Family
Mother daughter make-up lessons with Jackie Tyson
Every mum wants a bit more time with her daughter so, this year, give her a memorable experience to enjoy with you. Newly launched in time for Mother’s Day is the long-awaited Makeup School of one of the UK’s most experienced celebrity makeup artists, Jackie Tyson.
Protect loved ones from secondhand smoke
Health advisors in Somerset are reminding smokers that even if they are not ready to quit the habit they ought to protect their family and loved ones from their secondhand smoke.
High housing costs force people to delay having children
Shocking new research from Shelter shows that people are being forced to delay having children because of the lack of affordable housing.
Increasing debt levels forces parents back to work
The amount of debt amongst parents with dependent kids is increasing dramatically so giving up work to care for children is just not an option for many parents.
Women over 50 choosing the single life
Life starts at 50 – particularly for over 600,000* older women in the UK opting for the single life.
Michael Parkinson demands dignity for elderly in care
Sir Michael Parkinson has called for out of date stereotypes of older people to be banished and for dignity to be at the heart of care in a personal account of his year as the nation’s Dignity Ambassador published yesterday.
How healthy is your child’s lunchbox?
Research published this week by the University of Leeds has revealed that only 1% of children’s lunchboxes meet the Government’s nutritional standards. With over 5.5bn packed lunches being eaten each year, this is a staggering amount of junk food that children are potentially consuming.
Family Investments and NCT to offer Child Trust Fund
In an extension of their financial offering, Family Investments, the UK's leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, has teamed up with the NCT (National Childbirth Trust), to launch a new Child Trust Fund, the first one provided alongside a charity.
Bridgnorth retirees are safe and warm this winter
If you want to save your parents or elderly relatives from the hassle and cost of expensive household repairs this winter, then McCarthy & Stone’s Farthings Court retirement development in Bridgnorth could be the answer.
Immunisation causing concern amongst mums
New research has highlighted mums’ anxiety surrounding immunisation. The research, conducted on behalf of AstraZeneca, shows that 48% of mums worry about taking their child for routine immunisations, while a significant 43% believe immunisations affect the parents more than their child.
Free computers and broadband access
Labour's Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has announced that 270,000 low income families will receive a free computer and free broadband access.
Hard-working parents sacrifice family time
For many families spending quality time with their children isn't at the top of their priority list, according to research from the first annual Scottish Widows Priorities of Life index. One fifth of parents and grandparents (21%) believe they are not prioritising their children or grandchildren enough.
Beverley Turner shares her parenting tips
Accustomed to life in the fast lane, Former F1 presenter, Beverley Turner, 36, is used to handling life’s tests. So when her husband Olympic Rowing sensation, James Cracknell, set off on a race to the South Pole, leaving her to look after their 5 year old whilst pregnant, she was up for the challenge.
More travel choice for single parent families
2010 sees the launch of Holidaysforsingleparents.com - a new concept from an established team - Friendship Travel - which has been arranging holidays for single adults for 12 years.
Grey manifesto - Politicians urged to focus on over 50s
A new manifesto has been published ahead of the televised debates between the three main political parties to raise awareness of the most important issues to older voters, the majority of the electorate.