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A Problem Shared...by Anna Martin
A problem shared is a problem halved. Share yours wth Anna Martin and she will give you her advice.

Should I put dating on hold for new baby?
"I want to date men again, but my son's girlfriend is pregnant and I don't know whether to put dating on hold."
Ex is hurting me and laughing in my face
"He texts and calls me at all hours of the day and night with nasty, hurtful and threatening things."
All I want is a quiet family Christmas
"How can I please everyone when I just want to have a quiet day with my partner and three children?"


Parentally Challenged
Tackling the stresses and strains of everyday parenting.

Communication is vital, says Dr Tanya Byron
A third of parents say "nothing much" is a standard response when they ask their children what they have been up to.
Helping children cope with bereavement
Children are sensitive, intelligent people who need to be listened to and asked how they feel, says Sue Atkins.


Customer Lipserviceby Steve Masters
The customer is king? Don't make me laugh. Tales from the front line of customer service.

Reasons not to stop at Morrisons
Supermarket gets town up in arms over prohibitive parking policy.
Royal Mail - non service with a smile
It's all very well having a nice voice on the phone, but not good when you just cut customers off.


Family Gaming
A look at family and child-friendly gaming.

GAME reveals greatest Computer games of all time
Portly plumber Mario can lay claim to being the greatest gaming icon of all time.
It's called Wii Fit - not Wii Thin
The Wii Fit is in danger of losing interest once people realise fitness is a long haul, not a quick fix.


Slackers' Guide To Parentingby Alistron
Republished columns from the tongue-in-cheek blog of UK Parents Lounge member Alistron.

Guide to being beautiful
A few weeks ago I looked in the mirror and realised that I looked a bit rubbish! No longer was I an 18 year old babe who could stumble out the house in ripped jeans and a jumper and look ruddy gorgeous.
The Slack Mums Guide to Going on Holiday. Part 2.
So, you have decided where you are going to go on holiday, and you have sorted out your holiday accommodation. You might be forgiven for thinking that this is the point where you can relax.