Research released last week by the British Skin Foundation uncovered a staggering nine out of ten of 123 dermatologists and dermatology nurses surveyed felt that childhood eczema had increased over the last three years to a problematic scale.  The levels of childhood eczema seen in the UK now ranks amongst the highest in the World.

The panel discuss Summer holidays, competitive parenting and buying your child’s first shoes
Show date: 8th July 2011
Show time: 13:30

“A child’s first few years at school can be fun and exciting, as well as educational in more than an academic sense.  But for some, these first few years of school can also be somewhat daunting, confusing and perhaps even scary.  Issues such as bullying and the importance of learning to deal with personality traits that a child may not have come across before, can throw up all manner of questions and concerns.  It’s for these reasons that author Emma Tofi has come up with her ABC Animals series of children’s books, aimed at children new to …

I got to a Womens group every few weeks where we talk about issues that go slightly more in depth than the usual talk at toddler groups! This term we’re looking at ‘Being a Princess’ so it was really relevant when I got asked to review Tanith Carey’s, ‘Where Has My Little Girl Gone?’. The ‘princess’ theme came out of all the Royal wedding hoo-ha, discussions about what our daughters think of being a princess, and the changes Kate Middleton will have to cope with. ‘Where Has My Little Girl …

In the first of our monthly series, Tamzin Outhwaite and our panel of mums discuss school holidays and child supervision
Show date: 10th June 2011
Show time: 13:30
Whether it’s feeding your children the right food, dressing them in the latest fashions or ensuring academic brilliance, how much pressure do you feel today as a modern parent?

Gareth Lippiatt is a dad of one who runs the children’s activity provider Sports Xtra, which he created to bring high quality, structured physical activities to children. His company engages over 75,000 children each week, promoting his ethos that every child should have a positive experience through physical activity. Gareth and his team are passionate about promoting this message and providing children with the opportunity to enjoy being active. In this article, Gareth recommends ways to keep young children healthy and active.

Book Review: Bringing up Brits by Meghan Peterson Fenn
Date of Review: 17th April 2011
The global world that we now live in has presented us with a whole selection of possibilities that were once the preserve of the minority. With the increase in global communication and reach the chances are that you know, or are someone who is living in another country with your spouse. The prevalence of ex-pat parents is common enough for most of us not to think about it as a significant occurrence.

Children’s self-esteem and ego are fluid and fragile things. They soar one minute and deflate like a popped balloon the next. A cruel word from a friend, an abrupt dismissal by a tired teacher, an angry word from a busy parent all can affect a child’s self-esteem.  Children’s author, Claire Carpenter, threw herself into the realm of free parenting for 24 hours, saying ‘Yes You Can’ to her two children.

Review Date: 17th February 2011
Review by: Will Roney
Is there a book that will answer all your questions about parenthood? There are millions of us up and down the country who are looking for one. If only we knew what to do in a given situation, then life would become so much easier. Apart from the fact that if we knew everything to know about raising children, there would be no fun left, and book would have to be bigger than the internet to discuss all possibilities.

BBC Three and Renegade Pictures are making a new documentary about motherhood and parenting and we would love to hear from any mums who are happy to share their stories.