Tara King

Tara King

Features writer

Tara King is a mum to two small boys. She juggles life in the playground with her career as a journalist and blogger. She specialises in lifestyle, parenting and travel writing and one of her career highlights was interviewing Lord Alan Sugar - and not being fired.

The joys of family camping

The joys of family camping

By Tara King, May 21, 2012

Imagine the scene: a crackling log fire, you're wrapped up in blankets sipping hot chocolate or a glass of wine whilst gazing at the stars, kids tucked up fast asleep after a care-free day running free in the countryside. Camping can be blissful.

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The allure of Deadly 60

The allure of Deadly 60

By Tara King, May 21, 2011

BBC There's an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation in the foyer of the Beck theatre in Hayes. The average age of ...

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My teen watches porn

My teen watches porn

By Tara King, Apr 5, 2011

Whether we like it or not children are being exposed to pornography online. With the ever easier online access through smart ...

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'Pregnant man' goes bankrupt but still planning fourth child

'Pregnant man' goes bankrupt but still planning fourth child

By Tara King, Mar 23, 2011

The world's most famous pregnant man (yes, you did read that right!), Thomas Beatie, 37, and his wife Nancy Beatie, 48, have ...

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Best apps for young children

Best apps for young children

By Tara King, Mar 20, 2011

Any parent with an iPhone wonders how they ever survived without one. Not only is it possible to streamline your life on ...

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