Family
Baby boom leads expectant parents to fear baby bust
The UK is experiencing its biggest baby boom in 40 years, with nearly 750,000 babies born in 2011 alone and the birth rate expected to peak at 845,000 in 2013.
51% of married men take off wedding ring when going to the pub
Most women prefer to believe that their husbands never take off their wedding ring unless they are doing dirty chores such as washing the dishes, but a recent survey concluded that happily married men who are in a loving relationship are still drawn to obscuring their marriage status when out without the other half.
Co-op welcomes government announcement for better childcare system
The government has promised to create a "better" childcare system for parents, by allowing them to claim back up to £1,200 a year in costs per child.
Homework Tutor app helps students and parents
To mark the beginning of UK revision season, online education experts Autology has announced the launch of the Autology Homework Tutor app for iOS, Android and Windows 8 devices.
£25k a year, married, and in a 3-bedroom house- today’s ‘middle class’
The average modern ‘middle class’ Brit earns almost £25,000, drives a Ford and lives in a detached house worth £279,000, a study has revealed.
Mum’s a fashionista, dad’s a mechanic- when it comes to the children
Fixing broken bikes and toys and making dens are considered dads’ jobs – while deciding what the children should wear, shopping for clothes and baking cakes are mums’ main responsibilities, it has been revealed.
Funeralcare leads the way with first apprenticeship programme
The Co-operative Funeralcare has today (7 March 2013) unveiled the UK’s first funeral apprenticeship programme.
66 hours - the workload of the working mum
Working mums regularly put in a 28-hour week looking after the kids – on top of their full-time job, it has been revealed.
App helps young children to dream big and believe
Available now, the app, ‘What Will I Be?’ is a colourfully illustrated, interactive storybook app for iOS and Android devices aimed at young children (aged 3+).
Inkling helps find that perfect Mother’s Day gift
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Inkling has launched a new gift recommendation service to help sons and daughters around the country to find the perfect gift for those difficult-to-buy-for mums.
Top tips for filming a family day out
There’s nothing better than a jaunt in the great outdoors to bring the whole family together. Whether it’s that special Mother’s Day outing or an exciting Easter trip to remember, family days out can provide the perfect opportunity to capture some precious moments on film, to cherish forever.
Treat Mum to a taste of luxury this Mother’s Day
Forget about the flowers, chocolates or perfume for Mum to celebrate upcoming Mother’s Day on 10th March. Treat her to a day out – or even a weekend away - in a luxury car instead!
Family Planning - perfect age to have a baby? 26 years young
The perfect age to have a baby is 26, it has been revealed. A new study of 2,000 parents shows mums and dads are completely agreed that the mid-twenties is the point in life when young couples should aim to start a family.
Death of the family meal
Working families are struggling to find enough time each week to enjoy even a basic sit-down meal together, according to findings from Santander Home Insurance.
The working middle
The gap is closing between the working and middle classes – with the value of homes and the amount of cash savings now the only real differences, a study has revealed.