Childcare
Tip of the Day: How to survive returning to work after maternity leave
It can be a real shock to the system when you return to work after having been on maternity leave. Some women are ...
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Nurseries impose ban on birthday cake
A group of nurseries in the north-west of England have banned children from celebrating their birthdays with sweets or cake ...
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Ask Joanne - My son is unhappy at nursery
What's your biggest challenge when it comes to family life? Send your questions and dilemmas to experienced life coach ...
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Tip of the Day: Check if your child's school is closed for the election
Even if you're sick to death of cheesy politicians grinning at you from every billboard, TV screen and leaflet, at least ...
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Choosing a childminder: questions to ask
Going back to work after the birth of a child is the first decision many mothers have to make. The next decision is ...
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How will the big three political parties help families?
Were you one of the millions of people who watched the big election debate last week between David Cameron, Gordon Brown and ...
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis: One mum's story
Multiple Sclerosis remains a much misunderstood condition, which affects many people in a variety of ways. Parents with ...
Continue reading >How before- and after-school clubs benefit deaf parents
Deaf parents who send their children to hearing schools often encounter an element of loneliness and a lack of involvement in ...
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Parents want clearer standards for nursery food
Do you know what your kids eat when they're at nursery? A recent study of 1,000 parents, conducted for the Better Nursery ...
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Tip of the Day: How to prepare your child for starting nursery
Preparing to send your child off to nursery for the very first time can be daunting. Many parents worry about what they ...
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Cost of raising a child reaches £200,000
The average cost of bringing up a child until they are 21 has reached £200,000 for the first time, it has been ...
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Childcare workers accused of punishing children with pickling salt
Parents in Pennsylvania, USA, have filed a lawsuit against five childcare workers at a YMCA centre for giving children alum ...
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