Health Minister Jeremy Hunt calls for parents to give children MMR vaccination
Health Minister Jeremy Hunt was called upon today to respond to the measles outbreak in Wales, which has seen a dramatic rise both in the number of people affected, and the number of parents rushing to clinics to get their children vaccinated.
Currently 91.2% of people are vaccinated in the UK. However, ... Continue reading
Dr Dawn reveals her medicine cabinet must-haves, how her boys would rather watch football than Embarrassing Bodies and shares her new-mum tips
@PPPMAGAZINE: Are your children more or less embarrassed/keen to come to you with their ailments since your involvement with TV show Embarrassing Bodies?@DrDawnHarper: I don't think @EmbBodies makes any difference to them really. They ask me because I'm their mum and I guess being a GP helps. @PPPMAGAZINE: ... Continue reading
As feeding guru launches Quick And Easy Toddler Recipes, Annabel Karmel appears in conversation with Eve Pollard
How would you like to enjoy a delicious lunch with Annabel Karmel while swapping tips, ideas and feeding inspiration? Well, now you can!
Okay, we admit, it won’t be just the two of you sharing a cosy tête-à-tête, but charity Wellbeing Of Women is offering every guest at Annabel ... Continue reading
According to new language study, we did (yikes!)
Upon hearing the news that most toddlers learn to say at least one obscene word before they even know the alphabet, your reaction might be something along the lines of, "What the ****?"
But according to language expert, Dr. Mellissa Mohr, we must resist the urge to let loose a regular barrage ... Continue reading
After children rack up huge bills, UK government to look into aggressive in-app purchases
In the last year there have been many reports from angry parents that young children are accidently running up huge mobile phone bills due to expensive ‘free’ web and app-based games.
The UK government will examine whether kids are being put under unfair pressure to pay for additional content to complete ... Continue reading
Voice of Lara Croft and mum-of-three Keeley talks about the WorldWideWeb and her children
Taking on the role of voicing Lara Croft when you have three children (two of them boys) who will invariably grow up to play the games certainly throws up some interesting situations – especially when your own son tells you he ‘likes the way Lara runs’ – but Keeley Hawes (star ... Continue reading
Early Rider's Andy Loveland reveals his top tips for getting your little one on two wheels
Why is it important to learn to ride a bike at a young age?
Firstly, because it'is great, wholesome fun. When it comes to physical benefits, confidence building, introducing a more adventurous outlook on life and accessibility, getting on a bike is very hard to beat.
What skills can a child learning from ... Continue reading
Dad posts Tumblr blog of crying challenges every parent faces...
The latest Internet sensation sweeping the nation is a humble Tumblr account entitled ‘Reasons My Son is Crying’, posted by American father of two, Greg Pembroke.
Over 600,000 people logged on last week to scroll through the gallery of images of 21-month old Charlie and his older brother William, in ... Continue reading
Restrictions come after discovering bulk-buyers sell tins at a profit to families in China
Supermarkets are now rationing popular brands of formula milk after a surge in demand from China has caused a rise in unofficial exports.
Danone, the manufacturer of much-loved brands Aptamil and Cow & Gate, has requested retailers (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons) stop customers bulk-buying after students and businessmen have been ... Continue reading
Men say having a baby makes them feel more attractive
Spotted your man looking a little bit smug as he cradles your tiny baby, checking himself out in shop windows or glancing in every mirror he passes? Well, according to researchers, he’s not just loving being a new dad, he’s got the post-baby glow. You may have enjoyed Continue reading
