Huzur Vadisi, which translates as peaceful valley, is set in the beautiful forested mountains along Turkey's "Turquoise" coast-line. If you have the chance to leave parenting behind for a week, Huzur Vadisi is the perfect place to let go and relax into a slower rhythm of life, practicing yoga, developing your creativity and learning meditation techniques.

Whether you are inviting another child on your weekend away/holiday or your son or daughter is  joining another family for a break a bit of pre-planning  can make it a much more enjoyable experience for everyone.

Every year following divorce about one fifth of parents lose contact with their children. Had they known their rights they might have been able to secure good access to their offspring. This is a comprehensive guide to everything a divorcing parent needs to know to make informed and practical choices at a very difficult time for all concerned.

Daughter Libby was only ten when we visited the island of Thassos for the first time. We fell in love with the island and have been back several times since – seeing it in new ways each time. A great place for a family holiday!

The only time we visited Center Parcs before was nearly ten years ago when my daughter and I stayed at the hotel in Elveden. The Parcs have come a long way since then and this time we stayed in one of the newly designed and refurbished Woodland Lodges in Sherwood Forest.

The typical Mediterranean diet of colourful fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals along with fish and small amounts of lean meat and low fat dairy food washed down with a glass or two of red wine is really good for your health says the British Dietetic Association. Even better you won't be increasing your carbon footprint when you reproduce it at home!

Zoggs, the leading Australian swimming brand, is looking out for your children this summer with a brand new range of swimming products and here’s your chance to win a pair of Phantom Junior goggles plus swimming cap and Aqua-Sports carry-all.

PWT panel member Alex Bell reviews the latest DVD of Numberjacks, a top-rated BBC and Cbeebies pre-school television programme - with the help of her son Toby!

It’s the most natural instinct in the world for a parent to hold and soothe their child. But for the 1 in 8 babies born premature or sick in the UK – one of the highest rates in Western Europe – medical equipment such as incubators can prevent parents from being able to comfort their infant. Research suggests that only 18 per cent of parents of special care babies receive guidance and support on how to recognise their babies’ distress signals and only just over half are shown how to help soothe their baby through proven techniques.

If you share your home with cats and dogs, you’ll know how difficult it is to keep your home animal hair and fur-free – a must if you have small children and/or have allergy sufferers in the home. Russell Hobbs has produced a range of vacuums for pet owners and allergy sufferers alike.

Champneys have developed an new range of skin care products which combine moisturisers with treatments to address the visible signs of ageing - those little wrinkles that seem to appear overnight!

The Eve Appeal, supported by Boots, aims to halve the  UK death rate from ovarian cancer.

Findtree.co.uk has developed a special area on its genealogy site dedicated to helping children get started with a family history project - a fun activity for children especially when bad weather keeps them indoors and best of all it’s free!

The search is on for a young foodie to develop a healthy, naturally-sweet treat using Sundowner® apples. 

In spite of the fact that nearly one fifth of families in the UK has just one child, only children are still regarded as a bit of an oddity.

Totseat, the award-winning washable, squashable fabric highchair has launched its new summer colour, lime, in celebration of entering the Antipodean market and has been tested by Parenting Without Tears panel member Kate Souter and her daughter Lyla.

I have only been a member of this site for a few weeks, but it is already proving to be invaluable!

The Government has recognised the importance of of children developing good social skills with the inclusion of the SEAL - social and emotional aspects of learning - programme in secondary schools after it has been running in two thirds of primary schools through classes such as PE and drama. But to improve your child's chances of success in later life, there are simple strategies parents can follow at home.