Current News
|
Working Hours for Parents
Chat Date: Friday 28th October 2005 Chat Time: 4pm
A report released by the At Home Society shows that we Brits now work the longest hours in Europe with a third of us not getting home before 8pm in the evening. Even when we do get home, half of all couples spend 2 hours a night in separate rooms. The research shows that we spend those precious few hours doing household chores, sorting out children, talking on the phone or surfing the net - anything other than actually talking to each other.
Dr Roger Henderson, the author of the report says many couples just 'exist' rather than live together. He claims that unless couples set aside quality time in the evenings to talk then they are putting relationships in danger. He has seven key tips on how to improve relationships. Paid leave plans for new fathers Fathers of babies could get the right to take three months' leave with a state allowance of £106 a week. The Work and Families Bill extends paid maternity leave from six months to nine months, but fathers rather than mothers could take the last three months.What do you think about this, we would love to have your views. For more information visit www.news.bbc.co.uk Working 9 to 5 a day - Chat Guest: Fiona Hunter, Health Writer and Dietician
Chat Date: Monday 17th October 2005 Chat Time: 1600 - 1645
Fiona Hunter joins us in the studio to share her quick and easy tips on how to lead a healthier lifestyle amidst the pressures of modern living and tell us why 5-a-day is of long term importance to our health and vitality. Mother's Care "best" for Children I noticed this feature on the news and looked up the article on the BBC website. It makes interesting reading in a time when Mother's are struggling to find a balance between staying at home and working. Do you get fed up with these surveys? Do they make you feel guilty? I know that as a working mum finding the "right" care for my family is a struggle, what is best for them? What do you think?, post your views to us on the form below BBC News - Mother's Care "Best" article |
Tell us your experience now
Please find an appropriate forum to post your views, or respond to other people.
NEW! Free Catalogues Is children's TV too American?
Please WELCOME Zoeloveskisses - HAVERFORDWEST Qhuishy Natnat84 - Anthony - |
© ForParentsByParents 2001-2008
