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Save the Children launches Mums United Mar 13, 2012: During the week of Mother’s Day, mums and celebrity mums across the UK are standing as "Mums United" with Save the Children behind the slogan "Make Mums' Day, Make Work Pay". As the new budget looms, they are joining behind the charity’s calls to George Osborne after discovering the new welfare system will hold back 100s of 1000s of mums from the workplace and drive a quarter of a million children deeper into poverty.

International Women's day Mar 8, 2012: As we celebrate women's achievements, UNICEF reminds us that investing in women, mothers and girls is the best route towards a world fit for children. If a girl is educated she is more likely to marry later, to choose her own husband, to give birth to healthy children and encourage her own children to be educated. Women provide hope for a future free of poverty and to protect a child's rights we need to protect mothers.

Best Children's Book of the Last Ten Years annouced Mar 1, 2012: Just announced the UK children's favourite book of the last ten years and the Blue Peter Book of the Year.

World Book Day Mar 1, 2012: World Book Day – 1 March – was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

School places – how to appeal Feb 27, 2012: Local authorities start sending out their decisions regarding the allocation of school places for September 2012 on 1 March. So what do you do if your child has not been allocated a place in the reception or secondary school of your choice? Associate solicitor Laura Berman gives her advice.

Running for the Eve Appeal Feb 21, 2012: Charlotte Oram will be running in the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 22 April 2012 to raise money for and awareness of The Eve Appeal.

Top 20 most family friendly museums Feb 15, 2012: The longlist for the Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award – the biggest museum award in Britain and the only one judged by families - has been announced.

Big Blue Mug campaign – feed a child for a year Feb 13, 2012: The Big Blue Mug campaign invites people to get their hands on a bright blue mug – similar to those used to provide Mary’s Meals to children in Malawi, where the Scottish-based charity feeds over 500,000 children every school day.

Kiss it Better with Clinique and Great Ormond street Hospital Feb 4, 2012: Throughout the month of February, Clinique is partnering with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity for the KISS IT BETTER appeal – raising money to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer.

Best Children's Book of the Last Ten Years Feb 3, 2012: Blue Peter commences its search to find the best children’s book of the last decade, with the launch of an online vote in which its young viewers will be able to choose from a shortlist of ten iconic titles.

Drayton Manor 2-for-1 offer Jan 24, 2012: As part of the build-up to the main season which begins on 17 March 2012, Drayton Manor's Thomas Land and zoo will be opening during some weekends and offering 2-for-1 entry.

Paradise Escape at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Jan 21, 2012: This UK hotel group is launching Paradise Escape across its 24 Spa Harmony & Serenity locations from February 2012.

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