It’s frightening how images of the ‘perfect’ body in magazines, pop video and TV can make children obsessed by body image and dieting. Nigel Latta, author of The Politically Incorrect Parenting Book, encountered just such a problem when successful businessman…
[tps_header]Some children are becomingly almost paranoid about body image, and child expert Nigel Latta looks at the problem of those mini-dieters elsewhere in this issue of Northern Life Family. However, at the other end of the scale – no pun…
Exclusive interview by Karen Shaw The mere mention of Henry Winkler takes me right back to leather jackets, milkshakes, jukeboxes, and last but not least Fonz with his signature ‘thumbs up’ pose. Now, they really were Happy Days. So imagine…
Dare you visit one of Britain’s most haunted castles this Halloween? With plenty of activities to take part in throughout the day including free children’s crafts, stories and activities and entertainment from Foppletwig the Genie Hunter and Joel Dickinson. After…
The Fusilier Museum in Bury, Lancashire, is home to the collections of The Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Documenting over 300 years of history and heritage through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum tells the rich and…
Wycoller Craft centre has been family run for 30 years this year and to celebrate we have opened a traditional sweet shop selling nostalgic sweets modern and American candy to suit all tastes. Our homely tearoom with Victorian range boasts…
Kilnsey Park Estate, Kilnsey, Skipton. Enjoy time in this beautiful setting nestling beneath the famous Kilnsey Crag in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With walks, trails, fun days and events throughout the year. A great family day out. Open…
Elearning course from NSPCC and CEOP teaches child protection professionals about online safety The NSPCC and the National Crime Agency's CEOP Command today launch an online course to help professionals understand how children use the internet and digital technology, and…
Goodwood Festival of Speed and BoxKart are encouraging the next generation of designers to get involved in a competition to win tickets to the world's largest automotive garden party by designing their own soap box racer. Five lucky Scouts, Guides…
