With the increase in rental prices and fewer jobs available to young people, more children are relying financially on their parents than ever before.
A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals that around three-quarters of parents in the South West admit to helping their children, 18 or over, out of debt in hard times.
Around a third of parents still have their children, 18 or over, living at home without charging them rent to ease the financial strain on their kids.
The research also reveals that 45 per cent of parents feel they weren’t taught enough...
A new survey, commissioned by male cancer charity Orchid, reveals that 48% of parents in the South West do not regularly talk to their children about health issues or concerns. Furthermore, almost 20% of parents never broach the issue with their children. The survey highlights a lack of confidence amongst South Western parents when bringing up health issues with their children. Stats reveal that a worrying 23% of parents in South West of parents do not feel confident discussing how to check for signs and symptoms of serious and sensitive conditions like testicular cancer with their...
Thousands of items of counterfeit “Frozen” merchandise, including dolls and costumes, have been seized in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards service.
Investigations are continuing, but the authorities have issued a warning , alerting people to the potential dangers.
“We are concerned that children could be playing with these potentially dangerous dolls or wearing costumes which are highly flammable,” says Councillor Roger Croad, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Trading Standards service.
People interested in becoming foster carers are invited to attend an information event run by Foster Care Associates (FCA) at Sainsbury's Pinhoe store in Exeter on Wednesday 11 February, 10am-2pm.
Potential foster carers can find out first-hand from FCA carers and social workers how to get involved and help dozens of children and young people in Exeter and throughout the South West who are in need of a foster family.
Sherree Cole, registered manager for FCA South West, said: “There is an urgent need for more foster carers in Exeter and the South West. We are actively...
Visitor registration is now open at www.childcareshow.co.uk for this new event. It will be a unique forum for educators and child carers in the southwest to discover more about the hot topics and issues in early years education and childcare.
The South West Childcare & Education Show is an essential two-day free exhibition for teachers, head teachers, senior leaders, child minders, nursery owners/managers, childcare workers and parents, in fact anyone involved in early years education and childcare. It will be the perfect forum to meet experts and peers from the region, with an...
As you prepare to head home for the evening, here's a survey that will ring true with many.
For a new study has revealed that in the South West, parents have a staggering 91 battles a week with their children – and win 73 of them. · The most common battles take place around bedtime when mums and dads desperately try to get their children to go to sleep without a fight. · Cleaning up their mess, not allowing junk food and getting them to brush their teeth were also amongst the constant clashes between parents and offspring. · Researchers studied 2,000 parents of children aged one to...
Please come to St Sidwells Community Centre on 21 June to get involved with Rabble. This is a new free local magazine for Exeter parents; I hope to make a group to write blogs and articles and form friendships.
You are welcome if you would just enjoy a topical chat and cup of tea, contribute or help other people to write. Think of it as a mothers' meeting with attitude and a chance to see your writing and pictures in print.
CEDA is a charity based in Exeter that works with adults and young people with disabilities, looking to provide social opportunities and experiences to those that at times can be isolated from the community due to their additional support needs.
BIS-net is a newly launched branch of CEDA, funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund. It stands for Behaviour Interventions Support Network and will look to increase provision in the local area for those families supporting and individual with their behaviour.
This summer will see the launch of services available to...
The number of parental child abduction and custody cases has more than doubled over the last decade, with almost two children being abducted abroad each day, according to new figures released today by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and charity, Reunite.
The FCO has launched an awareness campaign to encourage parents to think of the long-term damage their actions could have on both the children and families involved.
The Christmas holidays have in the past been a hotspot for parental child abductionas family’s face extra strain.
