Findtree.co.uk has developed a special area on its genealogy site dedicated to helping children get started with a family history project - a fun activity for children especially when bad weather keeps them indoors and best of all it’s free!

The search is on for a young foodie to develop a healthy, naturally-sweet treat using Sundowner® apples. 

In spite of the fact that nearly one fifth of families in the UK has just one child, only children are still regarded as a bit of an oddity.

Totseat, the award-winning washable, squashable fabric highchair has launched its new summer colour, lime, in celebration of entering the Antipodean market and has been tested by Parenting Without Tears panel member Kate Souter and her daughter Lyla.

I have only been a member of this site for a few weeks, but it is already proving to be invaluable!

The Government has recognised the importance of of children developing good social skills with the inclusion of the SEAL - social and emotional aspects of learning - programme in secondary schools after it has been running in two thirds of primary schools through classes such as PE and drama. But to improve your child's chances of success in later life, there are simple strategies parents can follow at home.

We all know that sun protection is imperative but sometimes we forget the suncream or the weather changes suddenly and we get caught out.  Lee Kayne, Pharmacy Dean of the Faculty of Homeopathy, explains how homeopathy can help relieve the effects of sunburn and prickly heat.

Butlins have some great deals on school summer holiday breaks. Book any school's out break and the first child goes FREE! Breaks from only £78 pp and for those who don’t want to self-cater there is a dinner, bed and breakfast option from £5pp per day extra.

Families can stay at the Savill Court Hotel & Spa, near Egham, Surrey for just £99 including full English breakfast for two adults and two children under twelve sharing a room from Monday, 16 July until Sunday, 2 September.

When Alice Sherwood's son, Archie, was diagnosed with  severe nut and egg allergies she set about devising interesting and nutritious recipes for meals he could safely eat and the rest of the family could enjoy as well. The result is the Allergy-free Cookbook  - no eggs, no dairy, no gluten, no nuts - reviewed here by Nolene Gallagher

Two minutes twice a day doesn’t sound like much but sometimes it’s difficult to get children to agree. Buy them a new, limited edition Oral-B Pirates of the Caribbean character toothbrush and you’ll have no problem getting them motivated!

Enamel Care Sensitive is the first toothpaste that contains Liquid Calcium which restores the surface enamel of sensitive teeth.

Healthy Options, the wellbeing holiday experts, has joined forces with London’s leading women-only gym, Sequinpark, to offer guests the chance to sample a week-long exercise break designed around relaxation and fun this summer.

If you have sensitive skin or just prefer natural alternatives to chemicals which may upset the body's natural balance, Crystal Spring has the answer.

Becoming a parent means reassessing our lives and that often includes thinking about the  type of products we use in the home and those we apply to our bodies - either to create a pleasant fragrance or avoid  an unpleasant smell!
 

Exercise, as we all know, is good for you and we should encourage our children to lead physically active lives so that they don’t store up problems in later life - obese children are more likely to die in adulthood from heart disease. However while on the one hand we don’t want our children to become couch potatoes, we should ensure that they aren’t overdoing it and that coaches in gymnastics or specific sports are not pushing children too hard.

Recent reports that too much washing is bad for our children’s skin is based on using products which irritate and aggravate conditions like eczema and sensitive or dry skin. Not so with new products A’kin and Quash - hygiene doesn't have to be compromised.

You may think that your awkward adolescent should be the one saying sorry but they never will if parents don’t set the example.