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‘Playful tiff’ or domestic violence? 24 Jun 2013 | 01:36 pm
The issue of domestic violence has hit the headlines in recent week following a popular celebrity chef being publicly assaulted by her husband when he apparently grabbed her by the throat. Having bee...
Launching our 1 Million Families – anti-bullying campaign by Jeremy Todd, Chief Executive at Family Lives 18 Jun 2013 | 02:33 pm
I was bullied when I was at school and it was a horrible experience. The events which surrounded my bullying were outside of my control, and it made the whole experience feel relentless and unending, ...
New video celebrates role of both parents in separated families 14 Jun 2013 | 09:35 pm
The positive role that both parents in a separated family can play in a child's upbringing is being celebrated in a new video today. The short film, which has the backing of leading parent groups, is ...
Volunteers Week 2013 31 May 2013 | 04:01 pm
Image: Volunteers’ Week is an annual campaign which takes place on the 1st to 7th June and celebrates the amazing contribution volunteers make across the UK. This year’s Volunteers’ Week focuses on...
Volunteering story: Michelle 31 May 2013 | 03:34 pm
I knew that when I retired I would like to spend some of my extra time helping others in a voluntary capacity. I went on to the 'Just Do It' website and had a good look around what was available. I ...
Volunteering story: Linda 31 May 2013 | 03:30 pm
I wanted to become a volunteer to help people less fortunate than myself. I have had a troubled and emotional family life myself over the years and have a very good support network of family and frie...
Family Lives supports End Youth Homelessness Alliance 7 May 2013 | 01:21 pm
The End Youth Homelessness alliance is a unique collaboration between business, charities and health professionals to raise awareness of the complex challenge and cost of youth homelessness. We will ...
Getting ready for the summer holidays 3 May 2013 | 01:42 pm
With summer holidays just around the corner, you might be thinking about how you’re going to keep the children entertained for all those weeks. School holidays are very exciting for the children, but ...
Climate change and families - 4th - 10th March 25 Feb 2013 | 01:52 pm
Backed by Family Lives, the campaign is calling on parents across the country to pledge to ‘Protect the Future’ and guard against the negative impact of climate change to ensure a sustainable future f...
Free sexual abuse leaflet from NSPCC helps parents to protect children 14 Feb 2013 | 02:09 pm
Image: In the wake of recent news stories about allegations of sexual abuse against children, the NSPCC is making its recently published booklet for parents and carers, ‘What can I do? Protecting you...
