Family Life

Understanding variations in the onset of walking in children

The milestone of a child's first steps is a momentous occasion for parents and caregivers alike. However, it's common for children to grow out of the pushchair or double pram at different ages, sometimes causing concern among parents. Understanding the factors influencing the onset of walking...

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5 Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s First Christmas

The first year of a baby’s life is jampacked with exciting milestones and touching moments such as a first laugh, crawling, gurgled words and maybe even walking or their first family holiday. Of course, it’s true that babies are not going to understand the concept of Santa, the reason for all the festivity or any of the religious significance, but that should not stop parents from making their...

9 Safety-conscious guidelines when buying toys for little ones

Toys play a fundamental role and are the treasures of childhood. But they can be hazardous for little ones too. To keep a child safe, it’s essential to follow specific guidelines when you are selecting the right toys.

Age-Appropriate

Most toys are market with a recommended age, which must be followed. It’s vital to remain realistic about your child’s maturity level and...

£13,000 a year for time to chill

Exhausted working parents spend almost £13,000 a year in a bid to free up time to relax, new research has revealed.

Desperate Brits have spent an average of £249 forking out for cleaners, ironing services, food deliveries and taxis in a bid just to free up time. If they did this every week it would equate to almost £13,000 a year, new research from Churchill has revealed.

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Dealing with Divorce: A Guide

Nobody expects or wants to get divorced when they marry their partner. However, statistics show that around 42 percent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, so it’s important to know what action to take if you and your partner decide to end your marriage.

To help your separation run as smoothly and stress-free as possible, here is a useful guide on how to deal with divorce.

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Children as young as eight giving out their personal details to people they meet online

Almost a third (29%) of children aged eight to 13 have given out personal details to people they’ve met online, according to new research.

The survey of 2,000 children, commissioned by O2, also revealed their social media profiles contained potentially sensitive information, with almost a quarter displaying their email address and 8% showing their phone number. Some even revealed...

Find out if you have grounds for a divorce in the UK

Dealing with a marriage breakdown is not only upsetting for everyone affected, but it can also be daunting in terms of what to do next; especially when children are involved. As a result of this, some people find themselves postponing the divorce process, which, unfortunately, just prolongs any unhappiness. It’s completely understandable, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Working on your relationship: Three things to do

For many, a loving relationship can be the most fulfilling component of their lives. But this means that relationship problems can negatively affect you in ways that impact everything from your ability to work throughout the day or relax and unwind in the evening. However, problems do not signify that your relationship is doomed to fail. Here are three things you can do to give your...

How to Encourage Your Kids to be Sensible with Money

Throughout your children’s lifetimes, money management is going to be a skill they use daily. Whether it’s how they spend their first batch of pocket money or which is the best mortgage type for them, there will always be financial decisions to be made. Making financial decisions, particularly when inexperienced in doing so, can be a daunting prospect. Below are a few tips on how to get them...

NSPCC reveals increasing fears over children in the SW being left home alone

NSPCC has urged parents to think carefully before leaving their children unsupervised during the school holidays, after seeing a 21 per cent rise in contacts about the issue last summer.

As schools in England and Wales break-up for summer the child protection charity has revealed specialist practitioners on its helpline received 5,737 calls and emails in 2018/19 from adults concerned...

Pet owners face flea epidemic as hot and humid weather hits

As sweltering temperatures are expected to soar above 30°C (86F) this week, thousands of Devon homes can expect to be on alert as the hot and humid weather provides fleas with the ideal conditions needed to multiply.

Pets at Home is urging pet owners to regularly check their pets and homes for fleas, as the hot and humid weather conditions creates the perfect breeding ground for the...

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