This Easter, the British Heart Foundation is coming to the rescue of parents nationwide, asking them to clear out all those pre-loved toys and help raise funds for vital heart research.  Simply request a free pick up and we’ll do the rest!   From cuddly toys to train sets – and everything in between – this Easter, the British Heart Foundation is appealing to parents across Britain to stop tripping over those pieces of Lego and call its dedicated team of toy collectors.   To coincide with the Easter break, from Monday 8th April until Friday 12th, the…

Are you a good parent? Are you proud of your parenting? Would you like to take part in a TV social experiment for a major UK broadcaster? TV company Monkey Kingdom are currently casting parents for a brand new TV social experiment for a major UK broadcaster. They are currently casting for the show and are touring WALES this month to meet with applicants. If you are confident in your parenting technique,  proud of the way you raise your children…

MRS. CLAUS BROUGHT IN BY WESTQUAY, HIGHCROSS AND CABOT CIRCUS TO REVEAL THE TRUTH BEHIND ALL THOSE DIFFICULT CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS Research has revealed that 52% of parents fib when asked difficult questions from their children at Christmas time, whilst a fifth of parents turn to Google to help out. Other surprising statistics included: Fifty-two per cent of parents will fib when asked a difficult question; Seventy-four per cent of parents believe the magic of Santa is the most important part…

Two Dads from the UK are developing a series of apps aimed at helping parents spend more time with their children and explore technology together. The story apps are aimed at three to seven year olds and are designed for parents to share screen time with their children, as opposed to just using digital devices as ‘babysitters’. Designer Dan Clemo and digital developer Jason Veal, who are friends and co-founders of a creative agency, have been working on the Bean&Gone™…

New research from natural fruit bar, Fruit Heroes, reveals:   –     86% of parents in Cardiff are concerned about their child’s diet –     60% of Cardiff parents don’t think the UK’s nutritional guidelines for kids are clear –     Guidelines and reports have been so confusing to parents in Cardiff that a staggering 27% (the highest in the UK) think eating fruit is unhealthy –     Almost half of parents in Cardiff don’t know what the 5-a-day guideline is –     84% of…

– From 6th April 2015 parents will be allowed to transfer Child Trust Fund accounts to Junior ISAs – Over half (58 per cent) of parents currently holding Child Trust Funds are unaware of the new transfer rules – There are over six million Child Trust Fund accounts in the UK Savings and ISA provider Scottish Friendly is today calling on all parents of children aged between four and 13 years old to check the status of their Child Trust Fund…