The journey towards becoming an independent adult starts in babyhood, with your child wanting to try things for himself.You may find it hard to keep up when your child switches ...
Recently labelled as 'more serious than global warming', the issue of child obesity is as acute as adult obesity. Jamie Oliver has grabbed the nation’s attention with his series ...
Research published today at the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) Conference in Edinburgh – the leading conference on osteoporosis in the UK - has revealed a link between physical activity in ...
Shaun the Sheep Comic teams up with UK’s leading bullying prevention charity Beatbullying to help prevent bullying this Anti-bullying Week (November 19-25).The team behind the comic have created an exclusive ...
Expert advice on how to build a relationship with newbornsAll parents want to get the most of those precious first few months with their baby, but for some extra advice ...
At every age children need their parents to understand how they're feeling. It's your job to make your child feel that she can talk to you about anything going on ...
Your affection, looks, gestures and words allow your child to develop a view of themselves as loved and lovable. Acting in this way will encourage them to tackle new challenges ...
After the age of nine years or so, it becomes more likely children will have a 'best friend' and may form more intense, longer-lasting friendships on the basis of a ...
They're run on a not-for-profit basis (so they're not state or private), most often by parent management committees. Normally, they charge fees, although these are kept to a minimum and ...
Doctors make a distinction between acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain usually goes away quickly. It's useful, because it warns you of sources of harm and tells you to ...
Many big brands actively target children and, as a result, kids constantly demand everything from toys to breakfast cereals that they've seen advertised on TV or heard about from their ...
You may be wondering what can you expect from your child as she leaves babyhood for the toddler years. Be prepared - it's a challenging, rewarding and exciting time.Behaviour in ...
You may be wondering what can you expect from your child as she leaves babyhood for the toddler years. Be prepared - it's a challenging, rewarding and exciting time.Behaviour in ...
HiPP, the successful organic baby food company, has launched a popular new Baby Club for Mums and mothers to-be with unique gifts and features and a fantastic new weaning gift ...
The biggest UK study so far on depression in pregnancy found the peak time for experiencing such problems was at 32 weeks, when 13.5 per cent of women scored highly ...
Getting into a relationship with someone who has children means you've taken on a job lot. But there are no set rules about how involved you become with your partner's ...
Twins can be identical (from one fertilised egg that splits) or non-identical (from two separate eggs). Identical twins are the same sex as they have the same genes. Non-identical twins ...
Effects on your skin may be noticeable from about 20 weeks onwards. The darker your skin, the more likely you are to see changes. If you're very fair or have ...
Kids have officially had their say about what snacks go into their lunch box this summer as for the first time in the UK a major food company has asked ...
Helping pre-schoolers simultaneously develop long term life skills and increase their activityAs every parent knows, a key to a happy future is a healthy one so pre-schooler channel Nick Jr ...
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 ...
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 ...
The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner and if you’re hesitant to buy another Halloween costume for your child, why not get creative and make them ...
