Family Life

The Essential Guide to Co-Parenting Successfully

Successful co-parenting is no easy task.

Whether you’ve had to apply for divorce , suddenly separate or move to a different home, it’s likely that you’re already under a lot of stress. Despite the pressure, it’s so important to be a consistently good role model for your children....

Amy Fenton

Amy Fenton

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5 great gift ideas for your son in 2024

Looking for the perfect presents for the family this year? Hit the nail on the head this year with these five great gift ideas for your son for all occasions.

Toys (for all ages)

Got younger sons? You can’t go wrong with toys. The most simple game or gismo can provide entertainment for hours on end, giving you the benefit of some much needed peace and quiet.

Classic...

Family law solicitor Rachel Buckley

Should Divorce Day be renamed Divorce ‘Quarter’?

As the so-called ‘Divorce Day’ looms once more, experienced family solicitor Rachel Buckley from The Family Law Company looks at the statistics behind divorce enquiries.

She says “For many years the media and some lawyers have referred to the first business day of the year as ‘Divorce Day’; as it is the day family law firms reopen after the break it’s the first opportunity for someone...

Step up, Step in and STOP harassment and abuse of women and girls

With the festive season in full swing, Devon & Cornwall Police has issued advice to everyone who is out and about in the run up to Christmas to do what they can to keep themselves and everyone else safe. The force will also be actively keeping an eye out for sexually aggressive behaviour.

Detective Superintendent Nicky Seager, Force Lead on violence against women and girls said...

Step up, Step in and STOP harassment and abuse of women and girls

With the festive season in full swing, Devon & Cornwall Police has issued advice to everyone who is out and about in the run up to Christmas to do what they can to keep themselves and everyone else safe. The force will also be actively keeping an eye out for sexually aggressive behaviour.

Detective Superintendent Nicky Seager, Force Lead on violence against women and girls said...

Donkeys in their barn at The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

A festive bray out with the Sidmouth donkeys  

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has the festive season all wrapped and is the perfect winter’s day out for the whole family.

With a new winter trail, free admission and parking, an award-winning gift shop and restaurant, the sanctuary in the heart of the East Devon countryside is open every day except Christmas Day. There is lots to see and do, both indoors and outside, and dogs on...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe issues advice to keep dogs warm and safe during cold spell

As the temperature begins to drop, and with snow and freezing weather set to hit parts of the UK, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is urging owners to follow some simple steps to keep their dogs safe and warm this winter.

While many people enjoy a winter stroll, the cold weather poses several risks to dogs and their owners. To help ensure dogs remain healthy and happy, the nation’s largest dog...

Quality mark recognises best practice by Adopt South West

Adopt South West has achieved a prestigious status for its work in finding caring families for children in the region.

The regional adoption agency has gained recognition for the high standards of its fostering for adoption, earning the “Early Permanence Quality Mark Award”.

Fostering for adoption (which is also called Early Permanence) aims to provide children in local...

Service of remembrance for those affected by the loss of a baby to be held in Plymouth

A service of remembrance for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy is to be held on Saturday the 18th November at 11.00am at St Andrew’s Minster in Plymouth. In addition, anyone grieving never having children is also most welcome to attend.

The ‘Saying Goodbye’ services, are open to people of faith...

Don't let your pumpkin go to waste - children's Halloween events in libraries across Devon

Families looking for Halloween fun this October half term can try their hand at pumpkin carving - and eating – at a series of five family events across Devon.

Once you’ve carved your pumpkin, learn how to use the seeds and flesh to make a delicious soup and muffins, and take home a free recipe book by Hubbub .

The sessions will be led by two specialist session leaders,...

LED Open Weekend offers free exercise classes and children's activities

Free exercise classes, gym sessions, fun activities and children's events will be on offer at LED Community Leisure centres across East Devon.

The Open Weekend, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October, will give the chance to try the very best of activities LED centres have to offer for free.

Visitors can try out their brand new instructor-led Les Mills classes, get a great...

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