Parenting and family news, picked by parents

The Guardian reports on SuperMe, a new online project from Channel 4's consistently inventive education department, designed to reach disillusioned, depressed teenagers. More...

Competitive school sport will be revived with the launch of a national competition based on the Olympics, ministers say. More...

If you've got a Phil & Ted's double buggy you should read this. More...

I am not an 18-year-old, just out of high school. I’m 39 - middle-aged - and yet I still, deep down, believe that my mum is the person who can make everything better. More...

The things I tell my three old daughter, not intended to be used by others! (well, unless your child is as keen to believe you as mine) More...

Name of Business: Dreamgenii® Name and age: Mum of two, Vanessa Blake I created the award winning dreamgenii® pregnancy pillow when I was More...

From private words of wisdom to a moving speech, the father of the bride's role is not an easy one. Share your advice and anecdotes More...

From mother to daughter, the Dartington literary festival is evolving, says Tessa Boase. More...

People who wash whole chickens before cooking them are increasing the risk of food poisoning for themselves and their households, a consumer watchdog warns today. More...

The EU's top court says pregnant workers transferred to another job or granted time off should not lose the extra payments they normally get. More...

For 20+ years, scientists have proven the harmful effects of bisphenol-A (BPA), a synthetic estrogen found in everyday products. More...

A genetic test could enable people to discover the exact origins of their family to within a few miles, researchers claim. More...

A SCHOOL has become the first in Britain to use an electronic translator More...

The heartbeats of a mother and her unborn foetus synchronise when she breathes rhythmically, researchers in Aberdeen say. More...

An ordinary teaspoon isn’t accurate enough when it comes to giving your child medicine More...

The Department of Health sends an apology letter to the parents of a boy branded More...

The government announces a review of guidance for nurseries and childcarers, which includes controversial More...

How to plan your day so you keep your business running even when the kids are home for the holidays. More...

NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy. More...

Future students should expect to pay more for a university education, possibly through a graduate tax, says Business Secretary Vince Cable. More...

Babies whose mothers shower them with affection are better at coping with stress when they get older, researchers say. More...

Parents-to-be should not be allowed to record ultrasounds on mobile phones or video cameras, say those who carry out the pregnancy scans. More...

A giant chalk man carved into a west country hillside is living up to its legendary status as a figure of fertility by producing a baby boom in the surrounding area. More...

Dear Kai, Today we sat by the marshes and talked about the wind. The sky was low and heavy and your blonde curls blew about your face like white light as you... More...

The majority of parents fail to get the sleep they need in their child's early years. More...

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

Laura Morris of Rentabuggy.co.uk gives us her time management tips for mumpreneurs More...

Parenting twins or multiples can be a tough job and Raising twins or other multiples bring with it special challenges and special joys. Here are a few parenting tips to help along the way. More...

How do you teach kids conflict resolution? Parenting Expert Dr. Michele Borba offer some parenting tips to help avoid arguing, quarreling, yelling, door slamming, crying and hurt feelings. More...

I've had something niggling at the back of my mind for a long time, and a great post from Australian author and mum Evelyn Tsitas has provoked me to try to put More...

There are some days at work, (by which of course I mean 'in my spare room'), when I just can't focus. I open outlook, read a couple of emails, switch to More...

Antonia, half of KiddieBase, and her family love cooking and love the food of the Mediterranean, especially Greece. A favourite, and very easy, family recipe that works well indoors (grill) or outside (BBQ) is minced lamb kebabs with tzatziki. My boys love their yoghurt so tzatziki is a great way to sneak some crafty cucumber in! More...

Sometimes the summer holidays can seem quite long and lots of ideas for different activities are always a help. Here are the top 10 from KiddieBase. More...

A list of the decade's most unusual names, compiled after a trawl through the records since 2000, reveals a selection guaranteed to get youngsters noticed. More...

Check out this hand 'map' designed to help children who need a boost with their social skills. More...

Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler More...

Blown your spending money before you're even on the plane? Easy enough with all those last minute buys and extra charges; so get savvy this More...

It's easy to sit around waiting, hoping, wishing for a big event to happen; major moments we want to write about and record. But what about the hundreds of every day moments? The little things that can be just as magical? More...

The famous mom says kids should be allowed to wear whatever they want -- but is that really a good idea? More...

We offer tips on sleep training your baby and examines sleep training techniques, including the Ferber method. More...

In this week's Scrubbing Up consultant psychiatrist Dr Alex Yellowlees warns that youngsters can rapidly become screen addicts. More...

Protests erupt that government is whisking through law to benefit well-off schools while those struggling face building cuts More...

Years ago I decided that being a  freelance writer was the perfect job for me. I didn't have to be tied down. I could write about things that interested me. More...

I'm a simple cook. I hate following complex recipes and quite frankly I'm crap at baking. I tend to take ... More...

More than 400 people sign a petition calling for a school to stop teaching the US cartoon series The Simpsons in lessons. More...

I've been a work at home mum for four months, not very long. But I'm encouraged by how it's going. Work is coming my way and the big challenge is fitting it More...

I mentioned in my last post that I've only been working for myself for a few months. So far it's gone quite smoothly, although there have been a couple of More...

Top tips for what to do with the children when holidaying in Scotland More...

Primary school has been such a huge part of her little life until now and the thought of it coming to an end is just so emotional. My little girl is growing up. Really growing up. And I am so amazing proud of her ... More...

He stops and bends down so that his eyes are level with mine. There is sadness in his eyes. Something is wrong, my Daddy looks different. More...

A leading academic claims Swedish-style free schools could increase social segregation but lead to limited improvements in results. More...

The parents who celebrated a one-in-750,000 blessing by giving birth to quads are welcomed their babies home for the first time. More...

It's a debacle faced by plenty of women when getting ready for a special occasion: what to wear? More...

Institute of Social and Economic Research cross-referenced five personality traits with the ages of 16,000 mothers More...

Lovely muffins and very, very easy to make. My 3yo did most of it! If you leave out the chocolate chips, these are also great for people with a dairy-intolerance as they do not have butter in (they do have eggs though!) More...

find that when I plan our menu, not only does it make life easier by not having to think about what I need to cook, but it save me money each week and I have less waste at the end of the week. So without further ado here is our menu for the week. More...

One experience, amusing though it is (now) that highlights just another of the pregnancy indignities we aren't warned about! More...

A good way of using up vegetables and getting your family to eat them in a different way! More...

breastfeeding and mastitis More...

My experience of travelling with a low cost airline with small children and how surprised I was that they lived up to their marketing messages! More...

Why I have 3 of the best sisters around, despite not being directly related More...

Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant! This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Showing Wednesday 27 October 2010 to Thursday 28 October 2010. Visit http://www.ambassadortickets.com/13/689/New-Victoria-Theatre for details. More...

Ten things that the baby books wouldn't dare tell you ; ) More...

Thinking of making a camping trip this Summer? Then you have to read my yummy guide - glamping is the way to go ; ) More...

One writer has looked at some popular old wives' tales on how to increase fertility, but the big question is - do they actually work? More...

Summer-born children are more likely to fail their exams, be victimised by bullies and have special needs, according to a study. More...

An easy-to-understand method for dealing with your anger when your kid makes you crazy. More...

How to say no in a language your kids will get More...

As we have children and have more in our life "to lose" the more fears we develop. More...

Getting your kids into school More...

a helpful (ish) guide to toddlers More...

Where I grew up there was no such thing as Halloween. I would read about it in the old Archie comics (what has happened to Archie?) and wish that I lived in More...

We all want to save the planet, but dealing with the demands of a young baby and trying to be ‘green’ doesn’t always go together. In fact it can s More...

Having a baby can be the perfect opportunity to make practical changes that are good for you and that avoid damaging the planet. If we can resist bu More...

KidsTravel2 are a family with 2 young children who enjoy travelling and holidays together and this is our blog. Share and contribute to our travel tips, experience and advice here. More...

KidsTravel2 are a family with 2 young children who enjoy travelling and holidays together and this is our blog. Share and contribute to our travel tips, experience and advice here. More...

The article discusses the shortcomings of the current process of selecting a Nanny, Au Pair or Babysitter, and suggests that personality assessments can significantly improve the selection process and should become a standard component in the child caregiver selection process. More...

The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal. More...

Plans to reform A-levels could put students off maths and lead to university department closures, an academic body warns. More...

The arts are proving just as important as English and the sciences in today's curriculum. Here is a link for teachers, students, parents or just those interested in theatre about Theatre in Education (TiE) http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/library/theatreineducation/ More...

Baby Led Weaning. It sounded like a great idea; the perfect way to avoid the troubles we had with weaning TB. Chuck the food at Little Mister, let him pick what he wanted, hey presto! Solid food mastered. And he was doing so well. At five months we decided to let him 'play' with food, pieces of fruit and veg. He demolished apple and potato, carrot and broccoli were ok and green beans were sniffed at before being discarded. More...

An ex nursery manager suggests some questions you should ask when selecting a nursery. More...

Special offer: See Inception at Ambassadors Cinema in Woking for only £3.50!!! Visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woking-United-Kingdom/New-Victoria-Theatre-Woking/108872932482433?v=wall for more details More...

When you have that little bundle in your arms for the first time - you wish for time to stand still. Before you realise it though, a year has gone by and you try to remember what happened! Here are our top ten 'Firsts' for you to make a note of, and then put down into your diary or onto your calendar to ensure you document those precious first memories: More...

Hand luggage guidelines. Information on what you can take on board in your hand luggage and what must go in the hold when travelling by air. More...

Do girls need a father figure in their lives? Do they need men at all? If so, why? More...

Little M, who blogs about our busy lives, recapes just how he managed to get out of his crib and scare the life out of me! More...

Little M explores issues within bilingual families when it comes to choosing names. More...

This is one of my favourite family weekend entertaining recipes - it's great when you want to impress but are feeding children as well - the creamy ricotta and crunchy pastry make it fun for kids and the salmon and watercress provide lots of goodness. More...

Essential tips for surviving a day on the beach with the kids. Fun children's beach games, activities and handy checklist of what to take. More...

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

An anarchic look at cooking for kids... More...

Flying with kids can be a challenge at the best of times, here are some tips to help you get through it. More...

Here's a great way to keep your little ones entertained More...

Does your baby cry all the time? For no reason? Been there, seen it, done it and have some tips that might help. More...

• Findings overturn earlier research on working mothers • Gains of being in employment outweigh disadvantages 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...

Taking a different view of maternity leave. More...

Not my most recent post but one that got a lot of laughs! Birth story. More...

No sooner have our children broken up for summer, thoughts have already turned to 'back to school' and of course school uniforms.. What do you think? More...

Interesting article on the National Trust's website about their "wild child" campaign to get children back outside enjoying nature. Having just spent a few days camping on the Isle of Wight with two ten month olds who absolutely loved it, I couldn't agree more! More...

The teacher's union - the Association of Teachers and Lecturers - claims classroom violence is on the up - and says parents should face the threat of losing child benefits unless they bring them back into line... http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2010/03/whos_to_blame_for_unruly_kids.html More...

This book looks at the skills you can bring to a portfolio career, as well as marketing and branding yourself in such a way that a potential employer can see you as not just a CV with a random selection of previous roles that have no coherence. It will even help you plot the transition from ‘normal’ life to a new ‘normal’ portfolio life, both in terms of managing the money, time and workflow. More...

After 26 years, the last of Marion McGilvary's children is leaving home – ah, peace and quiet, no mess – her own space at last. Job done. So why does she feel so sad? More...

More than half of young women are bullied at school because of how they look, according to a report published today. More...

Search for a Star – Robinsons welcomes you to its Search for a Star initiative – the chance for you to audition for a place to star in your local Christmas pantomime. Gareth Gates will be announcing the auditions Monday 9th August from 10am to 1pm at Mercia Walk, Woley Place, Woking. Visit http://www.robinsonssearchforastar.com/ for more information More...

An article covering life planning (lifestyle design), passive income and entrepreneurship. More...

Little M writes about my "sad" days. Its not easy, but I am not alone. More...

Find out what the family thought of Camp Bestival, from the reviews site edited by 20SomethingMum More...

Babies don't get fazed by failure - so why should we? A look at how child's play super-charges our creativity and helps new ideas thrive. More...

Want a top tip for the perfect all round pushchair? Then look no further! More...

Scrummy recipe for lemon muffins - great to try with little helpers too! More...

Have you seen the Tiny Taste Team yet? Click on our new ‘Summer Ideas’ tab to view our mini tasters putting summer recipes through their paces. This week we’re judging who can make the scrummiest picnics! Download the recipes for some summer meal time inspiration, which dish would win the seal of approval in your house? Comment on the 'Summer Ideas' tab and let us know! More...

What we did at the weekend with Tinie Tempah and Lee Scratch Perry! More...

Gisele Bundchen seems to have missed the point entirely - you can't pass a law compelling women to breastfeed when there is insufficient support for them. Instead why couldn't she use the media to show the support she had to succeed and to campaign that its provided for every woman? More...

This is a lovely article all about activities to do with your baby. When your baby is a few months old and becoming more interactive, you may start to wonder what else you can do together. This doesn't necessarily require a trip to buy expensive things, but can be simple ways of enjoying your time together. Here are KiddieBase's top 10! More...

Giving children access to hi-tech gadgets on long car journeys is a family lifesaver, says Cassandra Jardine. More...

Pregnant women's care is being undermined by GPs' lack of involvement in England, experts say. More...

A group of Buddhist monks recently emerged from four years in isolation in a retreat in Scotland, having spent their nights sleeping in an upright position. Why? More...

Natural Parenting in the Real World More...

This weeks entry for THE GALLERY @Sticky Fingers (nice one Tara!) More...

My plans (or rather, lack of plans!) as the school holidays are upon us! More...

My very proud mummy moment as my not so little girl prepares to leave primary school *gulp* More...

Sibling rivalry. Does it seem that your children are always arguing, bickering or fighting over every little thing? More...

Have fun with your children making a seascape with bubble wrap More...

Ideas for teacher appreciation gifts, this is what we gave this year. More...

Review and tips for the largest Free European Airshow More...

Review and Tips from our visit to legoland with my 4 and 5 year olds More...

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She sounded as smug as only a supermodel can when declaring it should be illegal for new mothers not to breastfeed for six months. More...

How I have changed from binge drinking teen member of the Group Collective to semi respectable Mum More...

Company responds to campaigning by health groups with announcement of 15% cut in sugar content in Coco Pops More...

Pregnancy was good for my looks: my hair got thicker, my skin cleared up and I slimmed down with all my weight shifting onto my bump. Even those first few post-pregnancy months weren’t too bad. I may have had dark circles under my eyes and baby sick on my shoulder but the hair, and the skin, they made up for it. More...

Being a Huggies’ mum hasn’t just been about being sent to Cybermummy (although who could argue with such a bonus?!) but also about finding an amazing group of friends. And the social opportunities are fab! More...

Cheryl Cole's divorce from hubby Ashley is reportedly set to be finalised in just a few days time... More...

Premier Anna Bligh introduced the new breastfeeding and work policy on Thursday to support public servants who wanted to continue breastfeeding on their return to work. She said women would be given one hour of paid time a day for lactation breaks. More...

'Royle Family' star Geoffrey Hughes is reportedly seriously ill in hospital. The actor is undergoing intense radiotherapy after collapsing at his home last Friday... More...

There is a really great vid of 5 year olds - I can not believe they are only the same age as Maxi More...

When is the right time to go shopping for their school uniform? Right now! Stores generally have their uniform sales in the middle of summer... More...

A nationwide recall has been issued for a range of baby clothing from Asda over fears that it could pose a health risk... More...

As Samantha Cameron becomes the first pregnant woman to make 'Vanity Fair' magazine's annual 'best-dressed' list, Phong Luu reveals how she did it. More...

A cheeky little look at the perils of working from home, particularly from the point of view of a WAHM. Part 2: the Perks coming soon! More...

Kelly Preston arrived at LAX airport with some very precious cargo - her baby bump. More...

Baby Signing Mummy is a brand new place to discover and learn about the wonderful world of baby signing. Unlike other baby signing sites, the aim of Baby Signing Mummy is to help parents make an informed decision by providing them with unbiased reports on all the companies, experts, research and ongoing developments in the baby signing world. More...

Find out how a can-do attitude, a little self-belief, and a willingness to get things wrong sometimes can set a good example and help your child to grow up with confidence. More...

Do you sometimes notice yourself acting like your parents, even if you said you never would? We look this perfectly normal phenomenon, and show you how recognising these moments can help you to make the best choices about your parenting style. More...

What to expect from teenagers as they fall in and out of love. We look at ways to support their relationships and be there for them when it all goes wrong, as well as the self-esteem and body image issues that can go hand in hand with young love. More...

Emma Watson has cut off all her hair and revealed her new look to fans online... www.twitter.com/wokingtheatre More...

This recipe is my Mum's - it's a family favourite. I've yet to find a recipe with such a great ratio of taste to effort and have used it many a time when I've offered to host a coffee morning at short notice or when I've made a rash promise to contribute to a cake sale! More...

A good friend of mine made this for our evening meal while we at KiddieBase worked hard on our website. A wonderful way to end a great day More...

While the thought of spending endless day upon day on a beach can seem like paradise - the thought of spending it with children can fill you with excitement and horror at the same time! Here are our top tips to help keep your children occupied and happy, allowing you to enjoy it too. More...

Attract new readers, and find some fab new blogs to follow by listing your details each week on 'Blow Your Own Blog-Horn'. More...

After a wonderful Friday afternoon with the post-natal gang my "cheating Millionaires Shortbread" made by my boys (with lots of help from me!) went down a storm. Only problem - there's none left ;( More...

The role of brothers and sisters is often forgotten when a sibling is seriously ill. Shelley Silas has one sister, Leah, who has been living with cancer for three years More...

Downing Street scraps proposed cuts of free milk as minister was live on air defending the plan More...

Spy software, now being offered to monitor kid behavior on social networks, is a bad idea - from both a software and parenting perspective, mostly bec More...

Before I turned off the TV this morning , I caught a question from a breakfast show that really did get me thinking. I turned the TV off and didn't continue to listen to what was said. But I sat down to think about the question Are parents that smoke child abusers? More...

Chickens are increasingly becoming the pet of choice for many suburban families who aspire to a greener lifestyle... www.twitter.com/wokingtheatre More...

This blog comes from the website team of Panorama, the world's longest running investigative TV show. More...

A great rundown from the babycentre's resident food expert which gives advice on how to give your toddler a healthy diet. It doesn't go into depth on anything but covers all the main points you should know. More...

An article from the WEN about free training courses for women on how to start organic gardening from home for your family. Details of how to sign up. More...

This is a page where you can read product reviews of a large number of different brands of cloth nappies. I stumbled upon it today while researching an article. More...

Photo via WLS Channel An eye-opening study profiled in the New York Times reveals that some girls in the United States are hitting puberty at abnormally early ages -- sometimes at 7 or 8 years old. There are a More...

Hormones in Infant Formula Blamed for 'Baby Breasts', Concerned doctors and parents in China are blaming an infant milk powder on the market for causing baby girls as young as 15-months-old to develop breasts, the China Daily reported Monday. More...

Review of fantastic mirrors for all the family. These are super mirrors which I love More...

Do your children have imaginary frinds - Mini has a pet mole and half inside out people! More...

When Insufficient Glandular Tissue means you medically can't breastfeed. More...

Little Mister's eczema seemed to be getting worse. It was probably down to the heat but was much drier than usual and some of the creases in his skin were starting to weep just like when, before diagnosis, it went untreated. He's much more aware of it now; we're forever batting his hands away as he tries to scratch. It seemed that no sooner had we put the emollient on him that it'd disappeared into the dryness. More...

A guidance video from Stanford University School of Medicine on how to maximise pumping breastmilk for mothers who can't be with their babies all day. More...

Do you know how much salt your children should be eating? were you aware of the salt content of the stock cubes you use? find out more about low-salt stock cubes. More...

Doubts are being cast over the sharp rise in food allergies among children, with the health watchdog saying many could have been wrongly diagnosed. More...

A Post about how Baby-led weaning doesn't have to be prescriptive. It can be a realxed, fun way of introducing food to your baby and CAN work alongside spoon feeding and purees. More...

Current advice by the UK health service is to move your child over to cow's milk from formula milk at 12 months old so what exactly is a 'growing up milk' then? More...

A short post on why this mummy thinks that washable nappies are the way to go. More...

An article from the Globalfootprints website about how our waste contributes to our global footprint. Some interesting stats about how our waste in the western world affects others and how small changes can make a difference. More...

Nuby sent us some products from there forever growing range of weanning & feeding products. We've not tried Nuby before so jumped at the chance to try out this funky coloured feeding equipment. More...

This free ebook is jam packed full of children's travel games, downloadable travel activities and travel tips - essential for stress free travel with the kids! More...

Science assessments - which this year only tested a small sample - suggest pupils have been drilled to pass tests in previous years. More...

Salmonella in pet food, pesticides in flea collars are among dangers. More...

Formula feeding support for moms More...

There's been a bit of furore on Twitter about the formula samples provided by Robeez / Stride Rite in their swag bags for a party at Blogher10. Birthroutes contacted Robeez to express her dissapointment and this is their response. More...

A great alternative to expensive brand name potties or cheap plastic nasties, this potty is good for the environment and good for your baby. This post also offers a free giveaway. More...

What if you could ditch the nappies completely, from birth? Is Elimination Communication the most environmentally friendly way to get your baby from birth to toilet? More...

A mum was ordered off a bus - for breastfeeding. Lauren McKenna, 22, says she was told to 'put them away or get off' by the driver as she fed her baby boy on a Stagecoach service. More...

Do you ever think you've had your children in the wrong order? More...

I have no idea how to patch and mend clothes. Nor can I sew a hem, or work a sewing machine. None of which bothered me at all, until I became a parent.... read more... More...

Whether you like the idea of pocket money or not, these days it's hard to say no! Getting your child to earn it may be a way of starting to teach them the value of money - and that it does not grow on trees :) Here are our top ten jobs for children to earn a little: More...

This article discusses the rising trend of fast food giants such as McDonalds and Burger King offering 'healthy' kids meals. More...

Faced with an itchy young head full of nits, it's all too easy to reach for a bottle of potent chemicals. But is smothering your child's hair in pesticides really the best solution? More...

Teaching our children to eat well from a wide range of foods can seem daunting, this article contains fun ways to give your children a taste for new foods. More...

There’s been lots of flutter over the UK Mummy blogger scene in the past week; it seems the Toys R Us Toyologists have truly arrived. More...

I never thought camping was for me - but I'm a complete convert! We LOVE it! More...

Toyologist? What's that all about then? Let me explain my exciting news : ) More...

Just like adults, young children need energy (calories) from food and nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals, to make sure their bodies work properly and can repair themselves. Find out what the government recommends. More...

We all love to laugh, right? Well what better than an evening at a comedy club and night in a hotel afterwards. Yes, that's right: in conjunction with Urbanvox.net and Tourism South East I have both to giveaway. More...

Sons who have fond childhood memories of their fathers are more likely to be emotionally stable in the face of day-to-day stresses, a new study has found. More...

Facebook has seen a sevenfold increase in young people reporting suspicious behaviour online since it introduced a so-called panic button in Britain last month, investigators said Thursday. More...

Win a box of the new Weetabix Chocolate. More...

A pdf document from the NHS More...

To unlock the lifesaving potential of breast milk, two United Nations agencies have unveiled 10 steps to help mothers successfully breast feed. More...

Fast food outlets should consider handing out cholesterol-lowering drugs to combat the effects of fatty food, say UK researchers. More...

In honour of Fairtrade week we take a look at exactly what Fairtrade is, how us mums can support it (without it costing us a fortune) and a new initiative that can get the kids involved too... More...

What are food additives? Food additives are found in the majority of the processed foods and drinks which we consume in the UK. They are used to make food look and taste more attractive and to prevent food going mouldy or stale. More...

Because they frequently have goo coming out of both ends, outgrow things really fast and change their physical, mental and culinary requirements every few weeks, it all too easy to create a little mountain of rubbish around a baby. More...

One of the major issues to consider when deciding how to feed your baby is the quality of the food itself. More...

Information on bottle feeding for new mums More...

This is a guest post from Neha Gupta, founder of Greenista.com. Catch the last bit of summer with an outdoor picnic. More...

Inspiring mums to look just a tiny little bit further than baby rice. More...

You know the kind of thing - Bounty, Emma's Diary etc. Could they make more of an effort? More...

A netmums discussion on whether or not your kids should be forced to take to your diet e.g. vegetarianism or veganism. Some interesting and varied opinions. More...

It’s official: gay is as gay does; lesbians make better parents than straight folk More...

Private schools set to get three times as many of new elite A-level grades as state sector, fuelling concern over new system More...

Part one of a series on going back to work after maternity leave and how to find the right work/life balance. More...

Choosing the right childcare for your situation is a tricky business. Here are the thought processes that I went though when choosing mine... it was hard, trust me. More...

Top tips for choosing a registered childminder as recommended by the ncma More...

A growing school of thought believes that we have actually gained something from the last few years of economic gloom; that we are starting to value the things that matter: our friends, homes and the world we live in. More...

Kay Benbow, the new controller of the BBC's channel for young children, wants her audience to see themselves on screen. By Maggie Brown More...

One of the many comments I got on my feeding a family of 4 for £50 post was that we must be green fingered or have a lot of room for growing vegetables. The truth is we don't and I am not, we have a small back garden, but in 2009 MadDad built me 3 raised beds, they are not large, they are 6 foot by approx 3 foot and we also have a couple of barrels that we fill with potatoes. More...

A confession from my 1 year old on his addiction... More...

Feeding a family of four on £50 Zooarchaeologist (being a mummy) did a great post recently about shaving £200 off her monthly budget and I commented that I had got our weekly food shopping bill down to £50 for the four of us and she asked to see our Menu Plan, so I thought I would post one for you all to see, with prices too. I do a weekly shop at Aldi and if anything else is needed it tends to be the co-op in the village. More...

Modern movie superheroes are bad role models for boys as they promote violence and revenge as a way of life, claim psychologists... More...

Headhunters' survey suggests that taking even a few months' career break for the sake of children will harm prospects of winning a top executive job More...

Doctors discover the benefits of breastfeeding for premature babies. More...

Efforts can be made to optimize the health of baby who must have formula More...

A giveaway and review of decorations and prints for children's bedrooms More...

Birth order within families has long sparked sibling rivalry, but it might also impact the child's personality and intelligence, a new study suggests. First-borns are typically smarter, while younger siblings get better grades and are more outgoing, the researchers say. More...

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A childcare expert has stated that cavemen and women were better parents that we are today. More...

Margaret Heffernan draws upon her experience as a CEO and board member to write about what makes leaders great -- or not. More...

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Scientists claim have discovered that a combination of the right food and the timing of sex are the key to the nursery being painted pink rather than blue. More...

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An exploration in to whether there is truth in the old saying, or whether words do in fact have an impact. More...

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I'm trying to encourage my youngest how to read and write - not easy when he's not too interested! More...

An excellent article from Pippa in response to my cry for help ;-) Some great ideas on teaching your children to read and write! More...

Inspired by Mumra’s rather *ahem* out there idea and my own thoughts in the past on surrogacy she inspired me to write this. When I was pregnant with preschooler I loved it, I bloomed, I felt the healthiest I had ever felt, I loved feeling him kick and watching my bump grow and my body change. I remember at the time thinking what it must be like for those women who are never able to experience pregnancy for any number of reasons, out of choice or not. More...

I’ve heard all concept of time is lost in the first few months of motherhood and am therefore relinquishing all pretence of chronology and succumbing to the pleasures of a malleable calendar. Time will be like Plasticine; join me as I twist my glance backwards and forwards, reflecting on how my own childhood will influence that of my newborn. More...

The next challenge is live.... Come and join in ;-) More...

Yummy, cheap and easy - what more could you want.... More...

Does January seem like a long time ago already? Have you stopped to reflect upon the goals you set yourself at the start of the year? Are you actually making More...

A letter written to myself after clothes shopping this morning More...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories said it is recalling millions of containers of its No. 1 Similac powdered infant formulas after beetles were found in the products and in a Michigan plant where More...

Pop star launched vintage fashion range in Selfridges with sister Sarah Owen. More...

Hooter hiders - what do you think? Great idea or a complete step backwards..? More...

Oh yes, now my two bous have been at school four days, I consider myself an expert! More...

One day last year I walked into the most stunning kitchen, belonging to a friend of mine. In a Victorian house, the room had massively high ceilings, and a More...

I recently bought a house. It’s our very first time as home owners and it’s been a pretty interesting (and rocky) ride. I have to admit that one of the More...

Breastfeeding in public is a contentious issue. Here the father to an almost 1 year old talks about how he feels about nursing in publc: He has no problem with it, but understands how it is still hard for most men, especially non-fathers, to seperate breasts from sex. More...

In short .... no. BUT, it is important that you do as the laws protecting expectant mothers dont actually kick in until your employer knows you are pregnant More...

A rather frightening post discussing the rise in children from especially low income families being put on high schedule drugs as it's cheaper than family therapy (US) More...

Survey shows children brought up 'in cotton wool', when they need boisterous play, say experts More...

Bernadine Lawrence: Rising UK food prices mean poor families need the know-how to be able to feed themselves adequately on a tight budget More...

Are you for/against controlled crying? Did it work for you? More...

Government funding cuts in the UK for the Change4Life campaign and school meals threaten children’s health, say campaigners who are also increasing scrutiny on the role of food manufacturers. More...

Manufacturers are constantly changing their infant formula in the quest for the recipe closest to breast mil: iVillage More...

Zoe Brown really doesn’t know what maternity leave is. This will be her fifth baby, and, astonishingly, she’s never taken more than eight weeks off after giving birth to any of them. More...

Don’t tell me what I can and what I can’t do! That is one of the things you need to learn about me… I can be as stubborn as can be… and as obstinate… I could just start this blog post from here and go ahead… it would bring me to my point anyway, but I fee you need to understand a bit of what I’ve been through to understand why I took the decisions I today, and WHY I took the first line of this post as a personal challenge. I supposed it all started early Sunday morning. More...

I guess you'll all have heard of the term terrible twos? More...

A new study reveals that it's not just women who get postnatal depression – men suffer as well. Three of them tell Joanna Moorhead how it feels More...

Home businesses make up almost a third of the country’s workforce and bring in around £364bn. Good news is, more than 1,400 new home businesses are being created every week. So, who’s behind this phenomenon? Stay-at-home mums. More...

Long division and multiplication have been replaced in schools by new methods - leaving many parents scratching their heads. More...

Help.... A week to organise a party after the party we planned has been ruined!!! More...

Whats in the box.... More...

I came across a wonderful blog yesterday that just made my heart melt and brought tears to my eyes. Just a one minute eleven second video brought about so many thoughts, feelings and emotions. More...

The Food for Life Catering Mark allows caterers to make step-wise progress towards greater use of fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients, high welfare meat and sustainable fish. More...

A delicious recipe for cheese and bacon muffins - great for breakfasts and lunchboxes. More...

Five years in the UK and only now discovering George at Asda More...

We all know we should take only photos and leave only footprints, but let’s face it, for many of us it's location, resort and price that are the biggest priorities when we're booking a break. But a growing number of families are deciding to go on holidays which benefit the local community and environment, too, staying at resorts and hotels which are making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of water and energy they use, employ local people and use locally produced foods. More...

Spending quality time with little ones on a 1-2-1 basis is something I try and do as often as I can - having 3 small kids it can be hard to achieve despite having a relatively flexible job. Sometimes it can be even harder for parents who work a lot of hrs outside the home in terms of combining pressures of work, spending time with the family and looking after the home in general. Here are a few ideas for busy parents out there to take a little time out on a 1-2-1 basis with your little ones: More...

It’s a wonder I ever had any kids. Actually, scratch that. It’s a wonder I had more than one child. In the beginning we were at it like the proverbial rabbits so it’s no wonder that I got caught after missing one pill.... More...

The most recent campaigns from lactivists involved the confusing placement of infant formula advertisements on breastfeeding information pages More...

Breast milk, long revered for the nutritional advantages it gives a newborn, could be just as vital in terms of infant development, a leading scientist will claim this week. Up to three different types of stem cells have been discovered in breast milk, according to revolutionary new research. More...

Reasons men prefer breastfeeding More...

Tips for bottle feeding on the go More...

Show us where your memories have been made.. More...

With the world's food security facing a looming "perfect storm", GM food crops need to be part of the solution. More...

Environmental concerns and a desire to simplify lead to a rise in environmentally friendly toys and 'old-fashioned' entertainment. More...

The global spike in food prices is already feeding through to the shops, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), a taste of higher inflation to come. More...

is cosleeping right for your baby and you? New evidence shows some babies who sleep with or near their mothers might gain a measure of insurance against SIDS More...

Is Romance dead? Tesco is to sell engagement rings for just £15, made from gold-plated silver featuring zirconia stones - and they'll throw in a wedding ring for another £15. More...

A new technique for preserving sperm could offer men with low sperm counts, cancer, or viruses such as HIV the hope of fathering healthy children. More...

Chopping board lap top cases? Are they trying to tell working mums to crow-bar even more domestic tasks into our working day?! More...

A few weeks back I had an email from SplashAbout asking whether I would like to review one of their products, Isabella and I said Yes Please! So a few days later a rather exciting parcel arrived with a float jacket in Isabella’s size! Now for those of you that know me quite well you know that I do get a little freaked out around water. More...

Share my tips on how to be an organised mum and Let me know yours More...

Over the summer holidays Return2WorkMums worked with some Mums on their return to work plans. Understanding your starting position and all its strengths and weakneses is the best place to start. Here are some supporting notes to help you on your way... More...

Over the last ten years bullying has gone from something that went on in school and out in the street to something that goes on all day and night. Mobile phones and social networking sites provide easy ways for bullies to target their victims and make it difficult for those targeted to get away from. How should children deal with this? More...

Love the taste of homemade bread but can't be bothered with all the kneading? This is perfect easy recipe for you. More...

I gave a talk yesterday on safe social networking at a conference called Mind the Gap in Glasgow. It focuses on youth work and youth studies and attracts a range of experts from across the world so I was interested to gauge opinion on children and social networking. More...

Lunch waste could quite easily be reduced if we stopped buying pre-packed convenience products and reused our bottles, food containers and sandwich wrapping. Apart from reducing the amount of waste being sent to our overflowing landfills, packing a waste free school lunch is a great way to introduce children to the concepts of reusing and recycling and encourage them to become mindful consumers. More...

Carrot farmers in the US are adopting techniques usually employed by junk food brands to encourage people to eat more carrots More...

I am the lucky Mum of a fab 4yr old fella (Kieran) and am 27weeks pregnant with little fella 2! I thoroughly enjoyed the summer holidays with Kieran but was ever mindful of the fact that from 2nd Sept, he would be at “Big School”. He went off ever so well, not a backwards glance to his poor Mum, (traitor!) and I was very brave and didn’t cry (felt the lump form and jumped on the nearest Mum I didn’t know quite well enough to want to cry in front of, and walked home with her!)............ More...

When Emma asked me to share with you why I try to be a natural parent and how I came to it I had to smile. It's something I've asked myself a number of times and have even wanted to write about on my own blog http://www.diaryofafirstchild.com, but have never really been able to find the words. So I guess the best place to start is at the beginning...... More...

With 4 young children to raise, and a desire to be a stay at home mother (I really don't see the point in having to work to pay somebody else to take care of my children) the onus really is on my other half to provide for his family. And at this point, I should mention, that this was a joint decision, and one that we both feel very strongly about. (AND my OH does a fantastic job of providing, by the way!)..... More...

To my Norbert, Firstly, I should apologise that you have been nicknamed Norbert. It really was no fault of mine, but a colleague at work saw a van on the motorway one day that said Norbert on the side. We started to call you that and it sort of stuck and sort of suited you..... More...

Hello! I'm not Emma, I'm Hayley! I'm popping by from Singlemummy.net seeing as Emma is currently away she invited me to pop by and write a guest post! So here I am! Well thinking about what to write for Emmas adoring fans wasn't half hard work?! And then I spotted Emma's post regarding prices of toys and I knew exactly what to write about!.... More...

I have come to the realisation recently that I’m not the perfect mother, far from it, actually I’m rather crap at it sometimes. A while ago I write a post called 5 Reasons I’m Going to Hell, so I thought I list the 10 reasons I’m a crap mum.... More...

Would you be more likely to recycle a container if you had to pay a deposit on it and return the container in order to get a refund? More...

When is the right time to give your toddler a pillow? This is a question I have been pondering for some time. From birth we are advised to lie our babies flat on their backs for maximum safety but at what point do they suddenly become old enough to sleep with a pillow? No-one tells you these things! More...

Gossip from the MADs Awards ceremony More...

Apart from waking my daughter as I giggled at this, I am now also hungry More...

Your breast milk contains numerous valuable components to help your baby thrive—many that the formula industry is unable to replicate. Here are some of the most important ingredients found in breast milk and how they benefit your child. More...

Sometime ceasarean sections are necessary and life saving. And sometimes they are simply ludicrous. It is difficult to know when they are really needed when there is so much money to be made from them More...

helping pre-school children understand time and learn the days of the week More...

Taxpayers could be forced to pay an extra £2.5 billion a year under European Union plans to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay, it has been announced. More...

Photoshoot and caledar in aid of breastfeeding awareness and raising funds for lactation consultants and breastfeeding support. More...

Choosing the right suitcase for a child can be a bit of a headache. We have put together this easy guide to explore the kind of issues you should be thinking about and to help you choose the best piece of luggage for you and the child you are buying it for. More...

To celebrate that we are now shipping abroad quote KT2abroad at checkout and get 5% discount on your next item shipped outside UK by end of month! Feel free to share :). More...

We've just had a fantastic, frugal (ish) birthday party, come and share.... More...

Teenagers will learn how to use a condom and obtain the morning after pill as part of the first GCSE-style qualification in sex. More...

Spending a childhood wrapped in cotton wool is no preparation for adult life, argues Toby Young. More...

David Cameron spoke eloquently on his father's death. Poet John Burnside, who wrote a memoir of his own father, reflects on the myth and reality of family More...

In a bold experiment, Chris Wheal gave his teenage son complete control of his own monthly budget, from cricket kit to underwear. So did he save or splurge? More...

Where did my cookbook obsession start.... More...

The moment I realised my little girl was growing up.... More...

I'll be honest, I never know what to write about when I'm writing on someone else's blog and I spent ages trying to think of a suitably witty or clever subject, however, I failed miserably at that so I decided to stick to what I know and share a recipe for the most amazing biscuits you have ever tasted (if you don't count Jaffa cakes and Hobnobs that is)..... More...

I'll be honest, I never know what to write about when I'm writing on someone else's blog and I spent ages trying to think of a suitably witty or clever subject, however, I failed miserably at that so I decided to stick to what I know and share a recipe for the most amazing biscuits you have ever tasted (if you don't count Jaffa cakes and Hobnobs that is).... More...

I am not a morning person. No, wait, I'll rephrase that. I am so not a morning person! I am a night owl. This is by virtue of the fact that, since the age of thirteen or so, I have been a chronic insomniac. Being up most of the night (I am typing this sitting in my pajamas, wide awake when I should be sweetly dreaming) doesn't really allow for a bright and happy morning!... More...

Peter Crouch has confirmed the tabloid rumours that he and girlfriend Abbey Clancy are expecting a baby, but has asked for privacy, saying that Abbey More...

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and wife Jools have announced the arrival of their fourth child - a little boy called Buddy. Proud dad Jamie used Twitter More...

Something strange happens when you become a parent and it’s that everybody suddenly feels that they can pass judgement on your life. For me it started when I was first pregnant with Chick. As many of you will know this was somewhat of a (lovely?) surprise for me and rightly or wrongly I decided not to tell her Dad straight away.... More...

Apparently 8 years old is almost grown up - I need some advice quickly.... More...

We got sent a copy of ToothFairy to review which is out to buy tomorrow. I would be lying if I said we sat to watch it with Oli. Instead we grabbed a takeaway and used it as our Saturday night film once he had gone to bed... More...

Television personality Myleene Klass has announced that she is pregnant with her second child. - All the top celebrity news, gossip, features and alerts updated every day. More...

Most of you have heard of The MADs and if you haven't.. what rock have you been sitting under for the last few months? The MADs is the brainchild of Sally Whittle who blogs over at Who's The Mummy & Blogger.Ed. The MADs stands for Mummy & Daddy Bloggers and a awards ceremony was held last Monday evening at Butlins in Bognor Regis to celebrate the best in parent blogging. Unfortunately I wasn't there to pick up a award (next year will be my year!) but was invited along as a guest... More...

It might be regarded as an expensive toy by lots of adults, but to thousands of toddlers, Apple's iPad has fast become an essential part of their daily routine. More...

The one-stop-social-media-shop that is about.me - coming soon. Get ahead and reserve your about.me name now! More...

Domestic cooking was chucked aside by feminist voices of the Sixties as an irrelevance, an icon of unfairness to women. More...

I was asked what my best value free family entertainment was this summer , now as Oli isn't old enough for school the summer holidays still feel like any other day to us. We do have a problem with the local soft play/swimming pool being packed and even the local park which is our number one free source of entertainment is jam packed... More...

A new report by the CDC reveals that, though three out of four new mothers breastfeed their newborns, the rate of breastfeeding drops by half by the time the babies are six months old. More...

Full text as Democratic first lady says today's children, especially blacks, may be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents. More...

BBC Newborns: Feeding Tips and techniques for feeding your new baby, whether breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. More...

A how-to guide to bottle feeding your baby. More...

Do you need to limit children;s screen time and how do you do it? More...

We are lucky to have great locak parks More...

Why am I made to feel the odd one out because I enjoy my childrens company? More...

The 'tantrum' fairy has recently hit my house and I'm not liking. Not one tiny bit. I had my third tantrum from Oli at 4am this morning. It's the 3rd one we've experienced in the last couple of weeks... More...

A step-by-step guide for a nanny screening process that helps parents make an informed decision and choose the best possible nanny for their kids, ensuring their well being and safety. More...

PREGNANT former S Club 7 singer works out with personal trainer in the park More...

Great family days out around the British Isles, from beachcombing in Suffolk to sheepshearing in Yorkshire. More...

Leo Hickman: How does a canal boat, with its diesel engine and onboard bathroom, compare with living in a 'normal' home? More...

How to cope with a fussy eater and keep sane in the process More...

Yay! I've been selected to become a QuinnyCaster , I was so surprised to hear I had been chosen especially when I saw that they had been 3000 applications. What is a QuinnyCaster? Quinny came up with the great idea of selecting mums and dads involved in social media networking to become 'Quinny Casters' aka road testers with a twist. More...

We got sent a boppy breastfeeding and support pillow to try out and as I couldn't breastfeed with Oli , I'm not currently breastfeeding so I asked the lovely Vic to try it out and tell me what she thought about the boppy.... More...

Instead of blogging this weekend I thought I would use any spare time I had to read some blogs instead. My google reader has gone crazy from neglection and the thought of trying to sieve through it made me feel a little crazy. More...

Fantastic childrens cook book called cool2cook2 More...

Things that I am greatful for this week More...

It is not often I let Mini loose with the face paints, he turned me in to a witch! More...

I thought this was already the norm having tweets from Women in labour , I know I've seen a fair few tweets from my pregnant twitter friends from when there waters have gone right up to the moment they have to do the business and again tweeted when baby was born. More...

The ideal behind the Magic Mat is that it sticks to a flat surface and then it holds the bowl/plate in place preventing slips and spills. And did it work? More...

We’re cracking the glass ceiling only to hit a new barrier: not just the ­traditionally long hours expected at the top, but a newer ‘always on’ ­culture says GABY HINSLIFF. More...

You're never too young to benefit from organic food, says Lynda Brown More...

Primark says it regrets upsetting a mother who was approached while breastfeeding and told to use a changing room or leave the store. More...

A look at the pros and cons of feeding an infant formula as the main source of nutrition. Covers convenience, cost, and the mother's dietary considerations. More...

Amid growing concerns among parents throughout the country, a U.S. Senator is asking Abbott Laboratories why it appears the company waited a week after More...

This is about handling challenging behaviour in children generally and also specifically the behaviour of your child with autism/ADHD/Downs or other disabilites. More...

We're often asked whether it's best to choose a suitcase or rucksack on wheels for a child. Here we weigh up the pros and cons of both to help make your decision easier. More...

First minister Alex Salmond at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment conference says that Scotland could theoretically generate all its electricity from renewable sources by 2025 More...

Like Harry Potter, Charlie and Lola has become such an industry that you could easily miss what was remarkable about Child's original books. Apart from the sheer visual delight they offer a shrewd and comical vision of the little battles of family life. Not least over food. More...

September's bake it challenge from Cooking , Cakes & Children was Apple Crumble Cupcakes , as soon I saw Amy's picture I couldnt wait to make them. The fact I was staying at Vic's ( Glowstars ) house didnt even stop me , we edited the recipe to dairy free butter and set the boys to work.... More...

The lovely people at Very.co.uk heard that I was having a wardrobe crisis over what to wear for The MADs so they kindly let me choose a dress from there fabulous online dress section... More...

It contains traditional nursery rhymes such as Humpty Dumpty & The Grand Old Duke Of York which have been made into different versions for a slightly different approach to the classics.... More...

The British Dental Health Foundation has fully supported the ‘Kick out the sweets, bring on the healthy treats’ campaign, which was rolled out earlier this month in association with the Department of Health’s Change4Life scheme. The campaign is set to focus upon promoting the benefits of a healthy mouth on a healthy body and ultimately encourages families to continue to visit the dentist. More...

The idea that pregnancy becomes dangerous after 42 weeks is out of date, says Viv Groskop, whose own third baby was nearly three weeks late More...

I'm about to disappear on maternity leave, which I gather is not always conducive to keeping up with your reading. All tips very welcome More...

Jamie Oliver has taken a break from criticising the eating habits of the nation, and has instead turned his famously sharp tongue towards his fell More...

Yes, we noticed it too: the weather just got really cold! Whilst we were just starting to think about buying our new winter wardrobes, winter crep More...

Oscar-winning actress is reportedly thinking of adopting from India More...

Comedian and actor confirms his girlfriend is pregnant More...

Corrie actress is campaigning for more investment into premature births after giving birth to her stillborn son early More...

You know what phrase I abhor, sometimes? "All that matters." I dislike it, specifically, when people confuse it with "the most important thing that matters." And I dislike it most in the cases of two particular topics: birth and breastfeeding.... More...

Research shows using formula can cause health problems in later life, as children can develop unnaturally large appetites More...

The cost and effort of breastfeeding vs bottlefeeding More...

Find out more about the Doidy Cup and stand a chance of winning one! More...

"No touch" rules discouraging teachers from restraining and comforting children are to be scrapped, Education Secretary Michael Gove says. More...

That's the latest 'lets-make-you-feel-like-a-bad-mother-for-not-breastfeeding' article to hit the papers. Will they ever stop trying to make us feel guilty with these silly studies? I've blogged many a times in the past on the whole bottle feeding vs breastfeeding debate. Actually let me re-word that because there is nothing to be debated, on the bottle feeding and breastfeeding issue that many of us Mothers seem to face. More...

Free marketing tips and advice from Sarah Ainslie Marketing More...

A report suggests some 250 Sure Start children's centres could be threatened with closure within a year. More...

Prime minister battles to calm Conservative nerves amid fears government has made first big mistake More...

TimesOnline has just published an article on the NEW swine flu vaccine - and recommends that pregnant women ask for this in addition to last year's if they had it. More...

Government sources indicated this afternoon that a tax break for married couples would be introduced in this Parliament. More...

British researchers found the calorie-controlled regime almost halved cancer-causing hormones in women at high risk of the disease. More...

KiddieBase is a new baby & children's shopping website with a difference. We are a collection of lots of quality, innovative retailers selling baby and childrens' gifts, clothes, art, totally new things and more! More...

KiddieBase co-owner/director, Karen, recently took managing her work/life balance to a new level by delivering her baby literally hours after she and her business partner, Antonia, delivered their new shopping site www.kiddiebase.co.uk KiddieBase brings together the best of shopping for babies and children on the Internet. More...

Contact us to find out more about Diddi Dance and class locations. More...

These are so simple to make , only take a few minutes to prepare and have just a 15 minutes baking time. More...

Rapper is latest rock ‘n’ roll dad to clean up his act More...

Get ready for Halloween with this easy to make pumpkin garland More...

Are you viewing primary schools ready for your little one starting next year? This is our guide to some of the questions you should think about asking! More...

Well before they can speak, toddlers can communicate using gestures alone. But will learning to baby sign help comedian Alex Horne and young Tom have their first father-and-son chat? More...

Children who spend longer than two hours a day in front of a computer or TV are more likely to suffer psychological difficulties than other youngsters, a UK study suggests. More...

Drinking one or two units of alcohol a week during pregnancy does not raise the risk of developmental problems in the child, suggests research. More...

Researchers say they have found the first direct evidence of a genetic link to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. More...

Tens of thousands of pupils are falling behind in English or maths by the time they leave primary school, official figures showed today More...

Former EastEnders actress admits she was upset about having a caesarean, how she’s feeling rough post-labour and announces her baby daughter’s name! More...

Former Spice Girl Mel B has two children by two different fathers, neither of whom is her husband, Stephen Belafonte.  But the star isn’t pro More...

New mums Natalie Cassidy and Dannii Minogue have both spoken out this week about their reluctance to snap back into shape straight having their ba More...

Whether you have a pram to push or your quickly expanding bump to carry, as winter approaches sensible boots that are comfortable, but still look More...

Lily Allen has announced that she, and partner Sam Cooper are expecting their first child. The singer, best known for hit songs such as Smile and The Fear, is More...

Halloween Hotlist- Fancy dress for all ages. As we enter October my children have one thing on their minds and it involves dressing up and going out to More...

Last year when it came to buying Christmas presents for Oli , I was still in the shock stage of actually having a child to share Christmas with. I always wondered as I was growing up what it would be like when it came to having my own kids on this special day and I had visions of spending lots and lots of money on presents for them.... More...

Oli got sent a Goodnight Iggle Piggle to review a couple of weeks ago and he's still taking it pretty much everywhere with him. When I first saw in the box I wasn't quite sure it would be 'fun' enough for my toddler. He's not really a In The Night Garden fan so we didn't think he would express the same excitement as a big fan , but this didn't bother him at all. I suppose he's at the age still where the make doesn't matter as long as he can have 'fun' with it... More...

Come and join in the next cooking with kids challenge.... More...

Do you give your kids chores to do? I've just found a great site that do free downloadable chore charts and now I just need some ideas.... More...

A puppy? At 34 weeks pregnant? Really!? Are we totally bonkers... share your views. More...

Social media can be used for more than just targeting customers. Here are some tips and advice for helping you build collaborative working partnerships with like-minded people and businesses and using this to create opportunity. More...

There are so many stories about maternity at work, so many high profile tribunal cases and so much regulation, it is hardly surprising people get in a muddle about what rights and obligations really exist. Here are some of our favourites... More...

Effective web copy is what persuades the reader to take the next step and ‘do’ something, e.g. buy from you, sign-up to your newsletter, use your services. Writing optimised copy is the art of producing readable content that also incorporates specific search terms... More...

The number of stay-at-home mums has reached an all-time low as families face record levels of financial pressure and struggle to make ends meet. Acco More...

Moving day however was one of the easiest parts of the whole house-buying process, which is surprising, given that I have a 15 month old. Here is how I got through it! More...

The OneLife nappy system is one which features a cotton wrap nappy and a water-resistent outer wrap. The inner nappy is a one-size-fits-all cotton nappy which is shaped around your baby. More...

Our investigation shows that many so-called light or healthy versions of major food brands are often very similar to the original. More...

I like a good fairytale story , you know the one where something bad happens to someone and then the hero comes to rescue them... The Chile Miners became trapped back on August the 5th when the main tunnel access collapsed. They were found to be alive on the 17th day when rescuers sent down a probe 700m down to them, the miners sent back up a note to say they were alive. The space that they continued to live in for the next 2 months was apparently the same size as a small flat... More...

It's no secret that the Internet is a big BIG place , which is and can be just as scary as the real world. I know we all want to pretend that it's as safe as being wrapped in cotton wool, but the truth is it's not... More...

Surely, I’m not the only mum in the world who is not very good at crafts, I make the effort and we actually do quite a lot of crafty things but not many of them turn out like they were supposed to. My favourite crafts are the ones that take hardly any preparation and as little mess as possible so I thought I would start a Quick Craft Club to share my mess free easy kids crafts with you each week. More...

So what will this week bring? It seems to be that the word of the month has been fairness, although I fail to see what is fair about taking child benefit from families where one parent is in the higher tax bracket, especially is like us, I am not working. More...

The loss of my father never dulls and I still miss him even now More...

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

How do you handle the pressure of all the toy adverts on childrens TV? More...

All children are unique, they are wonderful souls and a joy to be around. But what do you do when your children are bright? More...

Some great Halloween Craft ideas More...

I like a good fairytale story , you know the one where something bad happens to someone and then the hero comes to rescue them... More...

There's so many places you can go for those essential Christmas presents but how about ordering them online? You wont have to worry about being in a busy shop , long queues or even having to carry everything home. Tesco Direct have a fantastic selection of toys online which means you don't even have to leave the sofa to purchase everything off your child's Christmas list. More...

We like the Playskool Ball 'n' Gear Centre as it's kept Oli well entertained. It's one of those toys that are great value for providing your child with interaction and fun. It's available to buy from Toys R Us as well as other toy shops. Ideal Christmas present for any toddler! More...

We've been given two copies to give away to two lucky readers , all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a copy is to let me know in the comments section is what would your pirate name would be if you were a pirate? More...

From pretty early on in my pregnancy I had decided to breastfeed. I never bought bottles with my newborn but we were given a steriliser and bottles during late pregnancy as a gift. I never intended to use them until my return to work required it... More...

We decided back when I was pregnant that I would become a SAHM (stay at home mother) for the first year of Oli’s life. We accepted there and then that money may be a struggle for that year but it was something I was willing to give up to see all his firsts. Being at home and seeing him crawl across the room and then later on walk across the room was simply priceless. I knew I had made the right decision. More...

Breastfeeding is always something that I wanted to do. Whilst pregnant with all my children I would day dream of sitting down breastfeeding my little one with everything going well, a picture perfect scene with a beautiful rainbow suddenly appearing over my house as my perfect mummy moment is achieved. More...

As I talk to more and more people the one thing they always say is “It must be difficult having an autistic child “. This has got me thinking: is it any more difficult to have an autistic child than a ‘normal’ child. Well I’m going to say NO there is no difference, do you know why? More...

Most babies and young children love bath time. It’s a great sensory experience for them as they enjoy the warmth, texture and buoyancy of the water and a good way to wind down before bed time. More...

I’ve always been proud of my three year-old son, Isaac. From his first steps, to remembering to say “please” and “thank you”, to the paintings he proudly thrusts at me when I get in from work, pretty much everything he does warms my heart in the way only a son or daughter can. More...

This BBC article about the school toilets really hit home with me. It speaks about how dirt and bullies lead to children avoiding the toilets... More...

I recently found out about this set of videos of real mums and their small steps towards a greener future. These are all little things that each of us can do to make a small difference. Lots of small differences add up to make bigger differences. More...

Many moms are surprised to learn in my Starting Solids Workshop that I do not recommend rice cereal as baby’s first food. I have a few reasons for this: More...

I love seeing the way Oli is growing up and how his toy style is changing. I admit shaking a rattle constantly for 5 months was boring. He then went to a stage where everything including my slippers were fun to play with. I remember having these visions of baby born , football in hand a few days later More...

Visit Glowstars Reviews for your chance to win a Ben 10 Alien Force Plumber's Communicator. More...

Editorial: The organisation has based its work on the truth that most brain development occurs in the first 24 months More...

How do you encourage outdoor play when it's cold and rainy? Top tips and a plea for more ideas. More...

TfL expect the project will cover operating costs within three years and will then go on to meet implementation costs More...

Such a dull and dreary day here, some baking was needed to cheer. Behold a chocolate and blackberry cake. A classic chocolate cake: 8 oz sugar and 8oz butter More...

I feel like I am coming to the end of an era. Lara has been wearing reusable nappies ever since she was 6 weeks old. We've done so well. But, over the past month we have been struggling More...

A simple resource with a few notes about breastfeeding through Cholera. More...

A few hints and tips to stop your baby biting while feeding. More...

Returning to work often ends the breastfeeding relationship. Here are 12 tips to help you maintain it despite going back to full time employment More...

For wrapping paper with a cause this Christmas season ;) More...

Should parents be taking a more active role in educating their children? What do you think? More...

BumGenius have just launched their new range of 'Mini Socialite' nappies in the UK. They are a limited edition range of brightly coloured One Size reusable nappies with some gorgeous abstract designs by designer Chelsea Perry. My favourite design is the yellow one called 'Free Spirit' but Lara looked pretty groovy in the blue one too (Retail Therapy). I love the fact that the designs are quite grown up and not cutsey at all. More...

Hand the pumpkins over to the children with these great ideas for child-friendly halloween pumpkins. More...

Get crafty this Halloween and make a spooky picture More...

Whether you want a simple or extravagant Halloween party, these ideas will give your festivities the gruesom wow! factor More...

I'm Mummy & he's Daddy and as much as we love each other and respect that we are both different people with different opinions when it comes to parenting our Son , our parenting skills can often clash. The whole Mummy Vs Daddy came to light on two different occasions this week. More...

Back when Oli was several months old he had a habit of wanting to bounce , every time we picked him up he just wanted to bounce and he even attempted to bounce whilst crawling... More...

The latest baby competition to hit the scene has been causing controversy. You know those competitions where you submit your cutest photo of your little cherry blossom and then get every Tom, Dick & Harry that you know or even don't know to vote for them... More...

I'm not sure who was more excited about the Fisher Price play party that we were invited too, I was excited about seeing some blogging friends and finding out all about Fisher Price , Daddy was excited about meeting Tamzin Outhwaite and Oli was naturally excited about the toys. We went along to The Baby Show in Earls Court, London which Fisher Price sponsor and run the creche. More...

David Cameron Announced plans to enforce a £400 a week limit on housing benefit payments given out to people entitled. The current limit is a whopping £1,000 a week for a four bedroom house and an even bigger £2000 a week payout for a 5 bedroom! untill this article was published I had no idea that there were those sorts of limits in place. More...

This is most definitely not the sponsored post you think it is. More...

The singer and husband Nick Cannon ended months of speculation by confirming they are currently expecting a child on U.S. TV early on Thursday. More...

Ghost walks, murder mystery, haunted houses and pumpkins galore, at events for all the family across the UK More...

Quiet resorts with good nursery slopes, family-friendly facilities and a long season so you can go as early as Christmas or as late as Easter More...

Been there readers recommend their favourite walks in the woods to enjoy autumn colours More...

Fashionistas descended on our nation’s capital for London Fashion Week this week, and some of them brought their kids with them! The gurgle team s More...

With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about those Christmas toys to put under the tree for your little ones.  We all wan More...

The mid-season sales are in full flow across the British high street, which means that if your bump is steadily growing, now is the perfect time t More...

There has never been a better reason to eat healthily. Over the next 9 months you are about to create an amazing new life. The nutritional demand on your body to develop your baby means you need all the essential nutrients you can get and every bite counts. Nutritionist Victoria Greaves Dip ION provides you with your own 40-Week plan. More...

Produced by a group of mothers who between them have more than 20 children, this is a great (in our opinion!) list as to what you need with you at birth-time. Packing your hospital bag will be made much easier with this useful checklist. More...

Introducing B Orgnaic Skincare - gentle, organic skincare for babies, mummies and ladies. Chance to win one of two skin care sets. More...

Fairy cakes with a jammy difference! Great one to make with the kids - they seem to love them! More...

Today was Simba’s first ever Christmas play, his first year at nursery. To say I was apprehensive about it would have been an understatement. I was bricking it for him. I had a pretty good idea how it was going to go, my brother did too, he even said to me why is he doing it when you know on the day he wont. More...

So according to this article Debenhams, a pretty high end department store have conducted research which suggests teachers are getting expensive presents, on average £50 is spent on teachers, according to this research. More...

When my son was born I thought the worst things we would have to deal with would be those occasional bad nappies and projectile vomiting moments. We were wrong. By the time Oli was 6 months we had the issue of teething to deal with. Every baby is different so this can happen at any time. Here are my tips: More...

Baby Signing Mummy HQ loves nothing better than to be able to help other parents find the best there is out there. I was delighted when Organix got in touch and asked me to review their christmas selection box. More...

How old were you before you were allowed to play out? More...

Did you know the Hogwarts Express is currently at the National Railway Museum York? More...

Really basic receipes that children can make all by themselves More...

I never thought Build a Bear would be for boys, but mine loved it More...

who knew that decorating a little girl's room could be so much fun? More...

1 in 4 pregnacies end in m/c More...

How caring, gifted teaching can make a difference in the life of an autistic child. More...

Have games consoles and health & safety stunted our children's ability to play? Don't listen to the doom-mongers – childhood fun is alive and kicking More...

When should you start teaching your baby to read? Great tips on how to raise a reader. More...

Parents-Parenting Advice-Parental Guidance-Free Parenting Tips More...

Take this survey about family matters and be in with a chance of winning £150 Amazon vouchers More...

I have blogged in Frugaliscious (Frugal + Delicious) about my edible sparklers More...

A life no less ordinary. What a stay at home mom really does! More...

It’s Official: Why you no longer need to feel guilty for being a working mum More...

A little under a year ago I blogged about choosing childcare for Lara who was going to be 7 months old when I returned to work. It was a long and stressful process that required a lot of thought. One year on, I have to start the whole process all over again. I've moved house and in the new year I will be upping my hours so I need to find childcare in my local area – the sooner the better. I can't believe I have to start from scratch on the search for suitable childcare. More...

I’ve written about my sons birth a few times, mainly around his birthday etc but as many women will know who have suffered with traumatic births it doesn’t take allot for the memories to come up again. GhostWriterMummy has posted about hers and was enquiring on BMB as to anyone else who had suffered a traumatic birth, and as someone said on her FB wall when someone mentions it it all comes spilling out again. More...

Simba is 4 now, I’m not suprised that he has a new obsession, since he was young it was Thomas the Tank engine, everything was Thomas and we had to watch DVDs hundreds of times over. He would spot Thomas merchandise in the shops from a mile away, it was like he had a sense for it. More...

With just a month to go until she gives birth to her second son, Penny Lancaster is busy trying to squeeze in some last –minute shopping. Penny an More...