57% of British public believe disorder used to excuse children’s bad behaviour.New research conducted this year shows that over half of the British public believe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...
This October, the Pumpkin Men and Pink Witches join Stitch, the Disney Villains and all your favourites for an extra-special Halloween spooktacular... to the power of 15!
For the 15th Anniversary ...
Materials Needed:Black Sweatsuit
Antannae Headband
Cardboard
Paint
Black Elastic Instructions:Cut wing shapes out of cardboard.Hold the wings up to the back of whoever is going to wear it.Make a mark ...
For the launch of Disney’s new High School Musical computer game, Makin’ the Cut!, out today (19Oct), for the Nintendo DS, Disney interactive studio have carried out a survey.The survey ...
There isn't one right way to get children to behave themselves. Your child's temperament, your parenting style and the situation will all influence the methods you use.A quiet, timid child ...
If you feel pressure to get back to normal, ignore it. No one should expect you to go to the supermarket or drive anywhere.If you have visitors, make it clear ...
Many of England’s traditional tea time dishes for under-12’s look to be being taken over by Mexico’s, India’s and China’s spicy foods, which was revealed in a new study today ...
One in five 11-year-olds cannot read properly when they leave primary school. This October, Channel 4 will broadcast a season of programmes highlighting the issue of childhood illiteracy and looking ...
If there's one thing parents find hard to handle, it's whingeing behaviour. Find out why your toddler may act this way and tactics to help you keep your cool.Occasionally, whingeing ...
Many childcare experts stress the importance of building self-esteem in children - and, indeed, having it ourselves as parents. Here are some tips to help you boost your own and ...
It's important for them to have some time when they're not being given structured activities, to encourage their own developing interests and to use their imagination. But it's also nice ...
At first your child will be exploring new ideas and ways of behaving through pretend play and then by trying things out for real.The imagination really gets a proper workout ...
A High Court judge who ruled on whether climate change film, An Inconvenient Truth, could be shown in schools reports it contained "nine scientific errors", though Mr Justice Burton did ...
Perhaps these years are so problem-free that parents don't often seek advice. Certainly children from about six to 12 often seem eager to please their parents, are keen to copy ...
Spinebreakers.co.uk, a pioneering entertainment portal into the world of books, run by teenagers themselves launches today (Monday 8th October 2007). Editorial control of the site is in the hands of ...
The very institutions where children should feel safest their school environments set up and patrolled by adults are where children are most commonly victimised. - Director of The Howard League ...
You'll be kept busy during Walking and talking years trying to keep up with your toddler as she walks and then begins to climb stairs. By about two, she'll also ...
Teaching your toddler to use the toilet can sometimes make parents anxious. We've got advice about when and how to introduce your child to a potty.On average, most children begin ...
What hidden dangers lurk under the hedonistic surface of Fresher’s week?What did you eat when you were a student? Eggs on toast? Beans on toast? Crisps on toast? Toast on ...
Bullying includes teasing and name-calling, spreading nasty rumours, abusive or threatening texts or emails, intimidation and violence.There's often a fine line between some of this behaviour. What's considered gentle teasing ...
It's not safe to leave a baby or toddler alone in water, even for a secondHave everything you need in advance - towel, toiletries, clean nappy, clothes. It's not safe ...
Your baby's brain grows faster in his first two years than at any other time, and all the encouragement you give will help him make the most of this.You'll be ...
Teens are under increasing pressure to perform well at school and academic achievement is often a source of anxiety and tension.That's the bad news. The good news is that young ...
Research reveals Britain is just not using its loaf· Every day over 10.5 million crusts are thrown away*
· Every 8 days there would be enough wasted crusts to go ...
