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Fines mean fibbing over term-time holidays
More than one in six parents have resorted to lying to their children’s school over term time holidays to avoid being fined.
Nurturing the next generation of football stars
This summer the world will be gripped by football fever. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa means adults and children alike will be glued to their screens. But it is also a great opportunity to tap into your young one’s passion for the sport and encourage them to get outside playing.
Parents swap sun loungers for activity holidays this summer
Almost four out of ten British families are planning an organised activity based holiday this year in an attempt to get their children to be more active and try new sports, according to a survey of over 3,000 families by Gocompare.com.
Romantic holidays in Vietnam
Vietnam is fast becoming one of the most romantic and fascinating destinations in Asia. Travelers can now plan an unforgettable and extraordinary honeymoon or wedding anniversary celebration in this beautiful country.
Treat your dad to a trip to the Festival of Speed
With Father’s Day only four weeks away (Sunday 20 June), Goodwood is encouraging all good sons and daughters to show just how much they appreciate their dad, by treating him to a visit to this year’s Festival of Speed, being held in the spacious park land of Goodwood House from 2-4 July.
UK teens gripped by prom fever
The high school prom has been voted the most important event of the school year by 16-18 year olds in a survey released today by Cherry Vimto.
Fabulous free Father’s Day gift idea from GEM
Father’s Day is approaching and not-for-profit road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has come up with a GEM of an idea for a father’s day.
Celebrate National Family Week with Chrysler
Chrysler has joined forces with National Family Week, which takes place between 31st May (Bank Holiday Monday) and 6th June, and encourages families to spend more quality time together.
Exam stress: How parents can help
While we are all aware the exam period is a busy time for our children some find it a greater battle than others.
Nell McAndrew’s half term holiday ideas
New research reveals that three quarters of people strongly agree that their family are the most important people in their lives, which is why it’s important to spend as much quality time together as possible.
Daddy Cool: Top 5 gifts for Father’s Day
Dad. He’s a great guy – a lovable joker, master of grounded chats, taxi driver, banker and the one who deals with teenage tantrums. Isn’t it time he had something to help him make those stress filled days a little easier?
Celebrities auction their baby items for charity
The first Celebrity ‘Hand-Me-Down’ charity auction is to run from the 23rd to 30th May. The auction will give mums the chance to share in the magical moments celebrities have spent with their children, by bidding for some of their prized baby possessions.
Taylor Wimpey urges Basingstoke kids to play safe
Youngsters at Marnel Junior School in Basingstoke have learned a valuable lesson about playing safe – thanks to a special visit from Taylor Wimpey West London.
If you're looking for love, get a pet
With the warm air, sun shining and flowers blooming, it’s safe to say that the most romantic season of the year is fully underway. So forget about hitting the gym or updating your wardrobe, if you want to find romance this spring, then all you need is a pet.
Pensioners: How to stay safe in cyber space
It's estimated that 9.2 million over-55s in the UK are currently without internet access, with many of them fearful of the technology and falling victim to online fraudsters.