The effectiveness of managing family finances has never been more significant, as parents struggle to find a balance between work and family life. A recent study by Mother and Baby magazine has found that new parents are getting less sleep than previous generations, with new mums struggling to manage their exhaustion.Whilst there is no technological solution to sleepless nights as yet, it is possible to assign many tasks which were once only possible through physical movement, to the internet, such as shopping and banking.

Whatever issues you may face with your child, there are plenty of websites collating advice from parents around the world, such as www.workingfamilies.org.uk/ and www.babycentre.co.uk/. There are websites such as www.parentspenniespounds.co.uk/ offering financial advice and support, and financial comparison sites such as www.moneynet.co.uk/index.shtml, which ensure that parents can always find the best deal for their finances, including credit cards, loans, mortgage, life insurance, house insurance, car insurance and the children’s savings accounts.

If you think your household bills are too high, uSwitch.com can provide you with a comparison of providers for gas & electricity, water and household communications.And if that all seems a little too practical, take some time out for a little light relief with www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tenthings.htm.