Sunday, 05 July 2009

Let’s talk about sex, baby

sex2mc

The credit crunch has been blamed for a lot of things – repossessions, redundancies and the demise of Woolworths – but in recent weeks it has also hit the headlines for reigniting Britain’s sex lives.

Ensure goodwill to all men . . .

Sue Ormesher photo Christmas might be a time for festive cheer and goodwill to all but these sentiments can wear thin as families struggle to cope

Away in a manger . . .

Tracy Walker It's that time of year when my daughters want to move so they can get one of those present-filled shoeboxes

Should schools teach lessons in love?

Kiss photo Children once learnt academic subjects at school, while their parents taught them lessons in life. While home relationship ‘lessons’ are a parental responsibility, there is an initiative to help children “build warm relationships” and deal with their emotions in schools

Homework isn’t just for the children

Homework graphic The new school year has begun and thousands of parents around the country are sharing their children’s concerns – about new subjects, the school bully and that old faithful, homework

Keep up to date with the latest education stories and developments at The Cumberland News' revamped Learning area here

Problem child or problem parent?

Peaches Gelldof photo What was your vice, aged 15? Sneaking into cinemas, smoking a stolen fag, stealing kisses from the girl next door?

Nursery of the month

Kids at play photo Strong links are forged between parents and school at Inglewood nusrery in Carlisle

Hunt for foster carers in Cumbria

nw fostercouple To highlight the work of individuals and families who provide short term care for disabled children away from home, as part of Shared Care Week, Cumbria Children’s Services is hosting an open session at its offices next Tuesday, March 18.

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