Life on the inside: 10 craft projects to keep your children busy
When the stress of home schooling starts to increase, crack out the craft – easy, fun projects are great for encouraging kids to be creative, and can be relaxing too.
Family
Some Scots face wait of ‘many months’ to see grandchildren but Nicola Sturgeon says caution will save lives
Nicola Sturgeon has said "one of the most distressing" aspects of lockdown is the need to keep families apart, as it was revealed some grandparents may be unable see their grandchildren for "many months".
People must use their own judgement when travelling to see loved ones beyond their own area
Nicola Sturgeon has said people can travel beyond their local area to visit family from next week but must use their judgement on whether it is safe to do so.
Nearly a third of UK drivers give their cars a name
Close to a third of Brits give their cars a name – and some love their vehicles more than their partners, new research has shown.
Hospital worker spent two months apart from family due to coronavirus fears
A hospital worker has spoken about how fear of coronavirus prompted her family to separate for two months.
Life on the inside: 10 ways to make family video chats more entertaining
Video calls are helping millions of families stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic – but with daily life deep in Groundhog Day mode for many of us, it’s easy to run out of things to talk about.
Family helps more than 50 isolated neighbours during lockdown
Three young boys and their parents have helped more than 50 isolated neighbours needing food or a friend during lockdown.
Volunteers wanted to help stressed-out north-east families
Volunteers are needed to help out stressed-out families.
Painted rocks hidden around Aberdeen community to entertain youngsters
A group of mums have hidden painted rocks around an Aberdeen community for families to find.
New sessions to help north-east parents learn together with children
Family learning sessions are being launched in Aberdeenshire next month.
Win: Here’s how you can win a family pass for BRICKLIVE at P&J Live
Calling all grown-ups! Do your kids love LEGO? Do they spend hours building their own fantastic designs? Or do they like getting stuck into a detailed replica set?
Kirstie Allsopp’s tweets about when people should have children are dividing opinion
Kirstie Allsopp is a mother and stepmother to four children, and is no stranger to controversy around her thoughts on parenting.
SPONSORED: All the fun of Kippie Lodge for 6 months – for the price of 5!
Kippie Lodge is gearing up for it’s BEST summer ever with more activities on offer for ALL the family than ever before!
Thinking positive during pregnancy ‘could influence child’s academic success’
Women hoping to produce the next Einstein may want to try harnessing the power of positivity during pregnancy, researchers say.
SPONSORED: Secret Agents wanted for Spy Quest at Trinity Centre
Secret agents of all ages are invited to the Trinity Centre on Sunday 8th July for a game like no other. Work together with your families to find clues, solves puzzles and meet with undercover spies in this unique experience.
Watch: Amazing moment nurses give dying man chance to say goodbye to his beloved dog at hospital
A Scottish family have praised the “angels” of the NHS after nurses granted a dying man’s last wish by allowing his beloved pet dog to pay him one last visit in hospital.
Aberdeen council chiefs to give parents more say in their children’s education
Aberdeen parents are to be offered a greater role in their children’s schooling under a new scheme.
Dream come true for parents of 18-month old Henry as he sits at Christmas dinner table
A North-east family today said their lives have been changed after their little boy was able to eat without the aid of a tube for the first time after taking part in a specialist medical programme.
New cancer danger identified – Grandma and Grandpa
Grandparents are a potential health hazard for children and may even increase their risk of cancer, say scientists.
For Sale at £425,000: Breathtaking views from Aberdeenshire home
The view from the gallery at 2 Redmyre Steading in Fordoun is quite simply breathtaking.
Agony Advice: What to do about a smelly colleague and how to help your partner lose weight
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers her perspective on family dramas, emotional issues and dysfunctional relationships. This week: a smelly colleague, a troubled affair and an overweight husband
‘Rave’ event aims to get Aberdeen’s babies, youngsters and parents on dance floor
A “rave” for babies and their parents is coming to Aberdeen this weekend.
Charlie Gard’s parents’ emotional statement in full
Here is the statement from Connie Yates which was read to the High Court:
Working Parents: 8 rights you might not know you’re entitled to
Being a working parent can be tough, and there are plenty of legal rights designed to make it a little easier. But many working parents don't know what their rights are.
‘Delighted’ family looking toward the future after little Owen’s surgery for hole in his heart declared a success
The power of family has helped an Aberdeen mum and dad cope with the devastating news that their baby son has a hole in the heart.
Family of dead couple tell of devastation as police probe continues
The family of a couple found dead in an Aberdeen house have said they are "completely devastated".
Guardians Of The Galaxy star Chris Pratt considers son when choosing movie roles
Chris Pratt has told how fatherhood has shaped the way he handles his career, saying his young son is always on his mind when he chooses roles.
North-east brothers meet for the first time … after 70 YEARS
A 72-year-old man has spoken of his joy after meeting two brothers he never knew he had.
National Siblings Day: Here’s what your birth order means for your career, apparently
The career path you take could be all down to whether you were born first, last or between your brothers and sisters, according to research marking National Siblings Day.
Paul Lindley: Family first at mealtimes
If you want an honest answer, ask a toddler.