Shag bands - would you let your daughter wear them? If you don’t know what they are, prepare to be shocked. Times online 10/11/09

To have another or not to have another? No, we’re not talking about glasses of wine, we’re talking about kids! This article explains why one can be the perfect number, for both the child and the parents! Junior magazine online

Here’s a refreshing alternative to today’s obsession with ‘boutique hotel’ style - designer mum Petra Boase has created a funky, colourful family home that isn’t too precious. Who loves it?! Telegraph online 13/11/09

Are you a cool parent? Take this lighthearted quiz to find out ...

Working dads want more time with their children, according to a report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

It’s coming up to Christmas and there’s a lot of pressure on parents to buy the latest must-have toys for their kids. But how about giving them that most important of gifts, the gift of self-belief? Psychologies magazine online

How old before a child can be left home alone, or allowed to walk to school without you? - Guardian online 13/11/09