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Childminders' fury over claim they feed children junk food

Friday, December 9, 2016

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The sector has reacted angrily to a Daily Mail article alleging that large numbers of childminders and nannies are feeding children food such as,‘sausage rolls, burgers, chips and Belgian waffles’, against parents' wishes.

Mother's premature baby campaign reaches House of Commons

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Friday, December 2, 2016

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A petition to extend maternity leave for mothers of the around 60,000 babies born prematurely in the UK each year, has been signed by more than 120,000 people and could lead to a change in the law.

Car journeys over 30 minutes 'potential health risk' to newborns

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Monday, November 14, 2016

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New research puts into question the amount of time that babies can safely spend in car seats.

Does sleep deprivation make children fatter?

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

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Young children could be at greater risk of obesity if they do not get enough sleep, a study suggests.

Council U-turn over controversial nappy collection rules

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

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Anglesey council has reversed plans to restrict nappy collection services to families with children under the age of three.

Most school packed lunches fail nutritional standards

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

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Less than 2 per cent of primary school children’s packed lunches meet standards for school meals, new research suggests.

Glasgow schools’ summer 'holiday hunger clubs' oversubscribed

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

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A holiday scheme pilot in Scotland has proved 'overwhelmingly popular' and been oversubscribed by 60 per cent in one primary school.

Health campaign says young children should have three hours activity a day

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Friday, July 29, 2016

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‘Every movement counts’ is the motto of a new Department of Health campaign to encourage children aged under five to be physically active for at least three hours a day.

Gender gap crisis 'fails generation of boys', charity claims

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Monday, July 18, 2016

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A ‘gender gap crisis’ is seriously damaging prospects for boys in this country, according to a children’s charity.

Early bedtime in young childhood 'cuts obesity risk'

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Monday, July 18, 2016

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Researchers have linked a much lower incidence of obesity in teenagers who were tucked in by 8pm during their early years.

Schools to open in the holidays to support poor families

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Monday, July 4, 2016

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Glasgow schools are opening in the summer holidays for the first time to offer meals and activities for families that struggle financially without free school meals.

Vegetables first: How to get children loving veggies

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

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Weaning with vegetables before fruit gives babies the best chance of enjoying the green stuff as they grow up, researchers have found.

PIP UK readies infant mental health week

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Monday, May 30, 2016

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A series of events are planned across the country during the UK’s first national Infant Mental Health Awareness Week.

Study: Controlled baby crying sleep method is 'no stress'

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

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Researchers are hoping they have put anxieties over baby sleep training to bed for good – after a study found the controversial method has no impact on stress hormones or bonding.

Huge rise in tooth-extractions in young children

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Friday, April 15, 2016

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More than a hundred children a day are having teeth out in hospitals because of severe tooth decay, councils warn.

No cut to milk for under-fives, but new guide slashes intake for older children

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

| Nursery World

Early years settings are being advised that they should not lower the dairy intake for pre-schoolers, in light of revised guidance.

Positive couple relationships 'crucial' for children

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

| Nursery World

Parental conflict is damaging to children’s future life-chances and relationships and investment is needed, researchers have warned.

Carers of young children should get obesity support, experts say

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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A cross-party parliamentary group has called for carers of young children to get support on nutrition, food choices, physical activity and sleep to help combat the UK’s obesity crisis.

Youngest children not active enough

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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Just nine per cent of children aged between two and four are doing the right amount of physical activity, experts have claimed.

Call for early years practitioners to train as parent-infant therapists

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Monday, November 30, 2015

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The Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP), a charity that supports parents to develop a relationship with their baby, is looking to train early years practitioners across the UK to become parent-infant therapists.

MPs back sugar tax to fight obesity

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Monday, November 30, 2015

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A 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks should be brought in to help fight childhood obesity, MPs say.

Premature babies missing crucial two-year check-ups

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Monday, November 9, 2015

| Nursery World

Almost half of very premature babies are not receiving vital developmental checks, figures show.

Parents of autistic children 'let down' by the new SEND reforms

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Friday, September 4, 2015

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A year on from the introduction of new Special Educational Needs reforms, and parents of autistic children are still having to battle to get the right support, a charity warns.

Three-year wait for autism diagnosis 'pushing families to the brink'

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

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Children are waiting more than three and half years for an autism diagnosis, pushing families to breaking point, warns a national charity.

Firefighters battle childhood obesity and cot death

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

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Firefighters across England are working with councils to tackle childhood obesity and cut sudden infant deaths.

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Childminders' fury over claim they feed children junk food

Mother's premature baby campaign reaches House of Commons

Car journeys over 30 minutes 'potential health risk' to newborns

Does sleep deprivation make children fatter?

Council U-turn over controversial nappy collection rules

Most school packed lunches fail nutritional standards

Glasgow schools’ summer 'holiday hunger clubs' oversubscribed

Health campaign says young children should have three hours activity a day

Gender gap crisis 'fails generation of boys', charity claims

Early bedtime in young childhood 'cuts obesity risk'

Schools to open in the holidays to support poor families

Vegetables first: How to get children loving veggies

PIP UK readies infant mental health week

Study: Controlled baby crying sleep method is 'no stress'

Huge rise in tooth-extractions in young children

No cut to milk for under-fives, but new guide slashes intake for older children

Positive couple relationships 'crucial' for children

Carers of young children should get obesity support, experts say

Youngest children not active enough

Call for early years practitioners to train as parent-infant therapists

MPs back sugar tax to fight obesity

Premature babies missing crucial two-year check-ups

Parents of autistic children 'let down' by the new SEND reforms

Three-year wait for autism diagnosis 'pushing families to the brink'

Firefighters battle childhood obesity and cot death

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