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Summer campaign to help children and young people "Banish the Wee Horror"
Jun 16, 2010

For thousands of children and young people who dread summer sleepovers and holidays because they wet the bed, help is at hand this year thanks to a new awareness-raising campaign. ERIC, the UK charity that supports families with childhood continence problems, launches its "Banish the Wee Horror" campaign.

Learn about the birds and bees at Merriments Gardens, East Sussex
Jun 7, 2010

For a great day out why not visit Merriments Gardens in Hurst Green, East Sussex and learn how to look after the wildlife in your garden.

Autism Angels wanted!
May 28, 2010

The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, is inviting mums to join its team of Autism Angels this summer and take part in the adidas women’s 5k challenge  on Sunday 5 September to help raise funds for autism.

The Baby Expo Show – Brighton
May 26, 2010

The Baby Expo Show is a exhibition for parents and parents-to-be and takes place at Brighton Racecourse on 27 June 2010. Admittance is free but you have to pre-register for tickets

Carry My Luggage
May 6, 2010

Son or daughter returning from university with too many suitcases? Travelling abroad and don't want to pay all the excess airline fees? Need to get to a UK destination without the hassle of cases and bags? Then try Carry My Luggage, a service that takes the pain out of transporting your luggage.

Welcome to Harriet Anne
Apr 21, 2010

Parenting Without Tears has a new addition!

Sharing childcare – new UK legislation
Mar 18, 2010

Unpaid childcare arrangements between friends will be legally exempt from Ofsted registration and inspection under new UK legislation announced 18 March 2010.

HPV vaccine - third jab now due
Mar 15, 2010

For girls aged 12 to 18 who began the HPV vaccination programme in autumn 2009, the third and final jab is due spring 2010. See what you need to know about cervical cancer and HPV – the facts and figures.

Put The Kettle On – for Baby Hip Health Week
Mar 13, 2010

The national charity, STEPS, is hoping their Baby Hip Health Week  13 to 19 March 2010 will help raise awareness amongst parents and health professionals of the vital need to check babies' hips during the first few weeks of life to prevent unnecessary pain and disability in later years – and they are asking you to help raise funds by hosting a tea party.

Blue Peter Book Awards announced
Mar 4, 2010

The Blue Peter awards have been recognising and celebrating the best authors, the most creative illustrators and the greatest reads for children since 2000.
 

Patsy Palmer appeals on behalf of CLIC Sargent
Feb 19, 2010

Actress Patsy Palmer is lending her support to CLIC Sargent’s fun-packed fundraising event for mums of all ages. The actress is the face of Yummy Mummy Week 2010, which this year has moved to 6 to 14 March in celebration of Mother’s Day (Sunday 14 March).

Street Dance with Diversity at Alton Towers Resort
Feb 17, 2010

The Alton Towers Resort is offering families the chance to help banish the winter blues with a series of Street Dance weekends – led by Britain’s Got Talent 2009 winners, Diversity. Plus Parenting Without Tears has a family pass to be won.