Parenting and family news, picked by parents

Marks and Spencer has started to sell over-sized school uniforms for overweight children as young as four. More...

If you have a toddler, you have no excuse not to exercise. Enjoy the video. More...

Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers. More...

this month, we're aiming to get the family moving. More...

Little M sits down with me to discuss the importance of staying fit. I want to encourage other mums to run! I know its difficult, but if I can do it, anyone can! More...

Are you worried that your teen isn’t getting enough exercise? Perhaps you think they’re getting too much. We look at some of the things they can be doing to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and offer you some tips on how to encourage them. More...

Raising funds for Arthritis Research Uk by running in the Adidas Women’s 5K challenge More...

A few weeks ago I started Fitness Tuesday on my blog, to help other mums to get fit together. We share our stories and encourage each other to get fitter. Why don't you join us? More...

I am finally testing the Baby Carrier for the bike!! This is the 1st of hopefully many 2 Wheel adventures of me and the Lil One (and in the future TB as well… If I can convince him that biking is fun! ) More...

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking test for meningitis and septicaemia that can tell if a child has the deadly diseases within an hour. More...

Joy and frustration of continuing a running lifestyle after childbirth. Running mom shares tips on running, pushing a jogging stroller and breastfeeding. More...

Maclaren is a premier British parenting lifestyle company that produces the worlds most safe, durable, innovative, and stylish baby buggies, strollers, carriers, rockers and organic personal care products. More...

For families who run, or who are thinking of running together. A comprehensive guide to buying the correct stroller More...

Post Natal Weight Loss More...

A workout that uses your own body weight. More...

Laziness runs in the family, a new study suggests. More...

the big day is here! See my other running partners More...

I was recently invited to attend the official launch of WalkFit. I love anything to do with fitness. I am a runner, but I like the idea of walking back to fitness. Especially good for those who have not have much experience with excercise or if injured. Check out their new site, with classes all around London. Sign up for free first session! I will be doing a class, so will let you know how I get on! More...

Find out the right ways to exercise during pregnancy. More...

I had to share this post. After deciding to really get serious about running and to get fit, I am now nursing a sprained ankle and it looks like I may not be able to do the half marathon I have been looking forward to for months! However, Caroline, Mirka, Nova, Hayley,Hannah and I did manage to run the 5k and I am very proud of everyone for doing so well despite the massive crowds. More...

Health, psychology, weight loss, pregnancy and motherhood, training. An oldie but a goody! Article from 2002, but information still relevant today. Read about the differences between men and women's running and how running during pregnancy can benefit you! (Just don't go out and run a marathon!) More...

I love different types of fitness. Running, walking, and especially dancing! Hitting the pavement may not be your idea way to get fit, but may be a little bit of latin infusion is just what you need. Learn some sweet moves and lose a few pounds in the process. More...

How do you encourage your children to walk, I have some great ideas in this post. More...

It may be exercise, but I've completely rediscovered my passion for mountain biking. More...