're in control of your money. Other than getting a better-paid job (hardly realistic right now!), the best way to improve your finances is to cut down on luxuries and shop around for better prices on the services you pay for. It's estimated that £31bn a year

beforehand.Create a notebook for resources you'll need after the birth.Numbers to include are: TAMBA - the twins and multiple births association, The Multiple Births Foundation (020 8383 3519), Home-Start (0800 068 6368) and your local Social Services. Home

,' says Sue. ‘So it's worth visiting your chosen unit early and deciding if you are happy with it.' You can also raise it with the Maternity Services Liaison committee through your local NCT group or the Association for Improvements in the Maternity

inspiring they are to the average parents.A survey of over 900 parents by Computershare Voucher Services (CVS), has found that of the parents questioned, most are shunning made up and celebrity names, preferring instead to stick with tradition by naming

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training.Abused children should live with prospective adoptive parents straight away rather than spend years in care.Local authorities, pregnancy advisory services and children’s charities should reflect on how allowing adoption might be presented as a

to answer as many questions on the day as possible. Jump straight to the message board forum now. Marie Behenna is also an expert with our parenting advice helpline service in association with Greatvine. You can speak directly with Marie Behenna on 0906 194

services firm Regus, also revealed that 17 per cent of employers believe women who haven’t worked while bringing up a family are likely to be out of touch with the changing demands of jobs. If you’re about to go on maternity leave from work, or are already