If your self-esteem is feeling like it needs a little tender loving care then below is a a great lists of tips from allaboutyou which will help to give your confidence the boost it needs. Everyday is a school day – Learning new things is what keeps our brain active and ticking over, so make read more »

According to recent research, more single men than single women are looking to settle down. Stereotypically it has always been women who are constantly trying to get their man to commit to them and settle down. However, recent research conducted by dating website Match.com has revealed that the tables have turned. According to a study read more »

With valentines day fast approaching this time of year is often difficult for those who are not in happy relationships, or for those who are struggling to come to terms with a separation. Coming out of a relationship is always difficult but there are ways to minimise the distress. In a recent article from the read more »

A group of charities including Independent Age, Age UK Oxfordshire, Counsel and Care and WRVS, have set out to raise awareness of the link between loneliness and poor health in the elderly. The campaigners are warning that older people who feel lonely stand an increased risk of developing depression, a poor diet and reduced mobility. read more »

According to a survey conducted by Barnardo’s a third of adults believe that same sex couples were worse parents than heterosexuals. According to the charity’s new chief executive Anne Marie Carrie, this poll highlights a disturbing belief system and means that some children in the care system could be losing out on potential parents. Previous read more »

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has announced the government is planning to overhaul ‘Edwardian’ childcare routes to grant fathers up to ten months off work following the birth of a child. The new rules would entitle fathers to be offered additional blocks of leave which is not transferable to their wives or partners in a read more »

According to recent research almost a quarter of children never play outside because of bad weather, hectic lifestyles and irrational fears over accidents and abductions, reports the Telegraph. A recent study has revealed that under 16s now spend twice as much leisure time in the home as they do in green spaces and they are read more »

A recent study of 5000 mums conducted by parenting website Netmums has revealed that many mothers feel so much pressure to be the perfect parent that they tell white lies about what they feed their children and how much television they watch. Almost two-thirds of the mums who took part in the survey admitted to read more »

It’s an unfortunate fact that once the honeymoon period of a relationship has worn off, kind gestures, P’s and Q’s and general appreciation for our partners goes out the window. If this sounds familiar then Women’s Health Magazine have come up with four easy rules to follow which will help both you and your partner read more »

Despite Government health warnings about childhood obesity and recommendations that we all consume five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, a study has found that families with children are not feeding their offspring enough healthy and nutritious foods. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Reading has found that childless couples read more »