iVillage UK Parenting News

Bedtime treats for toddlers

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:36:18 GMT

Your guide to making bedtime stories a lot more exciting for you as well for your childre: iVillage

Establishing a great bedtime routine

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:35:23 GMT

Unless your child has specific neurological problems, there is no reason why they shouldn't be able to sleep. A good sleep pattern is something that you help your children learn

Nightmares and night terrors

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:35:23 GMT

Jo Douglas, author of Toddler Troubles, on what you can do when your child is plagued by nightmares and night terrors: iVillage

Relaxing bedtime activities

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:47:31 GMT

Help your child wind down after a busy day and get ready for a restful night's sleep with these relaxing bedtime

The benefits of teaching kids to swim

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:47:31 GMT

Explaining why teaching kids to swim from an early age can help aid their development in a number of ways

Dry nights

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:44:17 GMT

Bedwetting is a more common issue than most parents imagine and, amongst school-age children, it can lead to great anxiety for the whole family

When is it safe to leave your child home alone?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:41:03 GMT

Advice on when it's safe to leave your child at home

Child abduction - the real story

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:35:51 GMT

An article exploring the actual risk of abduction posed to children in the UK

Super sleepover suggestions

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:46:10 GMT

Super sleepover suggestions

Activities before bedtime

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:46:10 GMT

Activities before bedtime

Understanding your children's dreams and nightmares

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:36:19 GMT

Understanding your children's dreams and nightmares

Calling all adventurous families!

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:46:11 GMT

A nationwide search is on for Britain?s Most Adventurous Family! To launch its brand new land, Wild Asia, Chessington World of Adventures has teamed up with wildlife enthusiast and broadcaster Nick Baker and tourist board VisitEngland to find families that take adventure to a different level

10 top tips to tackle bedwetting

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:50:29 GMT

Bedwetting is a common problem which, if overlooked, can have a negative impact on a child's self-esteem. Follow these 10 simple steps from UnderJams and childhood continence charity ERIC towards a wet-free bedtime...

Say night night to wet beds

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:50:29 GMT

Bedwetting is a more common problem than you might think. Up to half a million UK children aged between four and twelve experience night time wetting at some point, yet only around a third of families seek help. This common problem can damage a child's confidence, making important childhood experiences, like sleepovers with friends, difficult and scary. It is with this in mind that Pampers offer a solution...

Brain food for kids

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:48:45 GMT

Give your kids the right nutrients to help them get through the long school day staying alert and able to concentrate

Choosing A Nursery

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:46:31 GMT

Nursery World editor Liz Roberts gives advice on choosing a nursery

Family fitness makeover

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:41:24 GMT

Increasing numbers of Britain's kids are getting fat and unfit, so perhaps the New Year's resolution should be to tear them away from their X-boxes and bags of crisps, and think up fun ways to get them into shape. Tips for healthy kids: iVillage

Tips to boost kids' immunity

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:37:33 GMT

Advice on how to supplement childrens' diets to help boost their immune systems

Pots of fun for little ones

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:46:49 GMT

Pots of fun for little ones

Modern Languages - did you know?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:48:27 GMT

Modern Languages - did you know?

Modern Languages - career development

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:48:27 GMT

Modern Languages - career development

Find time for family fun

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:43:47 GMT

Advice on how to get the family together for some valuable bonding time

EyePet: Meet your magical new best friend

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:47:50 GMT

Eyepet: your on-screen pet

Get to know your EyePet

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:47:50 GMT

EyePet is the exciting new game for the Playstation 3 that allows you to develop, care for and play with your very own magical on-screen pet in the comfort of your living room

Using the internet: Geek Squad's 5 top tips

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:39:58 GMT

Five short video clips offering an introduction to the basic stages of using the internet