Family
Enjoying the beach with your family
My kids are five and seven, and we have loved going to the beach together ever since I first fed my little girl at six months in a sling on the cliffs at Walton-on-the-Naze on the Essex Coast. It's a beautiful place; and we go back regularly every year. Our day More »
10 family-friendly indoor activities
Rainy days don't mean you have to be bored, but parents often feel under pressure to keep the kids occupied and this is especially true during the holidays. Time together as a family is precious, so naturally we want to make the most of it, but it's not easy to More »
An interfaith family Easter
My somewhat unorthodox upbringing and later spiritual seeking has led to some interesting practices for our family when it comes to Easter. As we are still a young family it remains to be seen exactly how these traditions will develop, but it is safe to say that More »
One family’s cerebral palsy journey – and the miracle operation SDR that's given them …
The sound of an excited voice greets me as I arrive at the home three-year-old Xavier shares with his mum and dad. More »
Win a Family Weekend to Alton Towers with Sammy’s Great Escape children’s movie
Warner Brothers UK are giving away a fab family getaway to theme park Alton Towers to celebrate the release of Sammy’s Great Escape – in cinemas from Feb 15th More »
Treating children differently can affect the whole family
Let each child know they are special More »
Annabel Karmel's Vegetable Tagliatelle from the Complete Family Meal Planner
Make it a meat free Monday with this veggie pasta dish by Annabel Karmel More »
10 New Year resolutions for all the family
They won't break the bank and they are all doable! More »
First family argument on Christmas Day at 10.13am
Families soon forget 'tis the season to be jolly. Family flare-ups 'inevitable' says psychologist More »
Family dinners encourage kids to eat vegetables
Parents set the example, study finds More »
Drew Barrymore releases first pictures of baby Olive, says she wants a ‘traditional family …
Drew Barrymore has revealed her nine-week-old baby Olive for the first time. More »
Ten fantastic family board games
From golden oldies to the best of the new More »
Flexible parental leave – what does it mean for you and your family?
Maternity and paternity leave is set to change, as the Government announces proposals to allow new parents to share paid time off with their baby. Here’s what it actually means More »
Five ways to win the war on waste and cut family food bills
Families are still wasting hundreds of pounds in uneaten food every year. We asked an expert how to cut your food waste and shopping bills More »
Top 10 family friendly Halloween movies
As a parent of two girls I am hounded every October to get into the Halloween spirit. They want to decorate the house, go trick or treating, and watch scary movies. I am fine with this for I like decorating and trick or treating is fun, but when it comes to family More »
Autumn family fun
Ten ways for families to enjoy amazing autumn More »
DISCUSS: Are family therapy sessions EVER a good idea?
The Kardashian’s nearly started World War Three during their last attempt at ‘communication’...poor Kimmie managed to alienate almost everyone in the room! So, is it ever a good idea to have an open discussion with your nearest and dearest or is it just a recipe More »
Cot versus family bed: My tips as a new mum
Every new parent is faced with the age-old dilemma: do you let your baby use the family bed or do you send your little ones straight to the cot? More »