Raisingkids.co.uk is one of the UK's most high profile parenting sites. We are regularly referenced in the national press and on primetime television. Site founder Dr Pat Spungin and Editor Catherine Hanly are both experienced media commentators on parenting and family issues.

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Offers support, information, friendship and advice to anyone raising kids. There's an ask the experts section where you can get professional advice and opinion. Plus discussion forums to forge new friendships and feel less out on a limb.
Independent 11/06/07

Madeleine McCann
"Although they are young they would still miss a member of their close family — a sister is a very big part of their world," Pat Spungin, a child psychologist and founder of the raisingkids.co.uk advice site, said. "They would typically say things like, ‘I want Maddie now’, instead of using terms like 'miss'. They may also become fretful or anxious. There are no rules for a situation as ghastly as this, so I would say that anything that makes everyone feel better is fine."
The Times 30/05/07

Hundreds of terrified kids think they'll be abducted like Madeleine McCann, according to a child psychologist. Dr Pat Spungin, of parenting website Raising Kids, believes massive coverage of four-year-old Maddie's disappearance in Portugal has left other youngsters traumatised.
The Sun 22/05/07

Despite the trend for families reuniting over meals many spend less time ther as they rush to work or schoool...Family expert Pat Spungin of Raisingkids.co.uk said; "Parents are very conscious that what children learn at home will influence their life chances...one of the best places to demonstrate this is at the table, sharing a meal with the family, eating good food and talking to each other."
The Daily Express 17/05/07

Beware The Naughty Step!
Raisingkids.co.uk said parents were embracing the more disciplinarian techniques espoused by programmes such as Supernanny, according to its poll of 3,388 mothers and fathers.
Daily Telegraph 17/10/06

Modern Life Leads To Depression in Among Children
Raisingkids.co.uk's founder Dr Pat Spungin was one of 100 signatories to a much-publicised letter to The Telegraph 12/09/06

Reviews of our site

One serious problem facing new parents is that their complicated little bundle doesn’t come with any instructions. RaisingKids steps into the breach with easy-to-find information categorised by age group. Guides on feeding and making up bottles are an invaluable supplement to the directions on the packet. It’s difficult to find time for internet surfing with a newborn, but worth the effort, if only for reassurance — wondering whether your baby is normal is natural, and RaisingKids is as soothing as sucking a dummy, with well-written features and incisive sections on pressing parental concerns such as education and finances. The site’s forums are also surprisingly informative, with intelligent discussions regarding the changing family unit. Whether you are looking for weaning recipes or fun days out, RaisingKids has most bases covered.
Sunday Times

The homepage is very news-based and focused on interactivity. For blogs and forums this is a great place to be. There is a wonderful breadth of advice available.'
Easy Living Magazine - Indispensible websites for parenting

This is not just a baby website, although it covers everything from babies to teens and beyond, but a place where you can 'ask the experts', talk to other parents, read the latest news and features for parents and find out about developments in education.
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All parents come up against issues that they feel they could handle better: from being firmer about bedtimes to resolving conflicts; to building the self-confidence of children and stopping them picking their noses. Raising Kids is packed with achievable, unpatronising advice for dealing with these everyday flashpoints. The emphasis here is on listening, setting limits, and sticking to them, and dealing with issues in practical ways. The advice is delivered in a straighforward way that the UK reader will find particularly refreshing if they've been consulting American sites that cover similar ground. Every thoughful parent should find this site supportive and enlightening.
Good Web Guide - Five Stars

'I enjoyed looking over your web site -- it's very informative without being too overwhelming and very tastefully done.'
Celebrity Nanny Elaine Addison (aka Miss Poppy)

"A brilliant free resource." Dooyoo.co.uk

A brilliant free resource. You get access to qualified, professional opinion, a chance to talk to like-minded parents and can even win the odd competition if you are lucky. The breadth of topics covered is second to none so if your little one has head-lice, you suffer from a severe case of sibling rivalry or you are starting to experience all of the problems associated with teenagers then you should find something on the site that will help. I can only give the site my heartiest recommendation.
www.dooyoo.co.uk

A useful reference tool for parents of all ages.
Webuser magazine

Satisfied customers

Thank you very much for all your help. It's so nice to actually get a reply from someone. We've emailed and asked several people but you've been the most helpful.
Trevor

As a professional I  teach pre-school children with additional needs; as a parent I have a child with a recent diagnosis of Aspergers...which I have suspected for 18 months or more. What a relief to find such an informative website...thanks again and keep up the good work. I will be passing the web address on to the families I work with.
Anne-Marie

As a Mum, former Teacher and now as a Parent and Kids Coach I would just like to say what a BRILLIANT campaign Back To The Table is. I will do everything I can to spread the word amongst my former school colleagues so they can get involved through PSHE and assemblies and my clients through my workshops and courses. Well done for a wonderful way to make a difference.
Sue Atkins

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If you'd like a quote or interview from either Pat or Catherine for a news story or television piece, you can contact us by calling 0207 444 4852.

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