Parenting

Britain’s mums think that Fern Britton has the perfect balance of family life according to a new study. The poll shows the lovable TV host has been na ... [more]

For many women waiting for conception can be a stressful and anxious time so Female First got some top tips for getting pregnant from midwife Sharon T ... [more]

It's important for children to have some time when they're not being given structured activities, to encourage their own developing interests and to u ... [more]

Nell McAndrew launches the UK's first rent-a-mum scheme at the Alton Towers Resort In theme parks across the world, the sight of mums sitting on th ... [more]

Accidents are the second biggest killer of children in the UK with six children dying every week and over 2,000 admitted to hospital. Most families a ... [more]

From ‘dipping’ to doggy-paddle, Brits are ignoring the danger signs. Britain has caught summer swimming fever. At home and abroad families are taking ... [more]

Two Spanish children have been placed in a psychiatric health unit for treatmentregarding addiction to their mobile phones, Spanish media report. The ... [more]

It's not about punishment, It's about learning. There isn't one right way to get children to behave themselves. Your child's temperament, your parenti ... [more]

You'll be kept busy during these years trying to keep up with your toddler as she walks and then begins to climb stairs. By about two, she'll also be ... [more]

Praise is simply a genuine, positive comment, said with a warm look and tone. Praising your child helps them understand they're valued. Your affectio ... [more]

Certainly children from about six to 12 often seem eager to please their parents, are keen to copy the behaviour of those they admire and most love to ... [more]

You may be surprised to learn that you can even communicate with your baby in your womb by talking or playing music. Though your baby can't talk, she ... [more]

Tana Ramsay, wife of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is a busy mum of four but she realises the importance of encouraging children to be eco-friendly. T ... [more]

Gavin Rossdale has topped a new Best Dads list just in time for Father's Day. The former Bush star, who has a son with Gwen Stefani and another baby o ... [more]

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have a multi-cultural team of nannies to care for their brood of multi-racial children. The Hollywood stars have adopted ... [more]