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Shared parenting under spotlight

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth Business School have won funding to examine shared parenting and contact orders for children whose parents separate. The research comes in the wake of fathers’ rights groups campaigning for more time with their children after divorce, and a mooted change in the law in favour of shared parenting becoming the norm. Dr Maebh Harding and Dr Annika…
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Toes…

With all the Christmas get-togethers this time of year you’ll want to look your best, but if you’re pregnant, a new mum or a worn-out mother like me, you might be feeling a little less than glamorous. So, with partners off to Christmas do’s whilst you stay in to babysit, what better time to pamper? This week treat yourself to a quick little pick-me-up with a home pedicure – and…
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A family break to Cornwall

In a little over four hours by car or five hours by train (eight if choose to take the exciting sleeper train) from London and you can be in the quintessential holiday destination of Cornwall. Yes, Londoners can reach the sandy Canvey Island beach in an hour but when it comes to family holidays in the UK, there are few better options than this south west region. With its enviably mild climate…
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Children’s bedrooms house £1,200 worth of toys

Though many families are feeling the pinch, new research has revealed that the average 3-10 year old’s bedroom is filled with a whopping £1,200 worth of toys – almost five times the value of toys parents had when they were youngsters. According to the poll of 1,000 UK parents of children aged between 3 and 10 years of age commissioned by Playmobil and conducted in November 2012 by…
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Exclusive Christmassy interview with TV star Cherry Healey

Cherry Healey is one of my favourite TV presenters at the moment. She is so loveable, so funny and she is a London Mum!!! We have caught up with her at the launch of iPieces, a range of interactive games for the iPad. What was your favourite game when you were a young girl? And why? My absolute favourite (and worst game) was Monopoly – I’ve got three brothers and we played it all the…
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Party make-up

This is the season, so how do you do classy party make-up without going ott & looking like a drag queen? Well Lisa Eldridge, make-up artist to the stars, has produced a lovely video-tutorial to show you everything you need to do. The only thing to add, and something you’ll probably be asking yourself after watching the video, is how do I get such amazingly immaculate skin in the first…
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Calling all mums for a focus group on 13 December 2012: £90 offered to all attendees!

The Research House a independent Market research company are looking to speak with second time mums on the topic of ‘Food Products’. We are looking specifically to speak to mums with at least a child between the age of 6 – 12 weeks. The focus group sessions are being organised on Thursday the 13th December 2012 in Central London at The Hilton Hotel in Paddington. The Session will last…
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Top tips for filming a Nativity play

As the Christmas season draws upon us, many parents will be gearing up to take on their annual role as ‘Movie Director’ to film their little one’s starring moment in school productions and carol services. Whether they’ve got a leading role as Mary or Joseph, or will be taking a star turn as one of the farm animals around the manger, parents want to do the best job of capturing the precious…
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Christmas recipe: VANILLA PANETTONE

VANILLA PANETTONE is a great alternative option for the holiday season with an added ice cream surprise. Use Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream to give this recipe a twist. Although this is a perfect Christmas recipe, we love it all year round. Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 mins Ingredients 8 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream (200g/400ml) 1 large panettone (14cm, 534g) 1 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp…
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