.....but worryingly 18% rely primarily on parental control software

Thinkbroadband.com has surveyed over 400 parents in the UK about their main concerns with children browsing the internet.  The new survey has revealed that almost a third of parents’ worry that their children will be exposed to inappropriate content online (37 per cent). Despite these findings, 18 per cent of parents rely primarily on parental control software, rather than overseeing and regulating their children’s internet use themselves.

Recent research from Pom-Bear shows that, whilst concerned about their children’s diets, the majority of parents still believe that they deserve treats and shouldn’t be totally deprived. However, they are becoming more discerning when choosing which treats to give them, favouring lighter, healthier snacks.

Julia Bradbury joins Keith Fisher an award winning butcher to offer exclusive culinary advice to help us keep our meals tasty and light on the pocket

Show date: Wednesday 30th September 2009 Show time: 3:30pm

Would kids fail without modern technology?

The majority of British parents believe that technology such as home computers and printers are so ingrained in the everyday task of homework that their kids would fail without it.

Being a vet today topped the tables as the job seven year olds would most like to have when they grow up according to Post Office® Savings*. However, if they have to rely on their pocket money to pay the university fees it could take a while as they receive an average of £3.24 per week!

ELSPA unveils top ten kids games to help parents keep children entertained in the car in Bank Holiday traffic London, United Kingdom - August 27, 2009

As Britain prepares to get behind the wheel for the busiest weekend of the year, ELSPA, UK videogames industry's trade body, is reminding parents of the best ways to keep kids entertained in and out of endless traffic jams. This weekend’s Bank Holiday traffic is expected to be the most chaotic of the year as families and holidaymakers head home after staycation breaks around Britain. An AA/Populus poll lists the ten favourite games for children to play during driving holidays.

Actress Michelle Ryan' gives her voice 'to this harrowing film which shows real life issues affecting people of all ages and situations and which social workers work with on a daily basis. The aim is simple; to recruit more social workers.

Bliss launches the ‘Going Home Pack’ supported by Fairy Non Bio and Pampers

Going home with your baby from a neonatal unit for the first time is something to celebrate, however there may well be many questions that will need answering when you get home. To support families during this special time, special care baby charity Bliss has launched the ‘Going Home Pack’ supported by Fairy Non Bio and Pampers, the first ever pack specifically tailored for the parents taking their premature or sick babies home. The ‘Going Home Pack’ is the perfect source of expert information, to assist parents during the transition from hospital to home, ensuring they get the support they need.  Inside the pack

The Nursery Advisors at Peter Jones, the Sloane Square branch of John Lewis department stores, have launched Buggy Test Drive Consultations designed specifically to help dads fulfill their Top Gear credentials.

Bedtime stories can now help child development and help children to overcome problems with a new range of specially created CDs available from natural health website discountvitaminsandherbs.com

Research* by MTA Solicitors found a third (35%) fewer children (under 16s) have been hurt in vehicle crashes so far this year.  Analysts at the personal injury firm believe that high fuel prices and the impact of the recession on household finances could be behind the significant fall in the number of children injured in road accidents, as more youngsters walk to school.

Sooty represents British children’s entertainment at its very best, incorporating hilarious slapstick comedy routines and magnificent magic tricks. Joined by Sweep and Soo, this mischievous bear is always up to no good. His unique brand of mayhem and exciting adventures always carry a strong sense of innocence and fun, which is exactly the type of entertainment to which children should be exposed.

TAKING THE STRESS-FACTOR OUT OF A HAPPY OCCASION

Your child’s birthday is looming, you want the day to be perfect; after all, it is a very important day, another milestone in your precious child’s life.  Caught up in a whirlwind of panic and the immense pressure put upon yourself to create the most amazing party ever, many parents get carried away by the whole event and find themselves stressed-out, probably more irritable the usual and more likely to be dreading the day than looking forward to it. 

With A Level results on their way, make sure you log onto our  WebTV Show for key advice on future options

Chat date: Wednesday 19th August @ 15:00pm

Are you or is your child about to receive their AS or A2 Level results? If so you’re probably confused over what step to take next. The range of options can seem like a minefield, especially if grades are better or worse than expected. At this crucial time you need as much advice as possible to make the right decision – whether that’s accepting an existing university offer, going through clearing, embarking on a vocational qualification or entering the workplace.

FACT SHEET: FLEXIBLE WORKING

On 6 April 2009 the flexible working laws were extended and now anyone with kids aged 16 and under has the right to ask their employer for flexible working arrangements.  Parents of disabled children up to the age of 18 and carers of adults, can also ask to work flexibly.  The recently introduced rules mean that even if children are older, parents now have the right to ask for a bit more support to be able to give them the time they need.

The latest report from Futurelab highlights the importance of family learning

More than 90 per cent of parents think it is important to learn within the family, with 78 per cent admitting that they too had learnt something new alongside their children, finds a new report from education innovator Futurelab (www.futurelab.org.uk). With findings like these, the Learning in Families with Digital Technologies report highlights the need for learning in the family to be seen as just as important as learning in the classroom. It also explores the potential of digital technologies such as mobile phones, digital cameras and the internet to support learning in the family and to join up the learning that takes place in the home and school.

With increased pressure on parents to outperform expectations in the battle of “who has the best Birthday cake”, help is now at hand with the much anticipated launch of Cakes to Your Door (cakestoyourdoor.co.uk).  The service has been launched today, to bridge the gap between the convenience of online shopping and the taste and choice of delicious home-baked cakes combined with a fast, convenient way of receiving them straight to your doorstep.  Cakes to Your Door is also the first online bakery service in the UK to use advanced technology to print images and designs directly onto the icing itself on all sides of the cake surface – for a clean high quality finish.

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Working out how to discipline a teenager can be one of the hardest parts of parenthood. Our Web TV Show, with Suzie Hayman, shows you how to make it work for you both.

Show date: 28th May @ 12.30pm