Relationships

Why is managing the home still 'mum's job'?

By Carrie Dunn, Oct 27, 2011

why are the family budget, the chores and the weekly shop still seen by so many - including the prime minister - as something women ought to be getting on with?

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The A-Z of pepping up your sex life post kids

By Laura Kemp, Oct 17, 2011

Here's our guide to boosting your sex life after children... A is for the Art of Seduction You've been together for longer than you care to remember and marital relations have taken a dip. To relight that fire, you need to relearn the art of seduction.

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Mother-in-laws are no joke for a quarter of women!

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 7, 2011

Ah, mother-in-laws. Try as they might, there is always SOMETHING they don't get quite right, isn't there?

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Mum really does know best, it's official!

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 7, 2011

The old adage 'mum knows best' has been proved true by some new research! In a survey of almost 1900 UK adults, researchers from the family history website Genes Reunited found that it is mum who is heralded as the giver of the wisest words.

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New mum survival guide: A job for every visitor

By Emma Hartfield, Sep 30, 2011

Most people are only too aware what a challenge it is getting to grips with new parenthood, so will be eager to offer some help. Here's a job for all your new baby visitors

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Sexless relationships: How one couple lived in a 'celibate' partnership

By parentdish.co.uk, Sep 29, 2011

Last week a French woman hit the headlines when she sued her husband for almost £9,000 for refusing to have sex with her 'for a period of several years' during their 21 year marriage.

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Our favourite on-screen mums

By Liz Stansfield, Sep 21, 2011

From pack-a-punch Helen in The Incredibles to mum-who-can-sort-out-anything Marge, here’s a few of our favourite film and TV mums who have made us laugh and cry over their years on the big and small screen.

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I thought my baby wouldn't recognise her dad when he came home from sea

By Eleanor Tucker, Sep 2, 2011

Dale, 34, from Somerset, knew what she was getting into by marrying someone in the Royal Navy. But that didn’t make it any easier when her husband, Steve had to go to sea just weeks after their daughter Poppy was born…

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Sex after children: Britmums share their experiences and advice

By parentdish.co.uk, Aug 24, 2011

If the thought of canoodling after childbirth leaves you running for the hills, we've got advice, shared experiences and top tips from Britmums to get nookie back on the agenda in your house.

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Sara Cox launches Tesco Mum of the Year competition

By Liz Stansfield, Aug 17, 2011

Tesco’s search for the most amazing mum is in full swing - with mum of three, Sara Cox launching the annual event.

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15 family events every mum dreads

By Marianne Kavanagh, Jul 17, 2011

Life with a family is full on. Whether you’re a new mum with a tiny person or a seasoned pro with teens in tow, there are certain things that just aren’t enjoyable. How many of these do you dread?

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What not to say to a mum

By Liz Stansfield, Jun 25, 2011

We’ve all had those moments where you want to scream at, or give a good slap, to someone who comes out with an unfortunate comment about you or your children. Here’s our top ten

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