Mothers who return to work full-time after having children are healthier than those who stay at home or are unemployed, finds a new study.
A well-being programme developed specially for pre-school children is expanding into nurseries across the country.
Mothers who have immigrated to the UK are more likely to develop harmful or unhealthy habits the longer they stay in this country, according to new research.
Pregnant women should be given vitamin D to help safeguard their babies' health, say researchers.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans to introduce a mental well-being service for children and young people from the age of five.
According to figures published by Public Health England (PHE) on the oral health of five year olds, over 27 per cent of children in 2012 had tooth decay.
Promoting healthy eating to the children and families in a diverse community is part of a project engineered by Alison Tonkin, Cath Alderson and Gill Roberts.
By Denise Lewis and Flora Awolaja (Positive Image Project, £9.99)
London Borough of Newham, Newham Outdoors and Active - joint winner
Active mothers have more active children, according to new research from UK academics.