Family

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

How to Make Sure Your Kids Navigate Social Media Safely

Social media has become a constant in our daily lives, and children are no exception to this, with around 87% of children aged 12-15 having at least one social media account and astonishingly, despite age limits on many platforms, around 30% of children aged between 5 and 7 use social media. If your child already uses social media or has been asking you if they can set up an account, here are...

The cost of childcare during the holidays is causing stress

Nine in ten parents cut back on spending to get through half term

Nine in ten (93%) parents are cutting back on spending to get through the October half term, according to Comparethemarket’s latest Household Financial Confidence Tracker . The research also found that the cost of childcare during the holidays is causing stress for the majority of families in the UK. Almost two in three (62%) parents with children at home are stressed about childcare during...

66% of women aged 40 and over are more likely to ask someone on a date

Women over 40 are more likely to ask someone out on a date

The dating game is notoriously difficult to navigate but, worry not, there’s good news on the horizon!

A staggering 66% of women aged 40 and over are more likely to make that first move and ask someone out on a date now than when they were younger, according to new research revealed today1.

The study by expert spa skincare brand fenjal to mark its 60th anniversary, found...

RSPCA’s new partnership to help pets amid rehoming crisis

RSPCA has announced a partnership with pet food supplier McAdams which will see rescue animals provided with higher welfare, ethically-sourced pet food as they await their forever home.

New RSPCA research has highlighted that rehoming domestic pets has slowed by nearly 10% year on year - rehoming an average of 753 animals per week in 2019, 565 per week in 2020 but only 518 per week...

A high proportion of dogs suffer from noise phobia

Dog behaviourist advice for fireworks night

Music licensing company PPL PRS recently sat down in conversation with tails.com ’s dog behaviourist Carolyn Menteith, to prepare owners for what may be a frightening night for canines, as 64.8% of UK dog owners said their dogs are stressed/anxious on Bonfire night*

Carolyn Menteith has over 20 years’ experience working with dogs as a dog trainer and behaviour expert. She’s...

How to Take the Perfect Family Photo

Do you want to learn how to take the perfect family photo?

In recent years, photography continues to grow stronger. Most people now own a smartphone that has a front-facing camera. They take selfies, photos of their food, or even photos with pets.

When it comes to taking photos for your family, it isn't as easy. Most people want a tasteful photograph that tells a story....

Nearly half of mums have debts from one to 20 thousand pounds

Mums face cost of living crisis already in thousands of pounds of debt

Nearly half [49%] of mums have debts from one to 20 thousand pounds, with one in 10 shouldering debts of over twenty thousand pounds, according to new research from workingmums.co.uk which shows that 90% of mums in work have not had a salary rise in line with inflation*. workingmums.co.uk ’s annual survey lifts the lid on the harsh financial times that mums are trapped in, some with debts of...

40% of us rarely or NEVER talk about sex

Four in 10 Brits "too awkward" to talk about sex with their partner!

With the rules that govern modern society relaxing faster than ever before, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the stereotypically conservative Brit was a thing of the past.

But, according to a new survey,1 they’re still very much in the present. The study, carried out by sexual wellness experts Sinful , revealed that a shocking 40% of us rarely or NEVER talk about sex, desires or...

The Benefits of Choosing Respite Care for Families

Respite care is a form of short-term assistance where your elderly relative can live in a care home on a temporary basis. Stays usually last between two weeks and a few months, depending on their needs. They are designed to help people recuperate after a surgery, recover from an illness, or in other similar situations. It’s not always easy to make the decision to move into a care home, even...

Explore the Fascinating Under Water Worlds in the Rock Pools of Devon

If you’re struggling to think of ways to entertain the kids without breaking the bank, you are not alone. Many parents, especially in today’s economic climate, have a sense of dread as it nears the time for school holidays. How can you keep the kids busy without spending too much money?

Nowadays there is an even greater sense of urgency to help the future generations appreciate the...