Back to school - where to go shopping
We've rounded up some links to online shops where you can hunt for back to school savings.
We've rounded up some links to online shops where you can hunt for back to school savings.
New wave of cash to get kids in the swim
British Swimming secures new £3 million deal for grassroots development.
British Swimming secures new £3 million deal for grassroots development.
Kinder promises nice surprise for new faces
Kinder launches nationwide search to find new face of Kinder Chocolate Mini Treats.
Kinder launches nationwide search to find new face of Kinder Chocolate Mini Treats.
Summer holiday offers no escape for bullied children
Bullying isn't restricted to the school gates, says ChildLine.
Bullying isn't restricted to the school gates, says ChildLine.
Sugary treats threaten best kids' teeth in Europe
Parents' use of sugary treats could lead to increased tooth problems.
Parents' use of sugary treats could lead to increased tooth problems.
Guide to childcare vouchers
As Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers celebrates its tenth anniversary, we look at how CVs actually work.
As Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers celebrates its tenth anniversary, we look at how CVs actually work.
Wiggles launch interactive online virtual world
Wiggletime will provide safe, ad-free online world for pre-schoolers.
Wiggletime will provide safe, ad-free online world for pre-schoolers.
Credit crunch won't spoil family fun
Most mums won't let the credit crunch get in the way of family fun - and Amanda Holden is one of them.
Most mums won't let the credit crunch get in the way of family fun - and Amanda Holden is one of them.
Submit your celebritot photos for TV competition
BabyTV starts the search for the country’s celebrity look-alike babies.
BabyTV starts the search for the country’s celebrity look-alike babies.
Pixel perfection for your family snaps
Pixel Perfect Baby teaches families how to take professional quality baby photos in just one day.
Pixel Perfect Baby teaches families how to take professional quality baby photos in just one day.
Lego Duplo hits 40 years
This year marks 40 years since the iconic Lego Duplo brick was launched in the UK.
This year marks 40 years since the iconic Lego Duplo brick was launched in the UK.
Kids with Eggs Factor to meet X Factor stars
British Lion eggs are embarking on a star-studded nationwide search for children with the 'Eggs Factor'.
British Lion eggs are embarking on a star-studded nationwide search for children with the 'Eggs Factor'.
The credit munch - let them make cake
Baking cakes is a fun family activity, and it's a very cost effective one.
Baking cakes is a fun family activity, and it's a very cost effective one.
Mind the safety gap: Parents drop their guard online
New report reveals half of parents can’t name their child’s best online pal.
New report reveals half of parents can’t name their child’s best online pal.
In The Night Garden goes to the movies
An episode from the fun-filled adventures from the latest In the Night Garden DVD will be broadcast on the big screen.
An episode from the fun-filled adventures from the latest In the Night Garden DVD will be broadcast on the big screen.
How to grow a Barbie Thumbelina window box
TV gardener Ellie Harrison tells you how to create your own Barbie Thumbelina world.
TV gardener Ellie Harrison tells you how to create your own Barbie Thumbelina world.
How to grow sunflowers
TV gardener and ecologist Ellie Harrison has teamed up with the promoters of Barbie Thumbelina to show how to grow great sunflowers.
TV gardener and ecologist Ellie Harrison has teamed up with the promoters of Barbie Thumbelina to show how to grow great sunflowers.
Making it fashionable to be socially responsible
Pixie Childrenswear, has unveiled its ‘Pixie Cares’ Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
Pixie Childrenswear, has unveiled its ‘Pixie Cares’ Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
Credit crunch parties begin at home
The new trend for money-saving parents is to hold children's parties at home, with home made fairy cakes as a key treat.
The new trend for money-saving parents is to hold children's parties at home, with home made fairy cakes as a key treat.
Don’t compromise your child’s safety when buying presents
It is estimated that 35% of toys imported into the UK are not meeting the safety criteria.
It is estimated that 35% of toys imported into the UK are not meeting the safety criteria.
Parents won't cut back on activities next year
Only 10% say they will cut back on activities, while half say they will be spending even more in 2009.
Only 10% say they will cut back on activities, while half say they will be spending even more in 2009.
Parental fears over child safety exaggerated
Parents trust their children - as long as they keep in touch.
Parents trust their children - as long as they keep in touch.
Treasure Hunt the biggest, brightest CBeebies Live! show yet
Now in its fourth year, CBeebies Live! is the must see show in children's live entertainment, so don't miss out.
Now in its fourth year, CBeebies Live! is the must see show in children's live entertainment, so don't miss out.
Melanie C backs Girl Guides anti-bullying drive
Melanie C is supporting Girlguiding UK members all over the country as they take part in the Friendship Challenge in aid of the Mental Health Foundation - in a bid to stop girl-on-girl bullying.
Melanie C is supporting Girlguiding UK members all over the country as they take part in the Friendship Challenge in aid of the Mental Health Foundation - in a bid to stop girl-on-girl bullying.
Chuggington pulls into Cbeebies' station
New children’s TV show Chuggington is set to do for Cbeebies what Thomas the Tank Engine did for ITV.
New children’s TV show Chuggington is set to do for Cbeebies what Thomas the Tank Engine did for ITV.
Brit parents oblivious to skills children need for school
New ‘Hi-5 Curricu-mum’ guide & skills checklist created for parents of pre-schoolers.
New ‘Hi-5 Curricu-mum’ guide & skills checklist created for parents of pre-schoolers.
ADHD isn't the same for everyone, says therapist
ADHD is just a label given to a varied set of symptoms and different children have it for different reasons, says Mark Mathews.
ADHD is just a label given to a varied set of symptoms and different children have it for different reasons, says Mark Mathews.
Big talent for small Cbeebies show
Lenny Henry and Imelda Staunton give voice to Big and Small characters.
Lenny Henry and Imelda Staunton give voice to Big and Small characters.
James Martin leads the search to find talented Young Chefs
Through the Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Challenge 2008.
Through the Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Challenge 2008.
Celebrity mum Gail Porter joins Munch Bunch to find the next JK Rowling
TV presenter and mum Gail Porter is heading-up a nationwide campaign to encourage Britain’s parents to flex their creative muscles and pen their own children’s story.
TV presenter and mum Gail Porter is heading-up a nationwide campaign to encourage Britain’s parents to flex their creative muscles and pen their own children’s story.
Parents should be penalised over headlice, say parents
A fifth of parents in a survey say parents who fail to deal with headlice should be named and shamed.
A fifth of parents in a survey say parents who fail to deal with headlice should be named and shamed.
Rewards go mobile with Kidspoints
New online service lets parents reward their children using a mobile phone.
New online service lets parents reward their children using a mobile phone.
Keeping them safe in the garden
Top three causes of garden accidents in the UK are rough play, trampolines and barbeques.
Top three causes of garden accidents in the UK are rough play, trampolines and barbeques.
Top 5 gap year tips
If your kids are at that gap year stage, here are some useful tips from Lattitude Global Volunteering.
If your kids are at that gap year stage, here are some useful tips from Lattitude Global Volunteering.
New books help to explain Parkinsons
Four new illustrated books, produced by the Parkinson’s Disease Society, will help parents and grandparents with Parkinson’s explain to their 3 to 7 year old children and grandchildren about living with the condition.
Four new illustrated books, produced by the Parkinson’s Disease Society, will help parents and grandparents with Parkinson’s explain to their 3 to 7 year old children and grandchildren about living with the condition.
Personal accounts of dyslexia sought for new website
A website for teachers, parents, young people and others with an interest in dyslexia is launched by Sir Jim Rose.
A website for teachers, parents, young people and others with an interest in dyslexia is launched by Sir Jim Rose.
Nell McAndrew at Alton Towers
We spoke to Nell McAndrew at Alton Towers, as she was there launching a new Rent-A-Mum scheme.
We spoke to Nell McAndrew at Alton Towers, as she was there launching a new Rent-A-Mum scheme.
Children lead the way on 5 a day
One in three parents admit that their children know more than they do about 5-a-day and nutrition.
One in three parents admit that their children know more than they do about 5-a-day and nutrition.
New research reveals men's true thoughts on fatherhood
26% of dads would prefer a boy to a girl and dads in their 30s enjoy fatherhood the most.
26% of dads would prefer a boy to a girl and dads in their 30s enjoy fatherhood the most.
Kids missing out on practical skills at school
Cooking with the kids is a great way to spend quality time together.
Cooking with the kids is a great way to spend quality time together.
My Little Foal competition promotes outdoor activity
travel company Ranch Rider is promoting horse riding through a "name the Wild West horse" competition.
travel company Ranch Rider is promoting horse riding through a "name the Wild West horse" competition.
ID-based debit card helps with age verification
A Visa-backed card that embeds age verification should make life easier for retailers.
A Visa-backed card that embeds age verification should make life easier for retailers.
New website to help understand childcare costs
Daycare Trust has launched a one-stop guide through the maze of finding help with childcare costs.
Daycare Trust has launched a one-stop guide through the maze of finding help with childcare costs.
Dodgy downloads are child's play
Almost 1 in 5 kids using the Internet are doing so completely unsupervised.
Almost 1 in 5 kids using the Internet are doing so completely unsupervised.
