Family
Warring couples fight like cats and dogs over who gets the pets
A fifth (20%) of separating couples with pets have fought for custody of their animal when their relationship failed, according to research by The Co-operative Pet Insurance.
Great gifts for car-mad dads this Father’s Day
With a range of gift packs to suit every budget, leading British care car brand, Autoglym, has the ideal present for every motoring dad this Father’s Day (19 June).
Women urged to take responsibility for financial stability
More than ever before, women are taking on more responsibility when it comes to money matters at home.
Outdoor toys to keep kids (and big kids!) happy this summer
Fingers crossed that the weather holds up for the next few months as there are some fantastic Outdoor Toys around this summer, and leading online gift retailer, find-me-a-gift.co.uk, is stocking some of the best on the market.
A Father’s Day treat for steak lovers
It’s often said “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” and why should Father’s Day be any different?
Mirror, signal, aim and fire - car paintballing
Calling all thrill seekers, the latest adrenalin pumping leisure pursuit has arrived. The pastime, which involves slamming your foot down on the accelerator of an off road car whilst firing a paintballing gun from the bonnet, is certainly not for the faint hearted.
Families neglecting opportunities offered by workplace pensions
Families are viewing auto-enrolment as a positive step towards bridging the pensions gap, according to research from the second Aviva Family Finances Report. Three quarters (74%) of family heads say they would be happy to contribute to a scheme if their contributions were matched by their employer.
Simon Cowell backs Children’s Hospice Week
Simon Cowell, Patron of Children’s Hospices UK is calling on you to be a hero for Children’s Hospice Week (14-21 May). Just like superheroes, children’s hospices are there for people when they need them most.
Discussing motherhood with Tamzin Outhwaite
Whether it’s feeding your children the right food, dressing them in the latest fashions or ensuring academic brilliance, how much pressure do you feel today as a modern parent?
UK households leave themselves vulnerable to financial hardship
An estimated 8.5 million UK households could not cope financially if the household's main income was lost, with just a quarter (26%) of the 26 million households in the UK stating they would be financially secure in the long term, according to research by Scottish Widows.
Grandparents grounded with childcare duties
Grandparents’ well-earned getaways are becoming increasingly threatened, with 50 per cent of UK families now depending all year round on the generation, dubbed ‘Retired Help’, for their childcare.
Parents avoid calling kids for fear of racking up phone bills
More than half (54%) of the nation’s parents – equivalent to 8.6 million people – avoid calling their children on their mobiles for fear of it being too expensive, according to research from TalkTalk, the phone and broadband company.
Gibraltar’s Festival of the Seas is talk of the town
Nothing unites Gibraltar like a good family-friendly event and Ocean Village’s Festival of the Seas certainly proves that to be true. Kicking off last weekend, huge crowds gathered to take part in a wide variety of activities from a Yacht Rally to a Dragon Boat Race and organisers even managed to book spectacular sunny weather.
Confetti launches 2011 Wedding Report
If you’re getting married or attending a wedding this year, the chances are it will be on the 6th August and the bride and groom will be called Sarah and David. Statistics announced today by Confetti, the UK’s number one wedding website, has given an insight into the most popular dates and names of UK weddings.
Stars celebrate new adventure centre for kids in Shropshire
Friday 13th turned out to be luckier for some as Ben Fogle, Dame Kelly Holmes and Lembit Opik attended the launch of Condover Hall, a new adventure centre now available for school trips.