Family
Travelling with young children? Be prepared
As a mum, preparing for the annual summer holiday can be a stressful ordeal - packing for yourself, the children (and maybe even your husband too!), trying to squeeze everything into the suitcase and making sure you don’t forget the passports.
UK consumers confused about care
One in five people in the UK will become a carer for a loved one at some point in their lives, but worryingly, only eight per cent of these would know where to turn for help and support. This is according to new research published by Housing Plus to mark the launch of its new care business, Care Plus.
Grandchildren drive grandparents to drink!
Ninety per cent of over 50s enjoy a glass of wine, with a third drinking 3 or more bottles a month, according to a new study from Saga.
Dads to treat themselves on Father’s Day
Dads are expecting to feel hard done by on Father's Day, according to research from Tesco Bank. Less than a quarter (22%) believe that their family will make them feel special on Father's Day and almost two thirds (59%) believe that their family spends more on Mother's Day.
Debt and financial woes forcing new Mums back to work
Debt and financial concerns are forcing new mothers to return to work and could result in modern day mums losing the choice over whether to work or stay at home, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Fancy dress fun for kids
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, another fancy dress party for which your child needs something to wear. However it needn’t be so.
Family raises awareness of doorstep crime
A courageous family whose elderly widowed mother was tricked out of her life savings of more than £272,000 just before she died of cancer, have channelled their grief into a campaign to highlight doorstep crime.
Keeping kids safe abroad
Parents are being warned to be more aware of potential risks facing their children whilst holidaying abroad, in order to reduce the number of children being injured.
Sun, sand, sangria and a new career?
Every summer thousands of Brits leave their desks for two weeks in the sun, but for many, work is still at the back of their mind, especially if they are stuck in a rut or unhappy in their work.
Transform your dad into a superstar this Father's Day
Father's Day is one occasion that gives you the opportunity to do something special for your dad. If you have hundreds of reasons why your dad deserves a special treat but zero idea of what to buy, then Westfield London shopping centre is not only the destination to buy the gift, but is also the place to spend the day.
Dads get a bad deal on Father's Day
People in the UK spend much more on gifts for mum than dad, according to a Father’s Day survey commissioned by law firm Dennison Greer.
Get your kids ready for a summer of football
As if mums weren’t busy enough already! The ensuing summer of football is going to prove a challenge to mums up and down the country as families follow their heroes in the beautiful game over in South Africa.
npower kicks off No Power Hour tour
npower kicks off its No Power Hour tour in Birmingham and Leeds with a football roadshow that has one giant goal – to get families switched on to power free fun.
A Pan-Asian feast for Father’s Day
Push the boat out this Father’s day (20th June) and treat your dad to a Pan-Asian feast at Gilgamesh. With a fantastic 50% off the £45 three course set menu and a glass of bubbly on arrival, it will be Father’s Day treat he won’t forget in a long time.
Parents urge kids to climb the pensions ladder
Recession-weary parents are warning their children not to pin all their financial hopes on property - they are now urging them to climb the pensions ladder too.