Family
Stressful mornings for Britain’s mums
With the back-to-school season fast approaching, ‘morning sickness’ may take on a new meaning for stressed mums across Britain.
Recession increases financial burden of uni costs
With A Level results out tomorrow (19 August 2010), students considering higher education need to carefully plan for the financial burden of further studies.
Lawyers predict increase in Bank Holiday break-ups
Lawyers expect to see a 15% increase in divorce applications after the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend, according to Dennison Greer Solicitors. Research by the law firm suggests that far from being a carefree escape to the sun, holidaying couples can experience intense cabin fever and heightened relationship issues, resulting in a breakdown sometimes before the return flight touches down.
The search is on for the UK's skip-hop Champion 2010
Skip-hop is the latest craze sweeping the nation’s playgrounds and the search is on to find which kid has the ultimate moves to be named skip-hop champion 2010.
Young cancer survivors struggle to stay in education and work
More than seven out of ten young people diagnosed with cancer survive, but they may be missing out on vital education and career opportunities. Many have to leave school, university or employment because their care is not always coordinated or appropriate for their age, according to the children and young people’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent.
NHS Direct launches online female sexual health checker
NHS Direct has launched a health and symptom checker for women looking for confidential sexual health advice online.
Students underestimate parents' willingness to help financially
With the start of the new university year now only a month away, new research from Barclays has identified a huge gap between parent and student expectations, revealing that students underestimate their parents' willingness to help them financially.
Healthy kids – A matter of money and location?
According to the results of a recent survey looking at children’s dietary and lifestyle patterns, children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly those from the North of England, are less likely to have a healthy diet and lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Go camping with the kids this summer
Kids bored of the holidays? Do you fancy a family break but can’t face long queues and delays at the airports? Then do something a little more adventurous with the children this August! Go camping! With weather forecasts for August promising some lovely warm summer days there’s no point in paying for an expensive family holiday abroad.
Children more distracting than phones when driving
While the debate rumbles on about whether hands-free phone calls are safe to take whilst driving, new research reveals that that the number one distraction to drivers is in fact their own children.
Top tips for family-friendly moving
The moving process can be stressful at the best of times for adults; however it can be even more of an upheaval for your children.
Pregnancy needn’t be a weighty issue
Slimming World has welcomed new healthy living guidance issued this month by NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) for women before, during and after pregnancy.
Survey reveals Brits need more family time
New independent research conducted by ICM and commissioned by the CSV Make a Difference Day campaign reveals that up to half of people want to spend more time with their family.
Parents go online for back-to-school savings
UK consumers are shopping for back to school kit already, as rising prices make comparing the best deals essential, reveals Twenga. Visits to twenga.co.uk for calculators are up 850%, academic diaries are up 455% and school bags are up 307%, with a month to go before term starts.
Kids feel the pocket money pinch
We all know the economic downturn has hit our wallets – but it has also hit children’s piggy banks, according to a report from Tesco Bank.