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Mum’s a fashionista, dad’s a mechanic- when it comes to the children
Fixing broken bikes and toys and making dens are considered dads’ jobs – while deciding what the children should wear, shopping for clothes and baking cakes are mums’ main responsibilities, it has been revealed.
Funeralcare leads the way with first apprenticeship programme
The Co-operative Funeralcare has today (7 March 2013) unveiled the UK’s first funeral apprenticeship programme.
66 hours - the workload of the working mum
Working mums regularly put in a 28-hour week looking after the kids – on top of their full-time job, it has been revealed.
App helps young children to dream big and believe
Available now, the app, ‘What Will I Be?’ is a colourfully illustrated, interactive storybook app for iOS and Android devices aimed at young children (aged 3+).
Inkling helps find that perfect Mother’s Day gift
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Inkling has launched a new gift recommendation service to help sons and daughters around the country to find the perfect gift for those difficult-to-buy-for mums.
It's me or the dog!
Owning a pet can be a deal-breaker when it comes to choosing a potential partner, with nearly one in ten (8%) admitting that they wouldn't go out with someone who owned an animal, according to research from Confused.com.
Top tips for filming a family day out
There’s nothing better than a jaunt in the great outdoors to bring the whole family together. Whether it’s that special Mother’s Day outing or an exciting Easter trip to remember, family days out can provide the perfect opportunity to capture some precious moments on film, to cherish forever.
Treat Mum to a taste of luxury this Mother’s Day
Forget about the flowers, chocolates or perfume for Mum to celebrate upcoming Mother’s Day on 10th March. Treat her to a day out – or even a weekend away - in a luxury car instead!
Family Planning - perfect age to have a baby? 26 years young
The perfect age to have a baby is 26, it has been revealed. A new study of 2,000 parents shows mums and dads are completely agreed that the mid-twenties is the point in life when young couples should aim to start a family.
Death of the family meal
Working families are struggling to find enough time each week to enjoy even a basic sit-down meal together, according to findings from Santander Home Insurance.
The working middle
The gap is closing between the working and middle classes – with the value of homes and the amount of cash savings now the only real differences, a study has revealed.
When half term begins to drag - there’s help at hand
When the February half-term holiday begins to drag, the children are getting restless and an expensive day out is not an option there’s now a new app designed to help banish those parental half term blues.
Grooms more involved than ever in wedding plans
Modern grooms play as much of a part in planning a wedding as brides do – and even help choose the flowers, research has revealed.
Nearly two million pet owners could face animal custody battles
We all know that Brits love their pets, but just how deep is their love for their furry friends?
The £300 hidden cost of first love
For all the latest mobile phone functions and apps that have teens glued to their handsets, the most likely cause of sending their phone bill skyrocketing isn’t social media or watching the latest One Direction video but simply having a teenage crush.