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Advice, tips and lifetsyle features aimed at parents, children and families.

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Get Used to the New Baby Idea

If you’re a parent, you know that it’s not always easy when a new baby is on the way. Maybe you have just one kid so far, or perhaps you have more than one. Either way, when the new child arrives, things will change, and telling your kids otherwise is not productive.

Still, even though things will be different, you need to emphasize to your kids that this is not a negative thing. You...

dog owners proudly admit that their dog is their best friend

Thousands wouldn't be in a relationship with someone who disliked dogs

New data released shows that despite 2020 turning lives and relationships upside down, the bond humans share with our four-legged companions remained the same, as nearly three quarters (70 per cent) of West Country dog owners proudly admit that their dog is their best friend. Furthermore, almost two thirds (62 per cent) say they wouldn’t be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t like dogs...

How to support your partner in their new job

Starting a new job can be a very overwhelming and challenging time for anyone, even if it’s a job you’re going to enjoy and are passionate about. It can also be a big change for a loved one if your partner is going through a job change and your routine changes as a result.

Supporting your partner in a job switch can be a huge help for them and help you both to maintain a positive...

3 Things to consider if you're having a baby

The arrival of your new-born baby is one of the most incredible moments life can offer. It can be overwhelming, too, because once your baby is born, everything from your order of priorities to the way you approach finances changes.

As a result, keeping track of all these changes can be impossible, but it doesn't have to be.

Here are three things to consider if you're having...

Brits admit to changing the temperature behind their partners’ backs

62% of British couples of argue over the heating settings

With the cold snap currently underway in the UK, the need to feel cosy and warm indoors is paramount. However, not everyone has the same idea of what cosy and warm feels like; with colder weather comes the age-old argument over the thermostat.

With this in mind, HeatingForce.co.uk were interested to find out how often UK couples argue about the thermostat. To accomplish this, Heating...

A rubbish collection company says that dog poo litter is up 200%

Dog owners are not cleaning up after their pups

Walking the dog has become one of the few opportunities to get outside for some fresh air during lockdown, but it has come at a stinking, germ-ridden cost..

A rubbish collection company says that dog poo litter is up 200%, a clear indicator that not all dog owners are cleaning up after their pups. Just as bad are those who bag the poo, and then dump the bag in the street or up a tree...

Parents are thinking of homeschooling permanently

A third of UK parents want to homeschool permanently

A third of UK parents are considering homeschooling their children even after schools reopen, new research has revealed, with young parents the most likely to continue.

The study, conducted by home education provider, Oxford Home Schooling , found that 30% of the nation’s parents are thinking of homeschooling permanently. This figure rises to 36% among parents aged between 25 and 34...

Quick tricks you can teach your dog

No matter the reason that you get a dog, they can contribute positively to numerous aspects of your lives . Whether you want a puppy to look after before having a child or have acquired a dog for comfort reasons – such as a therapy dog – they are sure to be a large part of your life.

If you are a new pet owner or a more experienced one, have you considered how you can teach your dog...

One in ten Brits fake sleep to avoid their partner

According to new data released by Just Eat, lockdown is beginning to have a detrimental impact on couples and cohabitors alike with 42% of people admitting tensions have been running high with arguments over cleanliness (56%), what to watch on TV (55%), snoring (54%) and even bedroom antics (44%) amongst the top reasons for bickering.

As the lockdown rumbles on, Brits admit that they...

Despite the challenges, most couples are still planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day

New poll reveals Brits find love in a hopeless place

A new UK poll conducted by gifts retailer Menkind reveals attitudes around Valentine’s Day given this year’s lockdown restrictions. Despite the challenges, most couples are still planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day, though some confess there’s added pressure to make the romantic day special at home.

Valentine’s Day beats the lockdown

The survey, conducted in the final week...

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