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Nervous about your exams this month? Expert reveals tips to make revision easier

Mads Soegaard, Founder at Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) has revealed a hack that will help boost memory just in time for exams - and almost anyone can do it.

GCSE, AS level and A level exams are set to start on the 15 May and run up until the end of June, meaning many students across the UK will now be trying to revise.

Instead of typing up tons of notes and hoping...

Stuck on a birthday gift for your wife? 5 tips on choosing the perfect gift

It is a bit of a conundrum for husbands the world over.

The longer you are with your wife, the harder it is to get her the perfect gift for her birthday. Why? Well, because you have already done so much together, and you will have likely accumulated a string of perfect gifts along the way. That does not mean, however, that you should not put any effort into your gifts or, even worse...

Considering a Mid-life Career Change? Why Fostering May Be the Right Choice for You

It is never too late to make a career change, no matter your age or how long you’ve worked at your current job. If your career isn’t leaving you satisfied or you are no longer happy in the job you chose in your 20s, it might be time for a mid-life career change. Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding job role, full of new experiences. Below we look at just a few reasons to consider fostering...

Five tips to ensure your proposal runs smoothly

Planning on popping the question? Experts offer FIVE tips to ensure it remains a surprise

Planning a proposal is both an exciting and difficult time. Not only will you feel anxious about the response when the moment arrives, but it’s also a challenge keeping it a secret – especially if your partner is observant.

However, experts in customised jewellery at Glamira have offered five tips to ensure your proposal runs smoothly and remains a surprise while also reducing nerves...

Expert reveals 7 tips to avoid online dating scams

Navigating the world of online dating can be tricky and it’s important not to lose sight of the potential dangers and scams that you may encounter whilst engaging with other potential matches. That’s why security expert Nathan Daniels from VPNOverview.com has outlined 7 steps you can take to protect yourself when dating online to ensure you don’t have a negative experience.

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Parents get less than 30 minutes a day quality time with their children

Parents get just 30 minutes or less of quality time with their kids a day, according to new national research

The biggest barriers to spending quality time with their children are working during the day (48%) and working late (39%), according to the national research from Baylis & Harding, the UK’s leading washing and bathing brand.

Other distractions include phone calls...

How Motor Development Toys Can Help Children's Cognitive and Physical Development

As a parent, you always strive to give your child the best possible start in life. Promoting their physical and cognitive growth is a necessity for this. Toys for motor development can be an excellent approach to accomplishing this objective because they foster coordination and learning in a fun and interesting way. This article will discuss the advantages of giving your child toys for motor...

How to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap

Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

With plummeting temperatures returning this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild winter so far for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days, with snow expected in some places.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep...

Parents urged to get kids outdoors to prevent screen-time-induced communication issues

Tots who have more than one hour of screen time a day develop worse communication and daily life skills, according to new research - but outdoor play is the solution.

Researchers studied 885 children aged 18 months to four years old and assessed the correlation between three main factors – average daily screen time at age two, amount of outdoor play at 18 months and two years old,...

Baby names that have remained popular over the last 100 years.

Baby Names that Never Go Out of Fashion

New analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) baby name data reveals the names that have stood the test of time and remained consistently popular over the last 100 years.

A total of 15 names have made it into the top 100 most popular names every single decade since the 1920s. The list includes a number of traditional British names favoured by the monarchy such as George,...

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