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Kids usually get their first mobile phones when they start school. Most parents believe that these phones can help their children stay in touch with them all the time. With the availability of smarter devices, the whole world is basically within their reach. From mobile bullying to online stress, children won’t disclose these problems, in fear of losing their tech priviledges. As parents, it can...
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Last updated: 27/11/2013
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Menopause, which is caused by an imbalance of the body’s sex hormones, is believed to be the reason why some women throw unreasonable tantrums. New research found that changes in the levels of oestrogen were not linked to bad temper or mood swings. The study was published online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It is the first to determine how women of different ages are...
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Last updated: 26/11/2013
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Research reveals that several women own a pair of skinny jeans in hope that they will lose weight. The study conducted by StyleClub, a fashion and lifestyle club questioned 1,000 women and found 87% wear jeans at least once a week. The study revealed that more than half keep a pair of skinny jeans in the closet that they don’t fit into, in the hope they will soon lose enough weight to wear them...
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Last updated: 25/11/2013
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CathyMum
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The majority of mothers who return to work feel they are being pushed aside by employers. A new survey found that 75% of women found it harder to progress in their career after they had children. Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said: “It is sadly still far too common for women to feel shoved aside at work because they’ve decided to have children. Aside from the obvious unfairness, it’s...
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Last updated: 25/11/2013
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Official figures reveal that babies born in the summer need more help during their first year of school. Findings from the Department for Education data revealed that 33% of babies born between May and August don’t do as well in reading, writing and maths. These figures have fuelled a debate over when children should start school, this way, pupils of the same literacy level will be in one class...
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Last updated: 22/11/2013
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The Liberal Democrats have proposed giving parents more time off after having a baby. Drafted by the Minister of Equality, this will allow parents to claim up to 15 months’ leave, as well as the right to give employers very little notice beforehand. From April 2015, the Children and Families Bill will give parents the right to ‘mix and match’ childcare arrangements during the first year of...
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Last updated: 20/11/2013
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Experts warn that children who use tablets or smartphones may develop long-term problems with their hands and fingers. Studies indicate that this is due to the fact that tablets and smartphones prevent a child from building up muscles needed for writing. Researchers found both a decrease in muscle strength and a delay in motor skill development among children who engaged with these gadgets...
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Last updated: 20/11/2013
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The cost of Christmas dinner will increase this year with a 17% rise in the price of the tradition turkey. The latest figures show mums will spend an extra £3 on a frozen turkey this year, as the average cost rises to about £20. Those who buy at the butchers’ counter will be paying at least £60 for a typical turkey of the same size. Figures show the price of turkey has risen by 8% in the past...
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Last updated: 18/11/2013
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New research has found that testing protein levels in pregnant women before 35 weeks is highly accurate in identifying those at risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a severe type of high blood pressure in pregnancy that can be fatal. Currently, high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine are used to diagnose it but the test is unreliable and can take days to confirm...
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Last updated: 07/11/2013
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CathyMum
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A recent study found that music lessons in childhood can help with your child’s hearing later in life. Playing an instrument can also help keep the brain active in adulthood, and even though we usually associate deafness in the ears, the brain is important to ensure we hear clearly. If the brain processes sound more slowly, it can be more difficult, to say, hear clearly while chatting on the...
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Last updated: 06/11/2013
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CathyMum
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