Parents Still Engaged With the Child Trust Fund

August 27th, 2009 LONDON - There has been a significant increase in parents testing positive to drugs when required to undergo a hair test in child custody cases, according to the latest figures from Trimega Laboratories (www.trimegalabs.co.uk). Trimega, which conducts thousands of substance abuse tests each year on behalf of Local Authorities, says that the percentage of parents in question testing positive to illegal drugs has risen to 37% nationwide, compared to 31% in 2008.

July 9th, 2009 RUSHDEN, England - - Employees with Benefit Miss 70% Fewer Work Days Due to Child Care Issues A comprehensive study released today by The Consulting Practice at Bright Horizons Family Solutions confirms the importance of employer-supported child care for working families in the UK and Ireland. Among several compelling findings, the study reports that over a quarter of survey respondents said that they could not work without their workplace nursery and that employees with a child care benefit miss 70% fewer work days due to child care issues The Practice undertook a survey to measure the impact of employer-sponsored child care on employees and heard from parents who use a nursery supported by their employer at 33 organisations in the public and private sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

June 11th, 2009 LONDON - Dorel (UK) Ltd, the world's biggest manufacturer of nursery and children's products and makers of Maxi-Cosi seats, has responded to today's report - published in the British Medical Journal - which suggests that children should stay in a rear-facing child car seat until the age of four: "There are some pure safety arguments for the benefit of travelling backwards in the event of an accident. This also applies to adults travelling by rail, for example.

May 19th, 2009 LONDON - Budding artists aged three to 12 have the chance to ride in style, in a child car seat customised by themselves. Halfords, the UK leading retailer of travel solutions, has united with the award-winning child car seat manufacturer, Maxi-Cosi, to offer children the chance to design their own car seat cover, and have it made at the company's factory in Holland.

April 21st, 2009 LONDON - David White, Chief Executive, The Children's Mutual (www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk) welcomed today's Budget announcement, "Children who receive disability living allowance in a tax year will qualify for additional annual payments of GBP100 or GBP200 into their Child Trust Funds. This means that next year approximately 100,000 children will benefit from the additional annual payments of which an estimated 40,000 will qualify for the higher GBP200 allowance.

April 13th, 2009 LONDON - A series of free seminars designed to help Independent Financial Advisers support clients with their children's financial futures is being rolled out by leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual (www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk/). The roadshows are designed to help IFAs discover how the Government's Child Trust Fund scheme can assist their clients with preparing for the expenses they could face when their children reach adulthood.

April 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Fourth Anniversary of Child Trust Fund 'Going Live' Over GBP3.5 billion could have been injected into the UK economy this year if Child Trust Funds (CTFs) had been introduced 18 years ago, according to new calculations released by The Children's Mutual (www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk/) to mark the fourth anniversary of the scheme going live. The leading Child Trust Fund provider's calculations also show that nearly half of today's 18-year-olds could have received just over GBP9,975 each, based on real stock market performance since 1991 and its customers' savings behaviour today.

March 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Responding to the announcement by the BBC, that many university chancellors would like to see increases in tuition fees by between GBP5,000 and GBP20,000 a year, leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) Provider, The Children's Mutual (www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk/) has calculated that families may have to find GBP49,900 if youngsters decide to go to university in 18 years time. David White, Chief Executive of The Children's Mutual comments: "What is clear from the research is that the cost of university is only going to increase, it's just a case of by how much.

March 16th, 2009 LONDON - Increased University Fees Could Stretch Parents Purse Strings to the Limit - Child Trust Fund Offers Ray of Hope in Meeting Rising Costs The average student debt could be on the verge of smashing the GBP50,000 barrier in 18 years time if tuition fees are allowed to rise to GBP7,000 a year according to leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) Provider, The Children's Mutual (www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk/). Responding to today's announcement, by the BBC, that many university chancellors would like to see increases in tuition fees by between GBP5,000 and GBP20,000 a year, The Children's Mutual has calculated that families may have to find GBP49,900 if youngsters decide to go to university in 18 years time.

March 10th, 2009 LONDON - Stubbing out Your 5 a day Habit Could Help you Give Your Child GBP15,500 on Their 18th Birthday. Leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual (www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk/) is encouraging all parents who decide to give up smoking on No Smoking Day to consider putting the money that they will save towards their children's futures.

August 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - As today's education and modern culture have widened the generational gap between the parents and children, there is a growing need for parents to understand how to ensure a distinct upbringing of their tiny-tots in the best possible way. Noted psychologist Dr.

April 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Slumdog Millionaire trust has come out to the rescue of the film's child star Rubina Ali by hiring a social worker to look after her. The Jai Ho Trust was established with financial support from the filmmakers to ensure the welfare of the movie's child stars, including Rubina and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail.

April 24th, 2009 Palin supporters set up legal defense fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have set up a fund to help her pay off more than $500,000 in legal fees incurred while defending herself against ethics complaints.

September 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Parents tell their children lies in order to make them good boys and girls, says a new study. Researchers asked US participants about parental lying, either for the purpose of promoting appropriate behaviour or to make them happy.

May 6th, 2009 Trust fund set up for Cowboys scouting assistantIRVING, Texas — A trust fund has been established for the family of Dallas Cowboys scouting assistant Rich Behm, who was paralyzed from the waist down when the team's indoor practice facility collapsed during a thunderstorm. The Cowboys said in a news release that Bank of America, in conjunction with the Cowboys, would accept donations on behalf of the 33-year-old Behm and his family.

June 2nd, 2009 Senator: Highway fund will go broke in AugustWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is warning that the trust fund that pays for highway construction will go broke in August unless Congress approves an infusion of as much as $7 billion. Sen. Barbara Boxer, the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said at a hearing the administration has told senators the Federal Highway Trust Fund will need an estimated $5 billion to $7 billion to keep current construction projects going.

June 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A father, who changes his baby's diapers and keeps a check on the child's day to day activities, is more likely to be more involved in the kid's school years as well, according to a University of Illinois study. The study explores the role of parent involvement on student achievement.

April 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - About a quarter of Aussie parents believe that it is acceptable to let their kids drink before they reach legal age, a new study has found. According to The Generation Next Parental Research Study, 24 per cent of parents believe 16 is an appropriate age for their children to start drinking under adult supervision.

September 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Background TV in homes takes a toll on the interactions between parents and young children, according to a new study. In the study, researchers at the University of Massachusetts analysed about 50 kids between the age group of 1-3 years, each of whom was with one parent.

May 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - On being offered houses by Maharashtra government and the 'Jai Ho' trust, the child actors of Oscar winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' have expressed their desire to keep both the houses offered to them. The Maharashtra government and Jai Ho trust had offered houses to Rubina Ali and Azharrudin Ismail after their slums were demolished by civic authorities.