Grandparents who raise disabled children face unbearable financial hardship, health problems, isolation and a lack of support, according to a new report.
A ‘landmark’ inquiry into children’s play in the UK has been launched in a bid to give children back their childhoods, tackle childhood obesity and poor mental health.
Sugar intake can make a very real difference to children's health. Laura Whiting lists the ten things practitioners need to know.
James Tweed gives an essential guide to charities and organisations dealing with issues around children's health Allergies
Pre-schools could benefit from healthy eating guidelines launched by the Pre-school Learning Alliance. The advice coincides with the Government's public health white paper that proposes introducing...
This week is National Pregnancy Week and the British Dental Health Foundation is reminding women that they need to take special care of their teeth and gums when expecting a baby. Increased hormone...
A world-class centre for psychoanalytic child therapy in London has been awarded more than 200,000 from a lottery fund to carry out research into the effects of childbirth on mothers who are...
An Edinburgh nursery has produced a resource pack on feeding and diet issues for babies and young children. The 'Food for Tot' pack was launched by two-and-half-year-old Michael Cooney (pictured) and...
The importance of play to children’s health and well-being is the focus of this year’s National Children’s Day UK on Sunday 17 May.
Early years settings generate a unique kind of stress for staff, but the right training can help ease the pressure. Mary Evans reports Early years managers cannot afford to ignore the growing problem...