Family

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

The legalities of cohabitating

In recent years, cohabitation has become the fastest growing family type in the UK with statistics showing an increase of 22.9% within the past ten years . Essentially, this means that more couples, both with and without children, are living together in the same household without marrying.

Whilst this is a choice that many make, people often fail to realise that there are vital...

The most popular, original and cute activities for first dates

Eight most popular first date ideas

Dating is not easy, and even when you think you’ve found the right person, trying to organize the perfect first date to sweep them off their feet can be a stressful ordeal.

Relationship expert Valon Asani from dating app Dua.com is well aware of this and has analysed Google searches worldwide for some of the most popular, original and cute activities paired with the keywords “near me...

10 Easy Tips for a Stress-Free Family Adventure

A vacation can be a great opportunity to make your family members bond more. And if you make it an adventure, your children will learn and enjoy themselves at the same time. However, preparing for a family adventure can be stressful for some parents. There are many things you need to consider and get ready in advance. Life with children can be unpredictable, and there are many things that can...

The seven greatest dangers when sharing photos and videos of children

The seven major dangers of posting photos of your kids online

With Christmas coming up, and an expected surge in family Christmas snaps, cyber security experts at VPNOverview have outlined the seven greatest dangers when it comes to the growing phenomenon of sharing photos and videos of children, referred to as ‘sharenting’.

Sharenting is the regular posting of photos of children on social media. For some, It is seen as a modern-day scrapbook...

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....