A recent trawl of the internet found me browsing ‘Mumsnet’ – the well-known and seemingly well loved website dedicated to motherhood. I happened to come across a thread on the discussion boards titled, “What other ‘Dad’ things do I need to learn?”. As I’m waiting to become an adoptive father […]
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The Christmas 2010 toy lists are out, and you can bet there are plenty of children already begging their parents for the latest must have gizmo, but it seems not all kids are quite so materialistic. There aren’t many children who don’t like presents, but in a recent survey, over […]
The UK government’s spending review has impacted a wide variety of departments and services. Here’s our potted guide to how it will affect families, parents and those in education. Education “Train to Gain” programme axed University teaching budget cut by 40% Further education budget cut by 25% Science budget to […]
This is an archived post and the deal within has now expired. The leaves are changing colour, and summer is well and truly over, so what better time to reminisce about those fun summer days out you spent with your family? For us, a trip to West Wittering beach had […]
Britain has received a very low score on family friendliness, according to a report published yesterday by The Family and Parenting Institute. A number of family charities are not at all surprised. Matt Buttery, CEO of Family Matters Institute, says, “Fathers are increasingly feeling the pressure of having to work […]
This post has been removed because it promotes Nestlé, a company which Family Relationships Magazine does not wish to promote. Unfortunately, Nestlé is involved in a number of aggressive marketing campaigns in developing countries that undermine breastfeeding and the healthy upbringing of children.
The intimate thoughts of a man who is not yet a father, yet so desperately wants to be. Sometimes shocking, always heartfelt. And, as yet, no end in sight. Pain of History We’ve been trying to conceive for over five years now, and we’ve been through our unfair share of […]
You don’t have to look far to find someone talking about increasing levels of childhood obesity caused by poor diets and lack of exercise. Now, Weight Watchers in the USA is starting an initiative to encourage parents to get their kids active, eating well, and ultimately being both happy and […]
After yesterday’s breakdown of the Labour Party Manifesto comes the Conservatives’ attempt to win over voters. How does the Tory plan for Government affect families? Here are the main points gleaned from their manifesto. Finances The Conservative Party plans top scrap tax credits for families with an overall income of […]
As Britain’s political parties start launching their manifestos, we take a top-line look at what it would mean for families, should that party gain overall control of Parliament and stick to their election pledges. Labour Gordon Brown unveiled The Labour Party Manifesto 2010. What does it mean for families? Living […]
Inspired by how much money I was spending on baby stuff, I started up my baby and nursery shop “Hello Baby” in 2007, about six months after my first daughter, Scarlett, was born. It has been an interesting experience and very hard work. Working for yourself is not for the […]
The imminent separation of a couple, particularly those with children, can be painful for friends and extended family as well as for those directly involved, yet those surrounding a couple often play a significant role in working things through. A YouGov survey of one thousand separated parents (with children under […]