Family
Divorce enquiries surge in March
Relate for Parents, the online provider of support and expert help for parents and families, handles more enquiries in March on the issue of divorce than at any other time of the year* and nearly twice as many calls about contact issues than the previous months.
Taught by the internet
Nearly half of Brits say a fast internet connection offers better value for money for children’s learning than a personal tutor, according to new research out today.
Boaki.co.uk - The safest online game for kids
The brand new online world boaki.co.uk offers children 6 to 12 years old an ongoing, fun and educational online PC adventure game which has been created specifically for them and has their safety as its top priority.
Mums say working from home is the ideal
There’s an elusive middle ground between power women and caring mums – many women are desperate to find a balance that leaves them satisfied whilst still fulfilling their need to nurture their family.
Household superheroes
We all know how hard it can be trying to manage the household, from getting the kids to school, to preparing dinner, not to mention all of the washing and cleaning! And now there’s the pressure to make sure that everything we do is environmentally friendly which can lead to family disputes.
Mums want nest eggs, not Easter eggs
As the UK's children gear up to gorge themselves on an average five Easter eggs each, research from money.co.uk has revealed that the nation's mums would prefer friends and family to give cash instead of confectionary.
Revving up for revision
If your children are about to embark on exam revision, chances are stress levels in the household are rising.
Charlotte Church juggles family life
Charlotte Church feels a physical "wrench" when she leaves her children to go to work.
Games and gadgets galore to entertain this Easter
Discounted group tickets for Wednesday 7th April have gone on sale for a new ‘Family Day’ during the Easter break at the highly popular Gadget Show Live (tickets for the original run from 8th to 11th April are sold out).
BB winner Sophie to run London marathon for charity
Television’s ‘Big Brother’ 2009 winner, Sophie Reade, is setting her sights on her next challenge – to take part in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25th April, in aid of The Children’s Trust.
Newcastle University calls for change of attitude towards elderly
Newcastle University today announces the launch of ‘Changing Age’, a major campaign that calls for a fundamental change in the way society thinks about our ageing population, based in large part on scientific advances in understanding the ageing process.
Recession teaches children tough lessons about money
Children have been strongly impacted by the recession, according to research from YouGov commissioned by HSBC and the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg).
The high cost of dirty hands
Almost one in three children, (30%), are missing up to a fortnight of school due to illness that could be prevented by good hygiene practice, says a new study.
Bailing out the Bank of Mum and Dad
Thirty one per cent of parents borrowed money from their kids at least once during 2009, according to research from personal finance product comparison website, money.co.uk.
Online support for parents and families
New research out today reveals that while most dads (61%) feel comfortable giving advice to their children about bullying only 1 in 5 (17%) children trust their dad’s advice on this topic. However 6 out of 10 (59%) children would trust their mum’s advice.