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THE NEW Mazda5. FOR YOUR LIFE AND SOUL.
Front to back, inside and out, there’s more to the Mazda5 than meets the eye. Stylish and sporty at first glance, look again and you realise the Mazda5 is actually a people carrier. Equally exciting, under that cool, calm exterior lies the soul of a spirited performer. With Bluetooth®, climate control air-conditioning, rear parking sensors and heated leather seats, the Mazda5 offers everything you could ask for, everything you need, everywhere you look.
Five ways to keep your kids entertained over Christmas
You’d think with all the excitement of Christmas, the presents and the visits from grandparents that children would be happy just getting on with it, so why do we hear the words, ‘muuuuummm, I’m bored’ so often? Here are five ways to keep your kids entertained over the Christmas break…
Simple signs you’re ready to have a baby
So, you’re thinking of having a baby? Everyone you know is having babies, you smile when those nappy adverts come on the TV and you send pictures of babies doing funny things to your friends. You’ve talked about it and feel like it might be time to start a family of your own. But how do you know if you’re really ready? Here are a few simple tell-tale signs.
Five lifesaving car seat rules you shouldn’t ignore
We all know travelling with kids isn’t exactly stress-free, but even if family life is hectic, don’t forget to check you are following these absolutely essential car seat rules to make your journeys as safe as they can be.
The best games for kids on a road trip
Most parents dread long car journeys with their children. Declarations of boredom, and cries of 'How much longer, mum?' are enough to drive even the most patient parents crazy.
The true cost of having a baby
Babies may be very small, but they need a lot of care, attention, and expensive equipment, and buying everything they need can cost thousands of pounds. According to a recent survey the cost of raising a child can be up to £9,160 a year. And a study undertaken by BabyDam has shown that parents will fork out more than £5,000 on a baby before its first birthday.
Ten things to consider before you buy a new family car
A new addition to the family usually means goodbye to the impractical two-seater sporty number and hello to the roomy van-sized car! But how on earth do you decide which type to buy?
Five things parents shouldn’t worry about
If you find yourself breaking out into a sweat at the mere thought of your child crossing a road all by themselves, or whether they’ll be snatched out of their bed at night, you may be ‘helicopter parenting’ - hovering over your child to make sure nothing bad can ever happen. But while it’s important to keep your child safe, are we losing sleep over the wrong things?
Five things to ask every babysitter
Choosing a babysitter is no mean feat. Whoever you employ will be entrusted with the most precious thing in the world to you, so you want to make sure that they are capable of dealing with the challenges of the position.
Five things teachers wish parents knew
They look after your little darlings, teach them to write and be polite and cuddle them when they get upset. Teachers truly are amazing, but what do teachers secretly wish parents knew?
We asked some teachers to put down their chalk and help us out.
How babies change your relationship
They’re squishy and plump and they smell like talcum powder, freshly baked biscuits and rose petals. Yes, babies truly are lovely. But no matter how adorable your new child is, there is no denying that its arrival changes the relationships you have with everyone around you.
10 things every parent should have in their car
Travelling with children is never easy, especially if you suffer a break down or are caught in a traffic jam. Being prepared for all events, including your child whining, ‘are we there yet? I’m bored,’ can help parents travel stress-free and can make children look forward to the adventure of a car journey.
Cheap, healthy and easy meal ideas for kids
It’s important that your little ones eat a range of healthy foods cooked in a variety of different ways. But there isn’t always the time to spend hours in the kitchen like a gourmet chef, when you have chores to do, and children to look after. So our range of meal ideas is not only cheap and easy, they can also all be prepared in less than 20 minutes. And even better, a lot of the recipes are so simple and fun to make, the kids can help too.
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