Family
94% of parents worried about their child's financial future
94% of parents are worried about their children's financial future according to a study by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
Wills hit the wall with demise of the traditional nuclear family
Parents of extended families that include step and adopted children are almost twice as likely as those with natural children to put off drawing up a will or revising its contents, according to a study by Investec Wealth & Investment (“IW&I”).
Pregnancy and baby diary app offers users privacy and control
With the explosion of smartphones and social networking, recording and sharing your pregnancy and baby milestones in an online diary has never been easier.
Do something different this Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and to show your appreciation to your mum why not try something different from the usual flowers and chocolates?
Quarter of Brits don’t know partner’s earnings
More than a quarter of Brits are in the dark about how much their partner earns, according to new research.
How parents control children's access to adult media
A new online survey conducted by the website ParentPort reveals that, of those parents surveyed whose children watch films at home, 40% had allowed their children to watch a film classified above their age.
New app protects children from harmful content, calls and messages
AdaptiveMobile has announced the launch of its Parental Controls app to mark Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day is organised by Insafe to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones.
Holiday strife in a suitcase
When it comes to holiday arguments the contents of the suitcase are often one of the biggest bones of contention between members of the opposite sex, usually before setting foot out of the front door.
Kate and William welcome new addition to the family
As the new addition to Kate and William's household is announced, research by enhanced insurance cover specialists, Select from Direct Line, reveals that although the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel turned out to be the public's preferred royal breed, the Cocker Spaniel came in at a close second.
Advice for parents as judgement day looms for school places
After months of anticipation, Hampshire parents will soon find out if their child has been given a place at their chosen school. But with competition fierce many parents are likely to be left disappointed.
Quex Spring Wedding Fayre
The 2012 Quex Spring Wedding Fayre promises to inspire brides-to-be with an eclectic display of exhibits ranging from dresses, cakes, jewellery, photography and wedding cars, on Sunday 4th March.
How to make your baby a millionaire
Alliance Trust Savings, one of the country's leading SIPP providers, has shown that parents could make their baby a millionaire by simply contributing just £83 per month or making an annual contribution of £960 to a child SIPP.
Children wish their parents had more adventurous jobs
With many Britons resolving to improve their career this year, children are urging parents to think twice about traditional roles in preference of more exciting day jobs.
Parents can be ‘appy too with new play app
A new phone app to assist parents stuck for play ideas has been launched by the British Toy and Hobby Association [BTHA], as part of their ‘Make Time to Play’ campaign.
Cost of raising a child increases to £218,000
The annual Cost a Child Report from protection and retirement specialist LV=, reveals the cost of raising a child from birth to their 21st birthday now totals a record £218,024. This equates to £10,382 a year, £865 a month or £28.44 a day.