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Social Feature: Parental Responsibility
Many unmarried dads think they have an automatic right to a say in their child's life. But parental responsibility isn't so straightforward. more...

Finance Feature: Budgeting For Baby
A newborn goes through clothes faster than Posh Spice. Before you know it that 0-3 month-sized BabyGro is toe-curlingly tight. more...

Financial Feature: Veggies Live Long & Prosper
And if you're a veggie, you can now cash in on your diet and get cheaper life insurance. more...

Etiquette Lessons: The Price Of Manners?
For the price of 2 nights' babysitting you can ensure your children will never let you down in public again. more...

Can You Afford To Go Organic?
If you can wean yourself off giant sacks of chicken breasts, you won't break the bank going for organic mince, bacon and sausages. more...

Eating Out With Kids: Child-Friendly Restaurants
If your nerves, and your friends, can stand it, taking your family with you when you go out for dinner could save you a fortune. more...

Gymboree! Save Pennies While You Lose Pounds
If you are still flirting with the idea of converting your beer belly into a six-pack - hold on! more...

Ski Drop: Cost-Cutting Tips
This may be the year of cut-price travel, but if you're planning a winter holiday it's easy to blow thousands on a week in the snow. more...

What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome was officially recognised by the World Health Organisation in 1991. more...

How The World Appears To People With Asperger's
Understanding the symptoms of Aspergers' makes it easier to get to grips with life from the perspective of a person with the syndrome. more...

Asperger's Sufferers In Society
Schoolchildren with Asperger's are usually oblivious to the need to drink, smoke or wear designer labels to 'fit in' with the group. more...

Unmarried Fathers’ Rights
Perhaps you've lived with your child's mother for a decade. Perhaps you've never shared a house but still want to be involved. more...

6 Of The best: Facts About Underage Drinking
33% of 15 yr-olds drink alcohol in a bar at least once a week and 52% of 15 yr-olds say they either drink at home or at a friend's house. more...

Nutritional Standards for School Lunches
New rules make it compulsory to offer pupils variety and choice, a balanced lunch, and to meet minimum nutritional standards. more...

Breast Versus Bottle-feeding
Dazed and confused by conflicting reports? Is breast best? Are you harming your baby by bottlefeeding? What are the facts? more...

Something Your Newborn Has In Common With Frank Sinatra!
A person with perfect pitch can recognise or sing a tone without needing another for comparison. All babies are born with perfect pitch. more...

6 Of The Best: Counting Rhymes for Toddlers
Between 18-24 mths old toddlers are beginning to understand the concept of numbers and may demand 'two!' or 'more!' more...

6 Of The Best: Sleep Facts & Tips For Parents
Side-effects of sleep deprivation can include irritability, lack of physical co-ordination and increased susceptibility to heart disease. more...

The Secret Life of Teenagers
What do they get up to? Why do they wear such peculiar clothes? Do you have problems relating to your teenager? more...

The Secret Life of Teenagers: Part 2
While American rockers Amen say We Have Come for Your Parents, Emma Bunton (aka Baby Spice) asks What Took You So Long? more...

The Secret Life of Teenagers: Part 3
A teen heart-throb from the most unprepossessing location, and an unforeseen aspect of Britney Spears. more...

6 Of The Best: Facts & Figures About Chocolate
Recent research from Argentina suggests a chocolate-rich diet reduces damage to blood fats caused by free radicals. more...

Soapbox: Internet Adoption
Pity the poor 'internet twins', bounced from home to home, and from country to country and all in their 'best interests'. more...

6 of the best: facts about teeth
85% of people believe they look after their teeth well BUT only 66% of people clean their teeth twice a day. more...

Decode Your Teen's Text Messages!
Did you know that @:-[ is a vampire in a turban? N
ow you do. more...

Taxing Times... Your Children's Savings
Whatever you think about it, you still have to pay your taxes. And that goes for the youngest members of society too. more...

They Lived Happily Ever After? Stepfamily Myths
Stepfamilies have a bad image. Think of Snow White's jealous stepmother or Cinderella's the Ugly Sisters. more...

Soapbox: multiple mums say 'give us a break!'
'Which is the naughty one?' They inquire. 'Did you have IVF?' 'Ooh, I'm glad it's you and not me!' they exclaim. more...

6 of the best: famous twins
Did you know?... Elvis Presley, Liberace, and Andy Garcia are all twins but, sadly, their siblings died at birth. more...

Soapbox: Breastfeeding In The UK
There's just not enough support for breastfeeding mothers in this country, especially for young mothers. more...

Soapbox: ME affects children too
A study of 333,000 pupil records in UK schools showed that 51% of all long-term sickness absence is caused by ME. more...

I felt violated by a group of strangers...
... while trying to give birth to my first child in hospital. When I found out I was expecting my second, I swore things would be different. more...

Features: fun facts and figures about smiling
People are born with the ability to smile. They don’t copy the expression - even babies who are born blind, smile. more...

We're All Going On A Stressful Holiday...
The pressure's on for summer holiday family fun! 75% of parents endure stressful family holidays, according to a survey. more...

6 Of The Best: Family Holiday Tips
If you're one of the lucky 25% of parents who sail through family holidays without a cross word, stop reading this now! more...

Holiday Stories: Believe It Or Not!
How would you cope if you left your 12 yr-old at a service station, or if you had to spend £6,500 on your pre-teen's flying phobia? more...

Fun Holiday Activities For All Ages
If your children are happy on holiday, then Mum and Dad are too... easier said than done! more...

Holidays With Teens: Yes, It Can Be Fun!
Let's face it - most teenagers want to spend as little time as possible with their parents. more...

Holiday Feature: Car Journeys With Kids
Travelling long distances in a car with young children isn’t as awful as you might imagine. more...

Feature: Barbecue Bliss!
What could be better than a warm summer's day than queuing up to get a mouth watering meal from the delights grilling on the barbie? more...

The Sharing Habit – Going, Going, Gone!
The shrinking size of the UK family means that sharing could soon become a thing of the past according to a new report. more...

Pester Power Breeds Savvy Shoppers!
Over 95% of kids have pestered their parents for a product promoted on TV, according to a new survey. more...

Advertorial Feature: Fun Sun Safety For Kids
Kids need to be protected from the sun - children's skin is more delicate and hence more prone to skin damage. more...

Advertorial Feature: Camping With Canvas
We had plenty of time to lie back in the Vendéen sun and contemplate our barbecue that evening, which is how holidays should be. more...

6 Of The Best: Facts About Halloween
From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! more...

6 Of The Best: Halloween Games
Tricks and treats... knock them for six with our Halloween games, and provide a fun alternative to roming the streets. more...

Features: Child Safety At Halloween
Halloween is great fun for children and parents alike but it's even better if you take precautions to ensure your child's safety. more...

Features: Firework Safety Code
Take our tips and help make Bonfire Night go off with a bang that doesn't have a nasty aftershock. more...

Features: Making It Safe For Trick-or-Treaters
Are you expecting Halloween visitors? Beware! Gosties and goulies might not be the only things going bump in the night. more...

Feature: 24 Tips For Christmas With Kids
Our seasonal suggestions should help ensure a stress-free festive season for you and your family. more...

Feature: 24 Tips For Christmas With Kids (part two)
Our seasonal suggestions should help ensure a stress-free festive season for you and your family. more...

Feature: 24 Tips For Christmas With Kids (part three)
Our seasonal suggestions should help ensure a stress-free festive season for you and your family. more...

Feature: 24 Tips For Christmas With Kids (part four)
Our seasonal suggestions should help ensure a stress-free festive season for you and your family. more...

Feature: When Christmas Starts Too Soon
Christmas comes but once a year - so the cliché goes. Only it doesn't, does it? more...

Travel: Love Christmas? Festive Holiday Ideas
If you're one of those who wish it could be Christmas every day this is a great time of year for a holiday. more...

Travel: Bah Humbug! Escape From Christmas
Christmas time, mistletoe and whine. If you're an aficionado of Ebenezer Scrooge, the festive season can be hard to avoid more...

Festive Flashpoints: A Seasonal Survival Guide
Too many demands on your time, too much to eat and drink, and the pressure to have a perfect day can lead to friction. more...

Festive Flashpoints: A Seasonal Survival Guide (part two)
Too many demands on your time, too much to eat and drink, and the pressure to have a perfect day can lead to friction. more...

6 Of The Best: Family Christmas Games
You've unwrapped all the presents, devoured the Christmas dinner, and polished off the chocolates. What are you going to do now? more...

'Daddy, Play With Me!' (page 1 of 3)
An excerpt from Hidden Messages: What Our Words and Actions are Really Telling Our Children by Elizabeth Pantley more...

'Daddy, Play With Me!' (page 2 of 3)
An excerpt from Hidden Messages: What Our Words and Actions are Really Telling Our Children by Elizabeth Pantley more...

'Daddy, Play With Me!' (page 1 of 3)
An excerpt from Hidden Messages: What Our Words and Actions are Really Telling Our Children by Elizabeth Pantley more...

6 Of The Best: Facts About Shrove Tuesday
Originally a religious festival, it's now also an excuse to get out the frying pan and cook up a feast. more...

6 Of The Best: Facts About Mother's Day
Traditionally, 16th century servants were given time off to return home and visit their mother. more...

Baby Bonuses: Could You Cash In?
Thousands of pounds which could help you raise a healthier and happier child lie unclaimed every year. more...

Save That Tax!
Sticking to the January 31st deadline for self-assessment tax forms would stop 800,000 of us being fined £100 each. more...

Sort That Pension!
If you are a mother who doesn't go back to work after her baby was born what do you do about your pension? more...

Mothers' Day: Presents That Won't Fade Away
Looking for something different from the usual chocolates and flowers? Try these ideas for Mothers' Day gifts with lasting value. more...

Schools: Can You Afford To Go Private?
School fees in London are running at about £10,000 a year and £8,000 a year outside London. more...

Are You A Beckham, Branson, Beale Or Brown?
Kids are growing up faster than ever nowadays, and parents are educating their kids about monetary responsibility. more...

Latest Features: Food
Where can you take the kids out to eat? Are school Lunches good for your child? Plus, breast versus bottle, which is best? more...

Latest Features: Financial Features
Spend, spend, spend! Can you afford a baby? Can you afford to go organic? Do veggies live long and prosper? more...

Latest Features: Allergies
Had it with allergies? Over the last few decades, there's been a fourfold increase in cases of children suffering from allergies!more...

Embarrassing Kids: Cringeworthy Comments
Your children should be a source of joy and pride... but everyone's kids come out with the odd comments. more...

Embarrassing Kids: Nursery School Critique
Just 3 yrs-old and already highly-skilled at humiliating parents - they learn so quickly! Read what happened and then vote. more...

Embarrassing Kids: The Fleas That Tease
10 yr-old announces in a loud carrying tone whilst scratching arm 'is there nowhere the fleas will not bite?' into a large silence. more...

Embarrassing Kids: Sticky Situation
This little girl is fascinated by the wonders of nature's bounty, unfortunately. Read what happened and then vote. more...

Embarrassing Kids: Shop Assistance
No chance of Mum forgetting essential shopping items with this child around! Read what happened and then vote. more...

Sport & Physical Activity At School
Just exactly how much and what kind of physical education should your child be receiving at school? more...

Features: Getting Teens Off The Sofa & Into Sport
They could sleep for Britain. When it comes to lounging around on the sofa, many teens are gold medal prospects. more...

Feature: Sport & Exercise As Part Of Pre-school Life
Mozart was playing the piano at five but infant prodigies are found in the sporting world too. more...

When Kids Hate Sport - What To Do
‘I hate sport. It’s so-o-o boring.’ If your child has ever expressed sentiments similar to these, there’s plenty that you can do. more...

Get Your Kids Eating Like Gold Medalists
You can be sure that whatever else Olympians eat, there’s not a lot of room for crisps, cokes and Big Macs. more...