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Designing a Kids’ Bathroom? Practical Things Parents Often Forget to Consider

Practical ideas for designing a kids’ bathroom, from safety and storage to child-friendly features that grow with your family. Discover what parents often forget to include.

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PARENTING EXPERT GIVES HER TOP TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING THIS HALLOWEEN

Parenting Expert Holly Zoccolan, Founder of The Carol App provides her top tips for trick or treating - what to consider and how to know if your kids are ready?

There are definitely things to consider before allowing your child to trick or treat without an adult. These include;

Age

One of the first considerations is age. Many experts recommend that children under the age of...

First half term co-parenting after separation? 6 tips to help get you through

Single parents will be bracing themselves for the October half term this year, as the Coram Holiday Childcare Survey 2023 found that just 24% of local authorities in England have enough holiday childcare for parents working full time. This comes after a survey from UNICEF found that over half of all parents (66%) with young children under 5 in Britain are struggling financially.

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5 Tips for returning to work post maternity leave

Leadership expert and founder of The Successful Leaders' Collective Rebecca Ann shares her top tips for women looking to get their careers back on track after maternity leave.

Returning to work after maternity leave is a significant transition for women. As a leadership and careers expert, here are my top 5 tips to help make the process smoother and more manageable:

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Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs for your little pumpkins

Autumn is here and with October school holidays just around the corner, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a treat this Halloween by opening a Tax-Free Childcare account.

Parents can use Tax-Free Childcare to help with childcare costs for school holiday clubs, breakfast or after school clubs, childminders or nurseries. It provides...

Magical Wonders Unveiled: How to Throw the Ultimate Disney Themed Party

Every child looks forward to their birthday, from the sugar-filled food tables adorning cakes and candy, to the party games and presents.

Disney is a household classic and with its ever-growing popularity, with Disney+ amassing 152.1 million subscribers and its platform expecting to overtake Netflix by 2026, it is no wonder children around the world are enamoured with these classic...

The State of Parental Leave: What the UK & Other Countries Offer

Reassured reveals the disparities in parental leave experiences for UK fathers
Paternity leave across the UK shows regional inequalities, with Manchester leading for parental leave while fathers in Leeds grapple with career repercussions
Industry-wise, the charity and law sectors had the highest perceived career impact for fathers

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From Grandparent to Great Friend - It’s Good to Talk

New research from Ambassador Cruise Line suggests that Brits could be better at showing their appreciation for their grandparents and all that they do for the family unit

Almost half of Brits don’t see their grandparents regularly - do people need to re-prioritise their time to show their appreciation?
Grandparents open to sharing everything you always wanted to know (but

THE FIRST-EVER BLUEY MOBILE APP GAME IS HERE!

Based on the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series

BBC Studios partner with Budge Studios to launch the first-ever Bluey mobile app game, “ Bluey: Let’s Play ” will be available at the Apple App Store , Google Play and Amazon Appstore from 15th August 2023.

“ Bluey: Let’s Play ” is based on the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning global TV show that follows Bluey,...

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Expert Picks What To Look For In Family-Friendly Car

The Things You MUST Consider When Picking the Perfect Family Car

As a parent, there are lots of things to think about. What’s the healthiest diet for your growing little ones? Which local school will provide them with the best education?

Choosing the right car to ferry your children around is high on the list of priorities. In fact, 20% of car buyers cite a lifestyle change - such as...

Charity reports spike in enquiries for family mediation as new school year gets underway

NFM says number of referrals and calls from couples in conflict is up 25%

Family dispute specialists who are part of the country’s largest network of family mediators has reported a significant spike in enquiries this September after the children went back to school.

NFM (National Family Mediation) says that while January is typically dubbed ‘divorce month’, the summer...