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How to spot nappy rash in babies (and when to worry)
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (218+ words) Netmums health visitor Tracey Stone shares the signs and causes of nappy rash, plus simple ways to treat and protect your baby's skin....
The new 'opening shift' trend will change your life " it might just be the answer to multi-tasking busy mums need
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (630+ words) Imagine approaching your day as if you were opening a storefront, dealing with all of your home admin tasks before starting your working day ahead. If you like the sound of that, you're not alone: 'opening shift' has 11. 5k posts on…...
2026 school holiday dates in England " and how to book cheaper breaks now
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (697+ words) Sometimes, the school holidays seem to appear out of nowhere. One minute you're waving the kids off to school, and the next you're frantically trying to arrange childcare or book a last-minute break. Planning ahead for 2026 might just save your…...
14 weeks of school holidays and 5 weeks" annual leave " why parents say the 'numbers just don't work"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1213+ words) School holidays add up to around 14 weeks a year, yet statutory annual leave for a full-time worker is the equivalent of five weeks leave " so 'the numbers just don't work,' parents have told us. And that mismatch is why Sir…...
Government cracks down on hidden funded childcare charges including top-up fees and registration deposits
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (664+ words) As of September 2025, working parents have been entitled to funded childcare for children 9 months and over. But, there's often confusion around what parents can claim, and what they should really be paying. Now, the government has recognised that not every…...
Nursery charging for 56pm despite unused 30-hour funding
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Last post: 21/01/2026 at 8: 51 pm I am hoping someone here has been through something similar and can share their experience. My little boy has just become eligible for the 30-hour working parent funding. He goes to nursery two long days a…...
9 in 10 new parents feel overwhelmed "and many say there's no safety net according to NCT
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (915+ words) The early months of parenthood feel overwhelming for nearly nine in ten new parents, new research has found. The findings come from the National Childbirth Trust (NCT), the UK charity for pregnancy, parents and progress, and are based on a…...
The "2, 500 childcare deadline many parents still don't know about
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (759+ words) Parents are being urged to act fast to avoid missing out on up to "2, 500 per child in childcare support, with a key deadline just days away. Ministers say more than half a million families could already have saved that amount…...
Parents on Universal Credit can now get childcare costs paid upfront for the first time, under new government rules
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (976+ words) Parents returning to work, who receive certain benefits, will soon receive extra help, the government has announced. Working mums and dads who claim Universal Credit will be able to access money to book childcare upfront, before they're paid. Currently, parents…...
Discover your area: there's loads for families to do
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (159+ words) Nourish Your Baby with Confidence and Care Discover the Joy of Baby Weaning where food becomes more than nourishment; it's an exploration, a bonding moment, and a foundation for lifelong healthy eating. My two-hour Introduction to Solids Workshops" are designed…...