New trends in family life
Mark J Penn's superb statistical and economic study, Microtrends, is a wealth of interesting facts and figures. Covering everything from trends among presidential candidates to interracial marriage
The Christmas presents that end up forgotten
You can't help it if a relative gives something to your kids that isn't very good, or that they just don't play with. Even good presents can end up being left in a cupboard, unwanted or forgotten...Popular UK pregnancy and parenting website UKparentslounge reports...
Dealing with identity theft - a victim's guide
Are you in debt without even knowing it? Is someone running up a credit card debt in your name? Identity theft is a widespread and dangerous crime because it is borderless, hard to prevent and often hard to do anything about until you find out you have become a victim.
Breastfeeding mums need to talk
Breastfeeding can be an isolating experience. A new mum, breastfeeding for the first time, can feel cut off from family and friends if they are unsupportive or simply do not understand her motives.
Stranger danger in the 21st century
In these days of online forums, chat rooms and social networking websites, the internet can be a dangerous place for a child to play. Telling a child not to talk to strangers is no longer enough when it comes to their safety. Nowadays it is just too easy for them to ‘talk’ to, and make ‘friends’ with, strangers online from the safety of their own home, lulling them into a false sense of security.