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What Stress Can Do To Your Child (And How to Act on It)

Stress is often thought of as an adult problem, but children can experience stress, too. School pressures, social challenges, family changes, and even busy schedules can all contribute to feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. While some stress is a normal part of growing up, prolonged or excessive stress can affect a child's emotional, physical, and behavioural wellbeing.

Understanding how stress can impact your child is the first step towards helping them manage it effectively. By recognising the signs early and providing the right support, parents can help their children build...

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Co-op tackles death taboo at Devon County show

Figures published by Co-op Funeralcare reveal a worrying gap in end of life planning across Devon, with as many as 91% of adults in the region yet to create a funeral plan and almost a quarter (21%) yet to communicate their funeral wishes to anyone. The findings come as Co-op embarks on its annual tour of the UK’s County Shows, kicking off with Devon County Show, which takes place at Westpoint until Saturday (20th May). Seeking to close the gap in end of life planning, Co-op Funeralcare’s stand will feature an alternative tandem cycle hearse, a picture coffin and a range of other funeral...

May half-term fun at Castle Drogo

This half-term there are lots of family events on at Castle Drogo including crafty castle capers, a bird detective trail and meet the builder’s day. On Saturday 3 June from 11am-4pm Castle Drogo will be giving visitors the chance to get hands on and learn more about the ongoing building work to make the castle water tight.

In 2013 one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the National Trust began at Castle Drogo. The castle has suffered major structural problems ever since completion which has resulted in serious leaks and water penetration throughout the building. If...

Climb aboard Crealy’s new giddy galleon this May Half Term

Guests to Crealy Adventure Park & Resort this May Half Term are in for a treat, as they’ll be amongst the first to climb aboard the brand new giddy galleon with Captain Crealy and his shipmates! Unlike other pirate ship rides, The Jolly Roger rocks and spins simultaneously, so riders really do feel like they are on high seas.

To mark the opening of the Jolly Roger, Crealy will host Pirate Week from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June. Captain Crealy and his shipmates will be performing live shows on the Piazza Stage across May half term including family favourite, Off to...

New statistics reveal effect of modern day lifestyles on family life

BHF is encouraging families to get together on Friday 9 June to help beat heart disease

The average family in Britain last spent quality time together with their loved ones just under two months ago, according to new statistics released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for its Wear it. Beat it. fundraising campaign.

A new survey by the BHF has revealed the stresses of modern day living are putting a considerable strain on family life. One in ten Brits (10%) said the last time they spent quality time with their family was over a year ago, or not at all.

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Kids take to the road at Crealy this weekend

Families enjoy an extra day together this weekend at Crealy!

Kids take to the road on Crealy's brand new ride, the Junior Driving School, manoeuvring scaled-down Minis around the track and collecting a driving licence from Buddy Bear at the end.

Great Parents and great Leaders - Parallel Values

Great parents and great leaders have a lot of parallel values. Understanding which ones, how to improve these and act within different ways certainly within a working environment could make huge improvements in performance.

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Two fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits

When it comes to budgeting and spending patterns, over two fifths (43%) of Brits say their parents have been their biggest influencer on their money behaviour while one in 10 (11%) attribute this to their partner, that’s according to new analysis from Santander UK.

Interestingly, 40 million people (78%) believe that being good with money is a learned behaviour that anyone can pick up with practice. The study, which investigates the savings habits of the nation, also reveals that over a quarter of Brits (28 %) say they overspend on a weekly basis, by a collective £788 million each...

New Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) introduced

Since the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) was announced in 2015 it has been the topic of much discussion.

The new band came into force on 6th April 2017 and now that it is finally here tomorrow, it is time to ask what this new tax break means for you.

The RNRB has been described as increasing the amount that individuals can pass inheritance tax free from £325,000 to £500,000, however, that is not quite true.

Currently everyone can pass £325,000 to anyone they like. This current ordinary nil rate band can be set against any asset.

The RNRB is different. It is...

Hop over to Crealy for the Most M’egga Easter

Crealy Adventure Park and Resort is gearing up for an Egg-stravaganza this Easter. The multi-award winning adventure park has a show stopping line up of events, activities and musical tribute acts over the Easter holidays, from Saturday 1st April to Monday 17th April. Getting the Easter celebrations off to an egg-stravagent start is the launch of the Junior Driving School. Guests aged three and over can get behind the wheel of a colourful, scaled electric version of the Mini Cooper and navigate the turns and curves on a realistic track. On 2nd April Crealy launches Pop in the Park. Guests...

Mother’s Day search for a Cheeky Panda cub

A PAIR of PANDA parents are marking Mothering Sunday by launching a competition to find the face of their cheeky panda cub.

Julie Chen and Chris Forbes, also known in fun as Mum and Dad Panda are launching a competition to find a child to be the model face of their award-winning Essex-based business, The Cheeky Panda.

The Cheeky Panda makes 3-ply bamboo toilet paper. This means rather than using traditional toilet paper or recycled toilet tissue (which uses de-inking chemicals that can cause potential health hazards), people in the UK will now be able to purchase toilet...

Family Life

What Stress Can Do To Your Child (And How to Act on It)

Co-op tackles death taboo at Devon County show

May half-term fun at Castle Drogo

Climb aboard Crealy’s new giddy galleon this May Half Term

New statistics reveal effect of modern day lifestyles on family life

Kids take to the road at Crealy this weekend

Great Parents and great Leaders - Parallel Values

Two fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits

New Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) introduced

Hop over to Crealy for the Most M’egga Easter

Mother’s Day search for a Cheeky Panda cub

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