Interviews, Reviews and Opinion
Use it, don't throw it!
Save money and the planet at the same time - try our recipe ideas for using up all the fruit and veg in your house.
Your family year
From 1 January to 31 December, our family year calendar covers all the key events, festivals and holidays for your family.
Talking about death
The untimely death of children's presenter Mark Speight raises questions from children. Dr Pat looks at how to answer them.
St George's Day recipes
Patriotic grub from writer Jane Grigson's book English Good makes the perfect choice for a family supper to celebrate St George's Day.
6 facts about St George's Day
Family food writer Annabel Karmel gives us a new take on an old family favourite.
Spag Bol Revisited
Family food writer Annabel Karmel gives us a new take on an old family favourite.
Willy, Vagina, Winky?
Our members share their approach to the sensitive subject of teaching children what to call their genitalia.
Room at the inn
Our pick of the best UK holidays for larger than average sized families.
Back to Butlins
Raisingkids' moderator Pollylolly and her family head for Butlins to review their family facilities.
Birthday Party Food
Looking to hit the right balance between sweet treats and healthy food for your kid's birthday party? Try our recipes ideas.
You and the school jungle
Find out what kind of parent you are in order to find your way through the school jungle.
In The Club
Meet our newest writer - The Expectant Blogger - who'll be keeping us up to speed on her first pregnancy.
Doctor, Doctor...
Raisingkids' medical expert, Dr Philippa Kaye answers your family health questions here.
Budget Family Breaks
Want a weekend away with the kids that won't break the bank? Click here for our suggestions.
Leftover Recipes
Great ideas for making the most of the food you cook
courtesy of the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign
You know you're a parent when...
Is the first sleepless night, or the time you find a lego brick in your handbag? Our readers have their own ideas
Family-friendly restaurants
Our updated pick of some of the best places to eat out with your family around the UK
10 ways to boost your child's brain power
The presenter of Channel 5's new programme Make Your Child Brilliant, shows RK readers how to fulfil their child's potential
Online Midwife
New expert answers on issues as diverse as breastfeeding, natural labour and results from the 20 week scan
'Healthy food is only any good if it's eaten!'
Dr Carrie Ruxon, nutritionist for Honey I'm Killing The Kids, offers some great tips for healthy lunchboxes that taste great
'I think mums are walking goddesses'
Myleene Klass talks to us about becoming a mother and her own childhood influences
How to raise...a millionaire
Britain's best (and richest) entrepreneurs share their childhood experiences to help you raise your own mini mogul
Going organic - quick and easy recipes
Easy recipes to help you and your family go organic without busting the family budget
How to raise...a footballer
Britain's best footballers reveal how their parents helped them become what they are today
Money Saving Tips
Whether you're buying clothes, food or even electricity, raisingkids members share tips on how to save, save, save.
Chewing the fat with Dr Tanya
TV's favourite parenting guru tells us why she's giving up parenting programmes in favour of comedy with Jennifer Saunders
Talking to your kids about Madeleine
The RK podcast on child safety and how to talk to your children about the Madeleine McCann case
More features...
• Kids in the kitchen - we try out a children's cookery school
• Annabel Karmel on why fresh is best
• Brain food: summer recipes to boost your child's brain power
• Pick your own - why children love picking their own food
• Take time out - members' tips on enjoying family time
• Bedtime - are your kids getting enough sleep?
• Exam stress: How to help your kids during exam time
• 'I used to be a breath-holder'
• Childhood memories - what reminds you of yours?
• Say cheese! Tips for taking the best family pictures
• Underage drinking: the facts and figures
• Battleaxe or ally? Making the most of your mother-in-law
• Toxic Childhood - save our children's childhood campaign
• Ageing population - is having more kids the solution?
• Parental responsibility: who needs it and how to get it
Our blogs
The Buggy Blogger
With three kids under the age of 5, life is never boring for our buggy blogger. Click here to read her weekly exploits.
The Baby Blogger
Life on the frontline of new motherhood - from playgroup etiquette to getting back into pre-pregnancy clothes
A Midwife Abroad
Lancashire midwife Lynda Bateman reports back from the Pakistan border with Afghanistan
Seasonal features...
• Our Easter section
• St George's Day facts
• Who was St Valentine?
• 6 facts about Shrove Tuesday
• Mothering Sunday - did you know...?
• April Fool - 6 of the best pranks
• Our Summer holidays section
• Father's Day - presents the kids can make
• Father's Day gift ideas to buy online
• Beach safety tips
• Back To School
• Halloween and Bonfire night section
• Child safety at Halloween
• Making it safe for trick or treaters
• Our Christmas section
• Your family's Christmas traditions
• New Year's family resolutions
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