Family

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

Parenthood Unveiled: Embracing the Unexpected

Welcoming a new member into your family is a transformation like no other. Parenthood, that profound journey, thrives on the element of surprise, demanding adaptability and offering joys you could never have anticipated. This article dives into the heart of what it means to embrace the unpredictable nature of raising children.

The Myth of Perfect Readiness

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Each year, vets across the UK treat animals with firework-related injuries

Vets urge owners to create safe spaces for pets ahead of Bonfire Night

As fireworks season approaches, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and animal keepers to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets and livestock in the run up to Bonfire Night (5 November), Diwali (12 November) and New Year’s Eve (31 December).

Each year, vets across the UK treat animals with firework-related injuries. By far...

Anniversary Gifts for Him and Her: Finding The Perfect Present

Celebrating your anniversary is a special occasion to cherish the love and bond you share with your significant other. Whether you've been together for one year or a decade, finding the perfect anniversary gift can be a delightful adventure.

Let's explore some unique and thoughtful ideas for anniversary gifts that will make your celebration memorable.

1. Personalised Love...

How to avoid the 'nursery nasties' this winter

Amid recent warnings that strains of bacteria may be “ lurking in nurseries ”, many parents may be dreading the return of the notorious “ nursery nasties ” this winter .

As millions of children returned to the classroom last month, the bath experts at Showers to You have provided their expert tips on how to implement a good bath time routine for children and avoid the curse of new...

Last year, 2.86 million students from around the country headed off to university

Parents of university students enjoy a better financial position without them at home

Last year, 2.86 million students[1] from around the country headed off to university (whether for the first time or returning after a summer of home comforts), leaving parents considering the impact on their finances.

More than a third (37 per cent) of parents admit to being in a better financial position after their children left for university, and nearly nine in ten (87 per cent)...

61 is the Dream Age to Retire

New research of working Brits in their 50s, has revealed that 61, the current age of stars such as Tom Cruise and Meg Ryan, is the ideal age to retire.

Yet, according to the findings, this is out of kilter with reality by eight years, with most insisting that they won’t be in a position to stop work until they are 69, almost a decade later than they had hoped for, and three years...

What Makes an Ideal Foster Carer – Would You Be a Good Fit?

There are many things you can do in life that are rewarding and can fill you with a sense of purpose. These are the kind of things that can make life feel fuller and can often have positive impacts not just on you, but others around you. One of the most rewarding things a person can choose to do is become a foster carer. In this role, you will provide a stable and supportive home for a child...

Experts share 3 tips to help ease kids’ back-to-school anxiety

The experts at OutdoorToys have put together 3 key tips on how to help transition kids back into a comfortable school routine and ease any anxieties they may have ahead of the first day back.

1. Transition them back into a school routine

Arguably the hardest part of the first day for children is waking up in the morning, and this can be even harder for children who are...

What are the most common types of divorce in the UK?

According to the National Office of Statistics , in 2021, there were 113,505 divorce granted in England and Wales representing a 9.6% increase when compared to the year 2020. But what are the reasons for those divorces and divorces that went before them? We take a look at the most common reasons why people get divorced in the UK.

Old divorce laws

Prior to the no-fault laws...

There were 119,709 divorce applications in 2022 – up 11%

‘Broken’ court system leaves divorcing couples in ‘limbo’

Lengthy delays and last-minute cancellations are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish for divorcing couples resolving their financial matters via the “broken” court system, according to a family associate at Bristol law firm Shakespeare Martineau .

According to the most recent figures from the Ministry of Justice, there were 119,709 divorce applications in 2022 – up 11% when...