Relationships
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.
Facebook generation shares love, life and money
The "Facebook generation" of 21-35 year olds is breaking down old conventions when it comes to money, according to research from Tesco Bank.
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.
The coolest place for a white wedding
Many people are put off by the idea of expensive big white wedding where the focus seems to be on the numerous eccentric relatives that take over the day, rather than the couple getting married.
Is modern life killing quality conversation?
Brits still spend a breathtaking amount of time talking to each other; however, it appears the quality of those conversations is in jeopardy.
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.
Top tips to help promote safe social networking for children
Brightfilter, a leading supplier of internet security solutions for schools and the home, has issued ten tips for safe social networking.
Give your mum a financial makeover this Mother’s Day
Flowers, chocolates and spa days will be the obvious gifts of choice this Mother's Day but, while appreciated by mothers across the country, will they improve her financial future or retirement options?