Family

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

Divorce Prevention: Weathering the Storm

To have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part; these are the traditional vows said on that glorious, life-changing day, and yet keeping to them genuinely seems to be a struggle for many.

In the US, for example, nearly half of all marriages end in divorce or separation, and in the UK, it isn’t much better, with...

Italy is the most popular wedding destination for Brits

Italy is currently the most popular foreign country for Brits to get married in according to new research from the personal finance comparison site, finder.com .

It is closely followed by Ireland, with both countries proving to be significantly more sought-after than other countries. The data shows that Ireland is twice as popular as the Mediterranean destinations of Spain (4th) or...

young children can learn more vocabulary from conversation at the dinner table

Talking to children away from TV or screens is vital to their development

Reading aloud to young children is great for their literacy, but studies show that young children can learn more vocabulary from conversation at the dinner table, according to The Family Dinner Project .

They say, children who eat dinner with their families have better skills for developing literacy than those who don’t eat with their families.

Kate Stephens, Devon County...

The Ten Most Popular Funeral Songs

‘Abide With Me’ is the song most likely to be played at a funeral, according to SunLife’s Cost of Dying report .

SunLife’s report reveals that the hymn is one of the most popular choices, closely followed by ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra, and ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.

However, if we were to choose our own funeral song, Monty Python’s ‘Always...

How to Prepare for Your First Baby - Practical Tips and Advice

Are you preparing for the arrival of your first baby? It’s an exciting time in life and one that you can never repeat, as your first child is a time of excitement, joy, wonder, and let’s not forget, also some stress and anxiety. This is exactly why first-time parents often seek out tips and advice that can help them cruise through the pregnancy stage and better prepare them for when the baby...

Top ten tips for seeking marital counseling in Singapore

Marriage counselling is a form of therapy that helps couples resolve their differences and improve their relationship. It can be conducted by a trained counselor or therapist, either in person or online. Marriage counseling generally covers all aspects of the couple's relationship, including communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy and sex. To learn more about the benefits of...

The top eight tips to get a good night’s sleep the night before your big day.

Sleep expert shares 8 tips to get a good night’s sleep the night before your big day

High quality sleep should be a priority every night, and it's even more important on the night before your wedding. However, there’s no denying that pre-wedding jitters, a possible to-do list and the anticipation of what’s to come can make it hard to drift off.

So, with wedding season in full swing, the sleep experts at MattressNextDay have shared their top eight tips to get a good...

UK students suffering exam burn out

As exams are approaching for UK students, many will feel their academics are suffering due to burnout.

Whether it be from taking too many extra classes or pulling all-nighters to study for exams, eventually the workload from assignments along with trying to maintain a social life will start to catch up with them.

The experts at Delamere share insight into the symptoms of...

How to Care for a Loved One

According to Carers Week, 6,000 people in the UK every day start looking after someone close to them, unpaid. The person they care for could have a disability, illness, dementia, mental health condition, or may need extra help as they grow older. Caring can be hugely rewarding, but it can also have an impact on all aspects of your life.

Dorothy Cash, Care Coordinator at Loveday...

Top tips for helping a foster child settle in

When a child has been in foster care, they have already been through an awful lot.

When you bring your foster child back to your family home, you will likely be wrought with your own questions and concerns. Will they fit in, ok? How do I make sure that they feel safe in my home?

It is normal for your foster child to feel out of place for the first few weeks as this is a new...