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Many British fathers are working long hours, struggling to balance work and family and fear that requesting flexible working will damage their careers, a new report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found.

The report, launched today (20 Oct) to coincide with Parents’ Week, finds that British men want to take a more active role in caring for their children. But four in 10 fathers say they spend too little time with their children.

Forty-five per cent of men fail to take two week… Continue

According to the Express recently:

"Shocking new research shows that 11million British homeowners are putting broadband over bread.

A staggering 67 per cent of the 500 families questioned said they would rather cut back on school uniforms, family holidays and the weekly food shop than the internet.

The O2 Digital Families report also revealed the average UK household now has 2.4 televisions rather than children.

And 40 per cent of parents claim technology purchases and bills account for 10 p… Continue

Last Monday was a quiet day in our office. Snow had swept in through the South East of England and very few people made it in to work. From time to time, one or to individuals - lost souls, diverted from their path to the coffee machine - would come wandering in. Every time (to a man and woman) the following scenario would then be acted out:

Stranded passer by: "Quiet in here today - where is everyone?"

Small group of workers (chorus): "Not here. Anyway, it's quality, not quantity."

Oh, how w… Continue

Let’s face it, the childhood chant of, 'I'm bored!' soon dampens even the greatest resolve. School holidays are a mixture of excitement and trepidation, for parents and children alike. But if you think about it, in the grand scheme of things, there aren't going to be many chances to enjoy holidays with your kids before they are grown up. There isn't an endless supply of time to build those important memories before they have left home and have children of their own. And there aren't going to be… Continue