaginary friends: should parents be concerned? It can be quite a shock to parents when a new member of the family suddenly arrives; one who seems to deserve extra food treats, who takes the blame for all that’s wrong or who has to join in with every family outing. It marks the arrival of the […]
Read morePost office strike on the horizon?
Post office strike on the horizon? Could there be a strike soon following a mass shake up within the Post Office? Around 80 post offices are set to be either privatised or closed in a huge shake up to the system. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced the plans today as it released a dossier […]
Read more5 top tips to help your child make friends
5 top tips to help your child make friends It’s every parent’s fear – their child is lonely and nobody wants to play with them. They seem to have no friends. While you can’t make friends for your children, you can support them in the process of friendship building. Here is some all-round parenting advice […]
Read morePensioner puts boy in headlock on train
Pensioner puts boy in headlock on train The video has been widely circulated on social media The incident happened on a train to Manchester when two young boys 8 – 11 got on the train at Blackburn unaccompanied. The children were sitting with their feet on the seats and the pensioner went and asked the […]
Read moreWhen will your BHS store close?
When will your BHS store close? BHS are preparing to close their doors forever. This is not good news for all 164 stores across the country and the thousands of staff who will now be made redundant. The final day of BHS trading will be 20th August 2016. However, many stores will have closed their […]
Read moreHow to ensure your children are safe on their phone or tablet
How to ensure your children are safe on their phone or tablet The age at which children have access to a smartphone or tablet is dropping fast as they become a normal part of family life. Even games consoles – devices that parents think are safe such as the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita – […]
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