Are you pregnant, smoking, aged between 16-25y and thinking about quitting? Tommy’s, the Baby Charity, is working with researchers at the University College London to try and understand what smoking cessation support might be most useful to young women so that they can work to provide appropriate support for women wanting to quit. They are keen to hear from you through a confidential telephone based interview. £30 of High Street vouchers are offered as a thank you for your time. If you would like more, no obligation information please visit their site

We are working with a baby charity who wants to find out a bit more about what it feels like when you becomea new parent. They are really interested it the experience of younger parents and Mum’s to be. What did it feel like when you found out you were going to have a baby? Please fill in this su…

There has been a huge amount of discussion on the news today about bed sharing. It’s meant that there’s lots of conflicting information out there and it’s important that you have the right advice before making your decision as a parent. That’s why we put together the key pieces of s…

These days it is really easy to lose track of yourself and feel burned out. Illness, relationship problems and debt problems can quickly build and become a real issue if not nipped in the bud. Here are a few top tips for how to improve your wellbeing: 1. Stay active Exercise isn’t something you do when you need a quick fix. It plays a huge role in your mental health and quality of life. It can help you to form better sleep patterns. It also causes endorphins, instantly making you feel more positive. It doesn’t have to be boring. Even walking to work is a great start to the day and will help you to sa…

A recent report by the resolution foundation shows that people on low to middle income wages pay over a third of their income on rent . The Foundation also said that rent increases have made it impossible for most families to find accommodation in certain areas like London where a two-bedroomed house would cost over 110% of a typical familiy’s wage. Journalist and young parent advocate, Prymface spoke up for teenage parents after a campaign trended on Twitter targeting young parents with the aim of preventing teenage pregnancy. The campaign, running with the slogan; ’You should be changing the world not cha…

The UK Young Ambassadors want to know what young people across the UK think about social inclusion and youth work. They want to know if young people are feeling excluded in their communities, why this is, and how youth work can be used to improve things. You can also win a £30 Amazon voucher for taking p…

The UK Young Ambassadors want to know what young people across the UK think about social inclusion and youth work. They want to know if young people are feeling excluded in their communities, why this is, and how youth work can be used to improve things. You can also win a £30 Amazon voucher for taking …

New research has revealed that fathers-to-be who find out the sex of their unborn baby are more likely to bond with their children sooner. Doctors suggest that by knowing the sex of their child Dads can become part of the pregnancy experience. Did you find out the sex of your baby? Do you remember Tric…

A recent study by scientists in Japan has found that crying babies really do calm down when they are picked up and cradled. They found that a baby’s heart rate will slow down when they are carried about, but not if their parent remains still. The scientists suggest that there study shows how leaving…

This week the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths re launched as The Lullaby Trust . The charity, which runs bubbalicious, provides expert advice on safe sleep and supports families who lose their babies to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (sometimes known as cot death). The measles outbreak in W…

An American study has shown that babies who overhear their parents arguing are more sensitive to stress. The research has found that even when asleep a baby’s brain can respond to angry or raised voices. A baby’s brain can learn very quickly which leaves the vulnerable to developmental problems if they are placed in stressful situations. Another American study has warned that 93% of women are giving their baby solid food too early and raising the risk of obesity and diabetes. At what age do you think it’s right to wean your baby? A mum in Cheltenham has broken records by giving birth to a 15 po…

Anyone else fed up of the day to day woes of pregnancy? If so, join the club. Day-to-day life is so far from the life I lived before pregnancy that it’s almost unrecognisable! First, there’s the tiredness. Gone are the days when staying up with friends all night then getting up for school or…

Whatever your age, and whatever your circumstances, losing a baby can be a very tough experience to go through. Finding out you’re pregnant can be such an exciting and scary thing, and then to suddenly not be pregnant can trigger all sorts of emotions ranging from relief, through to anger, confusio…

A study by Cancer Research UK has shown that the amount of people aged between 11 and 15 who smoke has risen by 50,000 and almost one in three people aged under-16 have tried smoking more than once the study goes on to reveal. If want to find out more about quitting for good then visit the NHS smoking quit line . Rowan O’Neill , an amazing builder in Perth, Australia moved quickly yesterday when a mother’s toddler stopped breathing. The man performed the Heimlich manoeuvre before giving the child mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and within 90 he had saved the child’s life! The nail-biting rescue was al…

Are you 16-18 years old? Then this course will be just perfect for you. It has been especially designed for younger mums & dads, but it doesn’t matter if you are expecting a baby at the moment. YMTB believe parenting starts in the womb, so you may feel you need extra help and support. This course has been designed to give young people time to talk, whilst learning and completing an easy to follow workbook to gain your qualification. The YMTB Parenting Course is completely free for all 16-18 year olds. Attendance Times: 3 hours a week over an 8 week period So why don’t you sign-up to our ’hands-…

Haringey council have again come under scrutiny this month after an emergency call was received from a foster parent who had accidentally left a baby on a bus . Both Haringey social services and Scotland Yard are investigating the case. A baby has been born on a packed commuter train travelling from Lon…

I’m due on Monday and apart from a few pains here and there nothing is convincing me baby is on her way anytime soon, unless its ’the calm before the storm’ which I’m hoping so as my back is wrecking right now, my bump has definitely dropped now the other night I got up 4 times withi…

Mothercare and The earlylearning Center has announced the recall of five products including a tea set and a four of the companies baby swings . The international company said, "We have become aware that in some circumstances there is potential for a child to fall from the swing or for the swing to tip. …

This week the government announced changes to universal credit that will amount to a loss of £15 a week for parents under the age of 25 regardless of whether they are at work or not. If you have any worries about this recent change then contact Gingerbread to find out more using their benefits calculator.…

So now baby is full term from 37 weeks only 3 weeks to go and I’m definitely feeling it! I’ve suffered from back pain from about 22 weeks onwards so I’ve kinda got used to that and I have devised a night time regime of settling down with about 20 pillows propped in different places only t…

A Belgian study of 600,000 births has found three drops in the number of babies born prematurely. Each of the drops has occurred after every phase of a public smoking ban. If you would like more information on quitting then visit Smoke Free and pick up a free Quit Kit A pregnant teenager in Texas is su…