Tips for Ageing Parents: Care Options That Can Help You Out

As the population lives longer, the number of older people in the UK has exploded in recent years. The average life expectancy in the UK is around 81 years of age, and there are currently nearly 12 million people considered elderly in the UK. This includes everyone aged 65 and over, with over 15,000 UK…

Co-Sleeping Safety Tips From the Experts

Do you co-sleep with your baby? If you do, make sure you follow these co-sleeping safety tips from the experts to keep your little one safe. Co-sleeping with your baby can be a gratifying experience, but it is essential to do so safely. According to the experts, you can do a few things to make…

Choosing to NOT Have Children: What Do We Need to Consider?

It is something that we all have to decide on at some point. We may have been dating the wrong people for so long but now the right person has come along, you may have to sit down and make that decision whether you want to have children or not. It used to be a…

Top 50 ‘little joys’ of 2020 – seeing family tops list

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a renewed appreciation for the little joys of life - such as a hug from a relative or watching the sunset, a study has found. After a tough 2020, researchers found that simple contact with family or a smile from a stranger - when not wearing a mask - is…

Ways To Keep The Kids Entertained On A Budget This Summer

Most parents know that at the best of times children can be difficult to keep entertained and out of trouble. Children are constantly looking for things to do and ways in which they can cause as much mess or disruption as possible. This is necessary for their cognitive development of course, and it is up…

Top 40 Secrets of Happiness – Laughter and Family top list

A close-knit family, laughter and a good cup of tea are among the secrets to happiness, according to a new survey of Brits. Other ingredients for a cheerful existence include regular exercise, being kind to strangers and singing in the shower. Getting ‘enough’ sleep also helps make life more enjoyable as well as going on…