Paranoia about being accused of abuse could have serious implications for the relationship between children and their carers. Annette Rawstrone reports The recent unseasonal weather has done nothing...
By Jim Mackie, a campaigner against the inappropriate use of anti-psychotic and other drugs in children with alleged behavioural problems In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of...
The Government is being urged to reverse the benefits freeze and two-child limit in a new report, which suggests ministers are in denial about the proliferation of extreme poverty in the UK.
A new report from Frontier Economics and Coram Family and Childcare finds that councils are worried about the supply of school-age childcare, including breakfast and after-school clubs.
What does it mean for children and families when school is home? Rosalyn Spencer describes her family's experience and some of the issues raised A growing number of families are choosing to educate...
Banana trees and sandy beaches have created an oasis for families on a gritty estate, writes Judith Barrett The buildings of 1st Place Parents' and Children's Centre curve protectively around its...
Sometimes we don't need to do anything to try to overcome fears. They can be healthy and developmental. Just listen to your child's stories and encourage her to tell you as much as she can. Sharing...
A mixed bag of story and information books that take a younger child's point of view is reviewed by Alison Boyle In a Little While
The school summer holidays are just starting for many children, but two-thirds of local authorities in England will not have enough holiday childcare for working parents.
Working effectively with parents is examined by Collette Drifte in our series on the new SEN Code of Practice Emma's Mum was difficult to work with at first', says Christine Evans, a nursery special...