Three quarters of parents have cut back on luxuries in the last six months
byThree quarters of parents have cut back on luxuries in the last six months, but are most likely to reduce spending on themselves rather…
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Parent Under Pressure? More Help is Here
byParentline Plus now has a free new online live chat service that lets you chat instantly to Parentline Plus’ trained advisors regarding any parenting…
Multi-tasking – the key transferable parenting skill, says poll
byMulti-tasking is the most important skill that parents have acquired which can be applied in the workplace, according to a www.workingmums.co.uk poll.
Working Families launches “Take Up Top Up” Paternity Leave Campaign
bySurvey reveals that 4 in 10 fathers don’t take paternity leave because they can’t afford it Some employers still deny fathers their rights to…
Grandparents – Vital to Family Life?
byAre you off to vist the grandparents this half term? Grandparents are an important part of your family life according to a new survey to launch…
Love Lego?
byMy kids love Lego and if we were a bit further north would be keen to go to the new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. If…
Newly Pregnant and Trying To Hide It At Work?
byI had terrible morning sickness with my first pregnancy so I ended up telling my boss in confidence at around 8 weeks when I…
Can Pocket Money Save Your Kids from Financial Ruin?
byFormer financial consultant Julia Hedge wrote The Pocket Money Plan: A Practical Guide to Teaching Children about Money: Three Easy Steps to Help Children…
Mum’s Home Office: Feeling the Chill?
byI’ve just been sent some interesting ideas on how to cut the chill factor in your home or office. I’ve just been and bought…
Travel With the Kids: Long Car Journeys
byWith half term coming up, yes it is only a few weeks away, are you getting away with the kids? We’ve got a short…