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Mother’s Day gift that’s priceless

Feel extra good this Mother’s Day by sponsoring a mum-to-be in India

Not all mums have the luxury of putting their feet up on Mother’s Day. For some mums, providing their family with basic necessities is a daily struggle.

Now you can make a real difference by giving a Mother’s Day gift that will put a smile on more than one mum’s ...  Continue reading

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Buggies on buses – parents to face crackdown?

Department for Transportation consultation paper flags up the issue of buggies on buses, and how they affect other public transport users.

Parents who take up wheelchair space on buses with their child’s buggy have been mentioned alongside passengers who drink and smoke in a consultation paper by the Department for Transport (DfT), reports the BBC.

The consultation paper – amongst other things -  asks for views on how significant a problem it is ...  Continue reading

Chef serves up cheese made from his wife’s breast milk

Restaurant in America warned by health officials over unusual menu

A chef in New York has been questioned by health officials after he offered his customers the chance to try a cheese dish made from his wife’s breast milk!

Daniel Angerer co-owns Klee Brasserie in Manhattan with his wife, Lori, and said he started experimenting with his wife’s breast milk in recipes ...  Continue reading

Tell us your views and win £300 of books!

We want to hear what you think politicians should be offering you and your family. Tell us what you think for a chance to win a bumper book prize

Do you think stay-at-home mums should be paid? Should mums have the legal right to breastfeed when and where they want? Should dads have the chance to take 6 months paternity leave? We want to hear what changes you want politicians to propose for you and your family in the run-up ...  Continue reading

Mother's Day gifts for mums-to-be

Our pick of the best gifts for expectant mums this Mother's Day

Every mum-to-be deserves to be pampered so make sure you're treated to something special this Mother's Day! We're sure there are already dozens of lovely gifts on your wish list but we've picked out a few of our favourites and think you'll love them too. Just because you haven't met your ...  Continue reading

Mum stopped from buying plastic scissors for toddler

Staff at WH Smith refused to let a mum buy a pair of scissors in case her three-year-old used them

Mum, Nadine Martin was refused a pair of scissors in a WH Smith store by a shop assistant who was worried she would let her 3-year-old daughter use them unsupervised.

Nadine was shopping in the Chichester branch of WH Smith when her daughter picked up a pair of children’s scissors marked ‘3+’ ...  Continue reading

Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix base recalled

Dorel has voluntarily recalled the ISOFIX base used with the new Maxi-Cosi Pebble and Pearl car seats. Here’s what FamilyFix owners need to know…

Dorel, the company behind the Maxi-Cosi brand, has today issued a recall of all Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix bases sold before 4 March 2010. The company has advised FamilyFix base owners to stop using the base, and get in touch with Maxi-Cosi Customer Care on 01842 763 281. From here, parents will be ...  Continue reading

Parents lie to their children 100 times a year

Poll reveals a third of parents have also lied to schools

Parents lie to their children 100 times a year on average, a new poll by insurance company Shelia’s Wheels has found.

The survey asked 1,000 parents about their fib telling habits, finding 90% tell their children off for lying, don’t seem to be setting a good example themselves!

A popular lie for mums ...  Continue reading

Mother's Day gifts - special treats

Unusual, inventive or simply perfect gifts that will offer your mum a very special day

Everyone likes to be spoilt, so show how much your mum means to you with an extra special gift that'll make her feel appreciated.

Whether it's an adventurous getaway somewhere unique, some mouth-watering chocolates or flower, you'll find it here in our guide to all things special.

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Mother's Day gifts - steals under £10

Gorgeous gifts don't need to break the bank. Browse through these great value gems for your mum...

If you don't fancy buying your mum something bog standard, or just need to make your cash go further, why not opt for something cheap and very cheerful this Mother's Day?

These gems won't break the bank, but are guaranteed to raise a smile, which is what's it's all about.

From personalised phone ...  Continue reading

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