Whether you’re working from an office or at home during the school holidays if you aren’t with your kids 24/7 then chances are those feelings of mum guilt are going to start creeping in. We all know we shouldn’t feel guilty, if we have to work we have to work, but that doesn’t make it any easier does it?
However, as working mum of three who runs her own PR Company I have found that...
We love going for fun family days out , but they can get expensive really quickly!
One way I have found to keep costs down is these handy Robinsons squash pods and the quick milk milkshake straws.
My daughter loves drinking squash and can easily empty her drink bottle. There are lots of places where you can top up a drinks bottle with water, so these little pods are great to add to...
Many of us are well aware of car driving laws, but the awareness rarely expands to other modes of transportation like bicycles, e-bikes, skateboards, and lately, e-scooters. Teenagers are especially at risk as they often use these vehicles without obeying the rules, and hefty fines are not the only thing parents have to deal with. Breaking the law on an e-scooter could risk the kids' future...
A government-backed Bill ensuring victims of domestic abuse can receive financial support for their children without contact from their abuser, has been approved by Parliament today (Friday 16 June).
Parliament approves new powers to stop child maintenance economic abuse
New law will allow Child Maintenance Service to intervene in payments
Two-thirds (66%) share that becoming a parent has at times taken a toll on their mental well-being
· A survey* commissioned by CALPOL®, as part of their “Don’t Bottle It Up” campaign with the NSPCC Helpline, found that whilst there are many joys of being a parent, parents also experience challenges. Almost one third (31%) admit they didn’t feel like they had enough resources and support...
With the warmer weather finally here, my two little ones are loving having more Ice Lollies to help them cool down. The only challenge I find with ice lollies is when they start to melt and run all over the children's hands and, inevitably, all over their clothes!
I have found an excellent parenting hack to help reduce sticky fingers from ice lollies melting! Cut a small hole in a...
It is common for teenagers to sometimes lie to their parent or guardian to protect privacy, avoid responsibility, punishment, or protect others, but when the occasional lie becomes a regular occurrence, it can be difficult to believe them when they are telling the truth. While teaching your teen the value and importance of telling the truth, the eyes – more specifically blinking patterns may...
Thousands of families struggling with parental conflict will receive increased support to improve their relationships, thanks to a £2.8 million government boost.
Eight new projects launched across England to reduce parental conflict and put children first
Funding to target families at risk of conflict and catch problems early, including those with more complex needs
Tax credits provide 1.5 million working families with targeted financial support to help them stay in work and raise their families. With the deadline for renewing your Tax Credits fast approaching, Parenting Daily put a list of questions to the experts at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to ensure you have the answers you need.
AMANDA’S TOP POTTY TRAINING TIPS By Amanda Jenner, UK’s leading potty training expert.
1. Choose your timing wisely. It is best not to start potty training if there has been a change in circumstance for example your toddler is unwell, there is a new baby in the family, you have just moved into a new home, your toddler has started a new childcare setting, there are any family problems in the...
