UK NHS Recommends Chickenpox Vaccination for ChildrenThe National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has recommended that children receive the chickenpox vaccine at 12 and 18 months. This proposal is now pending government approval to be included in the routine vaccination schedule for children. Private Vaccinations and Alternative MethodsPreviously, parents
The Preschooler age is a rewarding, albeit challenging age. According to developmental psychology, experiences at this age (early childhood experiences) influence a huge chunk of personality. It makes sense because, at this age, children have already started to become more aware that their actions will have corresponding consequences. As parents,
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”—a famous quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt best explains why education is so important. As parents, it is essential to ensure that your child values education from an early age. Learning in a
Separation anxiety is a scenario every parent dreads – you’re dropping off your child in school or nursery and your little one starts to cry and cling to your leg. You try to peel himself off quickly but his cries just get harder and his grip even stronger. You finally
If you’re a parent of two or more children, you’ll definitely agree that siblings will be bickering about anything and everything. Whether it’s about who got the Legos first or someone sitting too close to someone else, the bickering can seem non-stop. We’re sure you still remember the time when
Breakfast- the most important meal of the day says researchers. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve children’s behaviour, performance and ability at school. On the other hand, poor eating patterns can damage growth and development. A healthy and balanced breakfast presents young people with the energy they need for
Being a fussy eater is part of being a toddler, but as a parent, there are tonnes of tricks you can use to get your toddler to settle down and eat and not be a fussy eater. Around the age of 6 months is the time when most parents think
The time is approaching very soon when four-year-olds up and down the country will be starting school. It is both an exciting but daunting time for both children and parents, to help prepare everyone, here are some great tips to help get your child ready for school. Our Ready For
Information on night terrors Approximately 10% of children between the ages of 4 and 6 experience night terrors. They are believed to be caused by sub-conscious sleeping. A child is unaware of their actions, and what they are dreaming about and most will forget by the time it is morning.
The National Literacy Trust has been campaigning to boost low literacy levels in children from disadvantaged areas, but it needs to be made a national priority by all. Results from the Fair Education Alliance report shows that the country will end up paying double if we let this go on
Advice on caring for children’s teeth Baby teeth set the foundation for a child’s permanent teeth. There are 20 primary teeth below a baby’s gums, and sometimes they can begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy. As the baby grows older, the primary teeth give way to about
Managing food allergies 50% of children in the UK are affected by a food allergy. The symptoms can be sparse but also life-threatening. It is vital for all people working in a childcare setting to have an understanding of allergies and the symptoms. What causes allergies? Allergies are caused when
What is autism? Autism is a disability that affects how people communicate and relate to other people. It is not a disability that goes, it is lifelong, and people can struggle to come to terms with it. It also affects the way they see the world. What should I do
Survey shows that 1 in 5 UK parents are considering giving up work due to childcare costs. The family charity held a survey for 1,000 parents paying for childcare costs. 51% thought that the government needs to do more to help parents who can not afford childcare. Over half of
Stuttering is a form of a speech disorder that is characterized by the abnormal flow of speech. It is very common in children where speech is broken by the inability to vocalize the beginning of words, frequent repetitions or by dragging out speech sounds. This condition can be provoking to
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