Five foods you shouldn’t be feeding your children With new studies being released every day, it can be confusing knowing what you should or shouldn’t be feeding your children. We have rounded up five of the worst offenders to steer clear of. Do these studies and research help us or are they too intrusive and […]
Read moreThree unique hobbies for your children to try
Three unique hobbies for your children to try It is becoming increasingly common for people to pursue their passions as a career. I enjoy saving money so when I was made redundant I made Ashleigh Money Saver as a hobby to keep me busy, it turned out to be a huge success so I took […]
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Eating out can be expensive, unless there are ‘kids eat free’ offers on That can bring the cost right down Brewers Fayre My absolute favourite has to be Brewers Fayre breakfast where each paying adult gets 2 free kids to eat free. For £8.75 you get a full breakfast including your usual buffet full English as […]
Read moreThe problem with chicken pox parties
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 moreA Fireman Sam Episode Has Been Pulled For Religious Issues
A Fireman Sam Episode Has Been Pulled For Religious Issues A Fireman Sam episode has been pulled from Channel 5’s streaming site, as it shows a character standing and slipping on a page of the Qur’an. The episode shows one of the characters carrying a tray of drinks, then the slip on some papers. Whilst the […]
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 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 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 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 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 – […]
Read moreHow to cope with fussy eaters
How to cope with fussy eaters Whether this is ongoing or they are going through a faze, this should help make it a little easier. Whether children refuse specific types of foods or certain meals, fussy eating is a common occurrence amongst youngsters. For parents, mealtimes can turn into stressful affairs, and over time they […]
Read moreHow to get your children to sleep better
How to get your children to sleep better Getting children to go to bed and sleep through the night is one of the most common issues in parenting. Yet by following a few techniques and essential all round parenting advice, a good night’s sleep for your child needn’t be difficult to achieve. Here are some […]
Read moreHow to encourage your toddler to talk
How to encourage your toddler to talk My daughter could talk for England, she even talks in her sleep! She started talking pretty fast, whereas my son took a little longer to start talking. Every child develops at a different rate, and it’s easy to worry about when your toddler should be talking. If you’re […]
Read moreIs Harry Potter Go on the way?
Is Harry Potter Go on the way? Harry Potter fans you may be in luck! Harry Potter fans are calling for their own version of the popular Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go allows you to use the GPS on your phone or tablet and you collect Pokemon characters. While not everyone is a fan, it does […]
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