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• It’s 2012 – The Perfect Family Doesn’t Have 13th Feb 2012

  The days of ‘Mum and Dad’ nuclear families have long gone – many are finding that alternative families are just as happy. A revolutionary new website, www.myalternativefamily.com, intends to help make it easier for people to build their own alternative families, and for existing alternative families to connect with each other.

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• Cost of raising a child increases to £218,000 6th Feb 2012

  The annual Cost a Child Report [1} from protection and retirement specialist LV=, reveals the cost of raising a child from birth to their 21st birthday now totals a record £218,024. This equates to £10,382 a year, £865 a month or £28.44 a day.

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• Secret to a happy marriage is two holidays a year, 11 cuddles a fortnight and one bust-up a week 30th Jan 2012

  A study of 2,000 happily married couples by Headwater Holidays has identified the main ingredients for a successful future together.

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• New Survey paints Portrait of the Nanny Industry 23rd Jan 2012

  A new survey has revealed that today’s nannies are expected to be multi-skilled with the ability to teach their charges a range of activities such as painting, arts & craft, academic subjects and even sport.

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• ENSURE YOU’RE ON TOP OF THE SHOPS WHEN IT COMES TO SUPERMARKET SAVINGS THIS JANUARY 16th Jan 2012

  Christmas is over and January is all about austerity after a season of overindulgence and over-spending – but with some simple-to-follow tips from leading shopper behaviour specialist Phillip Adcock, everyone can save money on their weekly grocery bill without making any real sacrifices.

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