Money & work
Tip of the Day - How to save money in the school holidays
Some UK schools have already shut up shop for the summer, and the rest will be finishing up the term over the next few weeks. ...
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Real life story: I'm going to be a midwife!
Melanie Gray, a mother of two from Minnesota, joins us for a second week to discuss the midwives who inspired her to train as ...
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Mixed news for families in the Budget
The Conservative and Lib Dem coalition government announced its first Budget yesterday - so are families winners or losers? ...
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Modern dads are better at parenting - new study
Modern fathers are more likely to think being a good dad means "being there, being present, spending time and being ...
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New mums are being forced back to work by debt worries
New research has found that many mothers are being forced to go back to work after having a baby because they are worried ...
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Millions of parents could lose out in child benefit reforms
The Government is considering a radical reform of child benefits, including stopping payments to millions of families when ...
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Are you a radical homemaker?
If you decide to put your career on hold when you start a family it can feel as if you're swimming against the tide. Such ...
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Tip of the Day: How to save energy at home
Even though by this time of year we don't usually have the heating on, those household bills keep on coming. If only we ...
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Should Child Trust Funds be scrapped?
A campaign has been launched to save Child Trust Funds (CTFs) from being scrapped. The scheme is expected to be one of the ...
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Tip of the Day: A great family holiday offer
Recently we looked at some of the best deals on UK hotels for families. With the restrictions on flights still happening, ...
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Who's the best role model for your children?
The most popular role models chosen by mums for their children are Richard Branson and JK Rowling, according to a new poll. ...
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Tip of the Day: How to teach your child about money
Last week we looked at the rights and wrongs of taking money that belongs to your child. But if you want to make your ...
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