Do you know how much working part time or taking a career break for childcare could affect your pension? We teamed up with the experts to look into the issue.
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How can we fix the parent pension penalty?
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Why are dangerous toys still on sale?
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Toys are the most-recalled products in Europe. Our scientist Dr Tom Bell asks why more isn’t done to keep children safe.
Update: Slime safety warning – is this kids’ craze safe?
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Dangerous slime may sound like the plot of a cheesy 1950s horror B movie, but if you’ve got a primary school-aged child or grandchild, you may be aware of the craze for toy slime – and its potential dangers.
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Could you afford to be a student in 2018?
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University isn’t cheap, but it’s not just about rising tuition fees. Outgoings for accommodation, transport, hobbies and socialising soon mount up. How much money do students need to get by on these days?
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Are too many unhealthy food ads appearing during ‘family’ shows?
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It’s all very well restricting adverts for unhealthy foods during children’s TV, but what about the shows watched by families that don’t fall under that category? It’s time the rules caught up with our viewing habits.
What baby products do you rate – and which do you slate?
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Baby? Check. Car seat, pushchair and highchair? Check. Bottle warmer, nappy stacker and air purifier? Er… check?! (more on useful and useless baby products…)
Halloween costumes: A trick or a treat?
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The spookiest night of the year is upon us but will you be dressing up to celebrate? Or are you a parent who enjoys wrapping their child in loo roll before they harvest sweets from the neighbours?
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Prepare yourself for parenthood
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Welcome to Which? Conversation’s Prepare For Parenthood page. You’ve been on a journey of discovery and now the fun really begins!
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Back-to-school supplies: how essential are the essentials?
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September has rolled around and kids across the country are preparing for the new school year. Parents have been rushing out to buy stationery and what-not, but how essential are these school supplies?
(more on back-to-school essentials…)
What financial advice did your parents give you?
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More than four out of five (83%) parents believe it’s their responsibility to educate their children about managing their personal finances, but many don’t feel up to the job. (parental financial education…)
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Should parents be paying for their adult children?
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The financial impact of having kids is well documented, but it appears supporting children well into adulthood is becoming the norm.
Do you know if you’re a carer?
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Today is Carers Rights’ Day, which helps carers know their rights and find the help and support they’re entitled to. But with 6,000 people a day starting to look after a family member or friend, some of us may not even realise we’ve actually become carers in the first place. (more on carers’ rights…)
Why should laundry tablets look so much like sweets?
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Every parent of a young child must at some time have longed to have eyes in the back of their head. You can take every precaution – get a stairgate, a baby monitor, and a washing machine with a childproof lock. And still there is only so much you can do. (more…)
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Are children too dependent on technology?
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Love it or hate it, but technology has become an essential feature of everyday life. But is it wise for this dependency extend to kids too?