The UK laws of divorce have not been reformed since their introduction in 1969. However there was a move and introduction to No – Fault Divorce shortly after 1970.
No-fault divorceis a divorce in which the dissolution of a marriage does not require a showing of wrong-doing by either party, and those interested in further reading can look to a resource like this…
Thinking of going back to work? Read my top 5 tips for any parent looking to enter the freelance market. If you are on a career break as a stay-at-home parent, you may be thinking about returning to work as your children get older. Taking that step back into employment can be daunting, and finding a job that you can fit in around your family life is not always an easy task.
I was faced with this…
We asked Dr. Lisa Turner to give us some advice on how to Talk to Your Teenagers so That They Listen. Here is what what she told us.
The turbulent teens can be hard and can sometimes seem that the part of your teenager’s brain that takes in any of your good advice shuts down. In fact, this is exactly what it does. The hormonal changes that kids go through during puberty are common knowledge…
Let’s face it. As much as I want to stay positive about transport across London during the Olympics I am realistic and I know that we are facing eight weeks of total traffic and parking chaos across the Capital. It is inevitable because London will receive lots of tourists from all over the world and from the UK too.
I don’t usually review apps but I have come across an excellent one…
Pregnancy is the biggest killer of teenage girls worldwide. Every year one million teenage girls die or suffer serious injury, infection or disease due to pregnancy or childbirth, according to our new report launched today. That’s why we need world leaders to act at a crucial Family Planning Summit on 11 July 2012.
Save the Children recently published a new report, Every Woman’s…
Strawberry Macaroons with Lemon curd.
Portions: 25
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 large lemons (juice and zest of)
2 large eggs
175 g caster sugar
115 g butter
1 dessert spoon corn flour
200 g Philadelphia Original
30 strawberry macaroon cases
Instructions
1. Whish the eggs in a small saucepan, add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter and corn flour. Allow to simmer while…
Introducing cursive handwriting in the first years of schooling is a daunting task for parent and child alike. Yet, more and more primary schools are insisting that a child entering school should embark on writing at this seemingly complicated level.
As a mother and a therapist I completely agree with this line of thought. In fact, I made sure that this was a pre-requisite when…
Ever get frustrated juggling funds to pay for childcare? Or even managing work schedules around school holidays and sports days?
If so, consider working from home, making a legitimate living online, to make these problems disappear! Great tips provided by Fiona and Greg Scott for mums wanting to work flexibly around the family.
Most people don’t realise the internet provides the greatest…
Really quick Strawberry Tart.
Servings: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 ready prepared 20 cm sweet pastry case
4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or raspberry jam
250 g Philadelphia Original
100 ml Greek yogurt
40 g icing sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Pop the pastry case on a serving plate and spread…