A look at the latest baby scanning technology that offers amazingly detailed baby scans for parents to be...(more)
Emma Palmer celebrates the joys of the bubbly stuff in this article that looks at both the origins and many different varieties of everyone’s favourite fizzy drink... (more)
Since its launch in 1986 Childline has counselled more then one million children, here we look at their achievements since their launch and how they have given children all over the UK a voice.. (more)
Advice and information for people looking inth the adoption process... (more)
The Parents Guide UK looks at an average day, if such a thing exists, for Lisa Rae a professional nanny looking after five children (more)
Afternoon Tea seems to be an all but forgotten tradition in these busy days we now find ourselves living in..(more)
Bringing up small children is an exciting and rewarding experience, though if we are honest at times it can be exhausting, worrying and lonely...(more)
Do you find yourself feeling lethargic in the afternoons and sluggish in the mornings? If so you may be in need of a power nap. We take a look at the benefits of a quick forty winks over an early night...(more)
A look at not just the origins of this special day but also how other nationalities celebrate their birthdays?... (more)
Yes, it involves chocolate but there’s a lot more to it than that and here we take a closer look at this celebration... (more)
The Scots know how to celebrate and Hogmanay is no exception. Here we look take a look at how Scotland rings in the New Year...(more)
Ever wondered why we celebrate Mother’s Day? Here The Parents Guide UK uncovers the history of this much loved date on our yearly calendars and finds out the real reason for this celebration... (more)
With more and more forms of entertainment, unlimited consumer items available to keep us occupied and, in the Western world at least, the freedom to roam as we wish why are so many of us still unhappy?...(more)
We look at a selection of children's books for all ages and offer readers the chance to win a copy of their chosen title. (more)
Are you returning back to work after maternity leave? If so this article explains your rights on returning as well as offering advice on how to ease back into your role.. (more)
Bertie Boyer joins The Parents Guide UK gang armed with mouth watering recipes and tips on how to make even the quickest and simplest meals taste a little bit special!..(more)
Everyone needs their confidence boosting from time to time and that includes children. Here we take a look at ways in which to raise your child’s confidence and offer support as they develop... (more)
Leila Wilcox, winner of last years Channel 4 series ‘Make Me a Million’ talks to The Parents Guide UK about what happened next for her and the Halos n Horns range...(more)
They’re everywhere you look! In handbags, bike baskets, on the red carpet and even writing their own books!! Here we take a light hearted look at the pets of the rich and famous... (more)
A humorous look at the weird and wonderful names the famous give their offspring... (more)
Everyone seems to be on a fad diet these days and we think we know who’s to blame!!!! (more)
Information and advice on the legal and emotional issues involved in changing your child's name... (more)
Is your child spending too much time in front of the television? Are they being brainwashed by toy manufacturers? Here, The Parents Guide UK takes a look at how advertising affects our children and how different countries deal with direct marketing aimed at children... (more)
A look at how divorce affects children and ways in which separating parents can make the break as easy as possible for their children. (more)
Sooner or later most children will want to earn some money of their own and with this responsibility comes independence. Here we look at your child’s rights in the world of employment... (more)
Most children will ask their parents if they can have a pet at some point.They may want a gerbil or perhaps something bigger like a boa constrictor!. So, at what age should a child become a pet owner and what are the pros and cons? Herb Childerditch takes a look at children and their pets....(more)
Are you being ‘bullied’ by your children? Do you find yourself giving in to their every demand for a quiet life? Herb Childerditch looks at children who abuse their parents and uncovers some tactics to deal with the issue...(more)
Singer, model and mum, Sophie Ellis-Bextor is backing a UK campaign to collect hundreds and thousands of childhood memories...(more)
Everything you ever wanted to know about the nation’s favourite confectionery... (more)
A light-hearted look at in-flight food featuring some mind boggling facts and figures on the mile high meal...(more)
How can you ensure your child’s CV shines out from the others in the pile? Herb Childerditch offers some great advice on building a CV that works first time...(more)
Here Chris Waite gives us his thoughts at being a stay at home dad... (more)
Some interesting facts all about Essex...(more)
A look at the history and meaning of everyone's favourite holiday...(more)
With the festive season being notorious for raising stress levels The Parents Guide UK looks at ways in which to keep the temperatures down this Christmas... (more)
Are you an expectant mother? Worried how you will cope during labour and delivery? Anxious how you will cope and find time to manage with your new addition?...(more)
Herb Childerditch takes a look at some of the best books currently on the shelves with something for all age’s groups... (more)
A guide to this summers best reads for all the family plus copies of all books reviewed up for grabs...(more)
A look at the best websites around for parents and kids... (more)
Once upon a time lunch breaks were all about grabbing a sandwich and a coffee, now the latest craze is a quick nip and tuck. We take a look at this growing trend in cosmetic surgery... (more)
It’s a popular misconception amongst many women that face masks are nothing but an unnecessary luxury with little, or no, real benefit. (more)
Despite the fact that there are approximately 74 babies born in the UK every hour it is predicted that the population will begin to decline by the year 2030 unless the UK birth rate increases. (more)
Modern living has long been blamed by many for the demise of the traditional home cooked family meal and with recent studies showing that as few as one in five households only eat together (more)
Teresa Foss of Palmers Solicitors looks at making the often difficult decision on who the children will live with when a relationship breaks down...(more)
With our lives becoming busier and busier its easy to forget to spend valuable time together as a family unit but as The Parents Guide UK discovers the rewards of just a couple of hours together a week reaps high rewards... (more)
OK, so after perhaps twenty or more years, your children have finally flown the nest. (more)
Part of growing up involves making friends. We take a look at how we can encourage our children to make friends and how to support them when they have fallings out.. (more)
The Theatre School That goes the extra mile! (more)
The Parents Guide UK welcomes onboard another new face in the shape of Richard Ward who shows us what we can expect on the IT and technology front over the next twelve months...(more)
Our in-house IT expert Richard Ward scans the latest technology in search of laptops to suit everyone’s budget and sat-nav systems that will help you get to where you’re going quicker this summer... (more)
Our resident tech expert Richard Ward takes a look at the best computers on the market for all the family to use. From homework to online shopping, Mr. Ward has it covered...(more)
Our resident tech expert Richard Ward takes a look at the best gadget stocking fillers on the market this Christmas...(more)
Kids love to play in the dirt. They like to search for earthworms and bugs. They like to create things and kid-friendly gardening can include anything from...(more)
Our resident gardening expert Andrea Parsons offers advice on how you can start building the foundations for next years beautiful garden right now!...(more)
It is possible to create a garden that is fun for all the family to spend time in without it resembling a theme park. Here Andrea Parsons shows us how to achieve the perfect balance...(more)
Getting Your Child Through Divorce
An exclusive excerpt from International Best selling author and former marital counsellor Anne Hooper’s new book ‘Getting Your Children Through Divorce’... (more)
Teaching your child to use the potty or toilet and leave the nappies behind can be a nightmare. Here we take a look at how to make the transition as smooth as possible...(more)
Many of us use it every day but what do we really know about the London Underground?...(more)
With more and more families choosing to holiday in the UK than ever before we take a look at some of the best family destinations right here on our own doorsteps...(more)
The Parents Guide UK takes a look at the many different ways the arrival of a new year is celebrated across the world...(more)
In a new section to The Parents Guide UK we offer you the chance to voice your opinions on previous articles. Here, reader Miss. Davis has responded to an article we ran recently regarding the rise in popularity of the ‘Baby Planners’...(more)
A look at the very British art form - the Panto!..(more)
We know the stars like to celebrate in style, no matter what the reason, so just how showbiz crazy do they go at Christmas?... (more)
Our resident gardening expert Andrea Parsons offers advice on how you can start building the foundations for next years beautiful garden right now!...(more)
These days people name their homes from all kinds of inspirations..(more)
What makes us proud to be British? What do we miss about home when we’re away? Here we take a look at the great British Icons as chosen by the Great British Public...(more)
In The City
London is, without doubt, one of the worlds most expensive cities in the world but you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a fun day out in the capital, in fact some of the best loved attractions in London won’t cost you a penny. (more)
In this new feature we look at Interior Design that can be incorporated into the smallest of budgets but will transform your rooms beyond belief. In this issue interior designer Patrick W Jones tells us about the inspiration of nature in his work as an interior designer and artist.. (more)
With more and more people then ever before now meeting online we look at ways in which you can ensure you meet the right person safely...(more)
Get a child’s birthday party right and they’ll talk about it for years to come, get it wrong and they’ll never let you forget about it. We take a look at how to take the stress out of putting on a party to remember for your little ones..(more)
With more people finding themselves struggling with debt than ever before, The Parents Guide UK looks at ways to approach getting back in control of your money... (more)
Life Coaching
Do you feel like your life is spiraling out of control? Have you lost your personal organizer? Life coaching may be the solution to restoring your inner calm. The Parents Guide UK investigates the phenomenon that is Life Coaching... (more)
A trip down memory lane in the world of confectionary...(more)
Cooking with kids is great fun as well as an excellent way to spend some quality time together. Here’s some recipes that the kids will love making and you’ll all enjoy eating!...(more)
There is a common belief that, after a certain period of time, a couple who live together become “common law” husband and wife. Many people believe that such common law husbands and wives acquire legal rights over each other’s property. (more)
New research shows that the average family with children could be throwing away as much as £610 worth of food each year, that’s over £50 every month...(more)
There seems to be almost as many ‘beauty’ products on the market aimed at men as there are for women these days and with more and more fellas giving products such as moisturizer a go we take a light hearted look at modern man’s increasing vanity...(more)
The beginning of each year can be a difficult time. The postman keeps bringing bills, even when you ask him not too!...(more)
A short history of something that we all take for granted yet probably couldn’t live without even with more and more of us owning computers…the humble biro pen...(more)
The Parents Guide UK takes a look a Typhoo Tea, the leading tea brand that’s been providing us with our daily cuppas since 1875...(more)
You can’t turn on the television or open a magazine these days without an advert for a food product claiming that Omega 3 will help your children become ‘brainy’ but is it all hype or can it really improve your child’s learning skills?...(more)
Last year, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon’s popular pre-school TV channel, launched a competition to find the nation’s best new bedtime stories. The nationwide contest asked kids and parents alike to delve into their imaginations and come up with inspiring, adorable and most of all original new bedtime stories. (more)
No more queues? No more struggling to find a car park space? No more trolley rage?.. It sounds too good to be true! So is online shopping the way forward?... (more)
It's always going to be a worry when your teenage children take their first holiday without you, here we look at ways to keep everyone happy. (more)
Cycling is one of the best ways for the whole family to keep fit and have fun at the same time. We take a look at how cycling can be incorporated into even the busiest of lifestyles...(more)
Baby planners, another fad or the future of parenthood? (more)
She walks across the Car Park, her dress rustle’s as the large pink voile skirt sweeps across the red carpet, the limousine pulls away, the girl’s all squeal with delight… the boys look on, smartly dressed and looking very James Bond in their tuxedos.…. The Prom Night Begins....(more)
Send us your recipes along with a picture of you and your chosen dish.
One lucky reader’s recipe will be chosen each edition and they will receive a £20 Marks and Spencers voucher! This Month it's Andy Price with his Funky Chunky Chicken Pie. (more)
Genealogy is the study of information about your ancestors and who you are related to. One of the most widely recognised methods of organising genealogical data is the family tree...(more)
Unless you've been marooned on a desert island for the last year you wont have failed to have heard the word 'Recession' mentioned at least ten times a day...(more)
Some like it on toast, others can’t resist it in a sandwich with a big dollop of pickle…whether you have it melted, fried, grated or sliced cheese is, without doubt, one of the nations favourite foods and here we take a look at its origins..(more)
A look at the role of the father as house husband. (more)
Paul McDonald takes a look at how to avoid conflict within a new family unit and how to deal with the issues that can arise within a step family... (more)
Team sports have always been acknowledged as being an excellent way in which children can learn to work together...(more)
Klark Morgan tells us about his love of football and his involvement with Basildon Boys F.C... (more)
So, what are children spending their - or should that be our - money on?
A recent survey questioned 1,000 children aged between seven and sixteen years of age across the UK and discovered that 15-16 year olds have the most spending power. (more)
Southend Radio
Launched in March this year, Southend Radio 105.1 is the very first radio station to exclusively serve Southend-on-Sea and surrounding towns...(more)
The office party involves that age old dilemma of mixing business with pleasure which can either make for better working relationships or complete disaster. Here, The Parents Guide UK looks at how to be the life and soul and still have a job the next morning... (more)
Herb Childerditch takes a look at the summer camp options available to parents that offer children the very best in activities, confidence building exercises and fun over the summer break... (more)
One of the most important life skills any of us can learn is to swim, not only is it a fun way to stay healthy it could also save a life. Here The Parents Guide UK looks at how you can help your baby learn to swim.... (more)
OK, you've dealt with the midnight feeds and early mornings so you can get through their teenage years surely...??? (more)
With so many fun places right here on our doorstep in South Essex we didn’t know where to start!!!! Heres a list of just some of the many attractions to visit over the Easter and summer holidays... (more)
If you thought you had a bit of calm to come between the sleepless nights that both toddlers and teenagers can bring on then think again!!...(more)
As the internet gets more and more popular Paul Dwyer looks into how you can ensure your child is surfing safely. (more)
It’s long been common knowledge that men love their sheds but now it seems there’s actually evidence which suggests that men with sheds are more likely to be happier and therefore healthier than those without! (more)
A spotlight on two of South Essex's best loved country parks. (more)
Lauren Taylor looks at the role of the personal shopper and discovers that shopping for that special something doesn’t have to be a retail nightmare... (more)
Is the stage calling your little ones? Are they deemed to be the next big thing? We take a look at stage schools and see how they can encourage and nurture children with a flair for entertaining...(more)
Decking can transform a so-so garden into a multi level outdoor area that all the family will want to spend time in. Here we take a look at how to build a decking area that will provide an excellent space in which to barbecue, lounge or just plain party!... (more)
The origins of spring cleaning are thought to date back to the Iranian ‘Norouz’, the Persian New Year, which falls on the first day of spring. Iranians continue the practice of “khooneh takouni” meaning “shaking the house” to this day, just before the beginning of the New Year. (more)
With our lives becoming more and more hectic The Parents Guide UK looks at the top ten ways to unwind and find some inner calm... (more)
There are so many websites out there aimed at children but how can you be sure they are completely kid friendly?...(more)
Long car journeys can feel even longer when children get restless so here, The Parents Guide UK takes a look at ways to keep them occupied whilst on your travels... (more)
Victorian ParlourGames
From "Charades" to "The Vicars Cat" we take a look at what got our Victorian counterparts parties swinging long before the arrival of DVD quiz games and karaoke...(more)
Water, Water, Everywhere
These days many of us include bottled water on our weekly shopping lists automatically although it hasn’t always been that way...(more)
Kellie Bywaters takes a look at how a wedding crèche can help make your big day just that little bit less stressful whilst at the same time ensuring the little ones have fun... (more)
More people than ever before are taking up ‘thrill seeking’ hobbies and sports. We look at the most popular ones and give you the lowdown on how you can join in the fun...(more)
Did you know that new parents are now entitled to a £250 Child Trust Fund? Herb Childerditch tells you all you need to know about this new ‘Baby Bonus’...(more)
Are you missing out to what you’re entitled to? The Parents Guide UK looks at Working Tax Credit... (more)