Parenting Without Tears

Shared Parental Leave

Two in five (40 per cent) new fathers won’t qualify for new rights to shared parental leave, according to analysis published by the TUC.

National Libraries Day

Saturday 7 February is National Libraries Day – this is the time to support your local library and find out about the events taking place near you throughout the week.

Dental charges – know your options

Which is campaigning to make sure people are not paying more than they need to for their dental treatments. Make sure you know what your treatment options are.

At the London Toy Fair the Make Time 2 Play campaign launched five play principles to ask politicians, in the lead up to the elections, to consider the importance of play for the healthy development of children. Parenting Without Tears endorses this campaign.

DKfindout! - free online encyclopedia

DKfindout! – free online encyclopedia – has been launched to give parents peace of mind, creating a safe, age appropriate website for children to explore and expand their knowledge of the world.

Black Friday Deals at Sainsbury's

Starting tomorrow – Black Friday – Sainsbury's has some great instore deals available while stocks last until Sunday.

SmartSenda greetings cards

Creat an account at SmartSenda and you'll never forget a birthday or anniversary again. Anne Coates, who has been known to miss a birthday, tried out the service.

Jumbo Games announces jigsaw amnesty

Jumbo Games has announced a jigsaw amnesty in conjunction with Hobbycraft and selected hospitals taking place in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh. Donate an old puzzle and Jumbo Games will give a brand new one to a designated hospital.

Argos Toy Exchange

Tess Daly helps Argo and Barnardo's launch their third annual toy exchange to help disadvantaged children at Christmas.

Party bag a bike

As filling a party bag takes on the proportions o an Olympic sport, the charity World Bike Relief UK is urging parents to "bag a bike" instead so that school children living in poor areas in Africa can gain access to education, healthcare and better opportunities.

World First Aid Day

On World First Aid Day a new survey from the British Red Cross suggests a mobile app could help you save a life.

The Nation's Fridge Door

Barnardo's, the children's charity, wants to celebrate the love and support you give your children to show solidarity and support to the unsupported. Mark your children's achievements or artwork on The Nation's Fridge Door.

Macmillan coffee mornings

Sign up now to receive your free coffee morning kit to raise money for Macmillan on the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friady 26 September, 2014.

Race for Life 2014

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2014 is a series of 5k or 10k women-only fundraising events to raise money for research to help beat all 200 types of cancer. Parenting Without Tears member Christine Mayle will be taking part again this year with heer daughters Kaz and Stef.

Host a Dream Tea

The national children’s charity Dreams Come True’s launches its annual fundraising campaign, Dream Tea, and asks everyone to organise and afternoon Dream Tea to raise funds to help young people and children who are terminally or seriously ill realise their dreams.

Happy Father's Day

Celebrate Father's Day with the self-confessed World's Best Father.

Support for women and teens living with cancer

As part of their 20^th anniversary celebrations, national charity, Look Good Feel Better has launched "Look Good Feel Better – On the Move!" a mobile information service that will visit more than 20 UK cities throughout the summer, supporting those affected by cancer.

Student Luggage Delivery

End of term can mean a stressful time getting all students' belonging home so you could try the Student Luggage Delivery from First Luggage.

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