What is free play? Simply put it is play without any rules. Many of our children spend more time than ever in organised activities. While this can give them the chance to experience and learn new skills, being too busy can have an impact on both their mental and physical wellbeing. Play needs to give […]
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Danger on the changing mat Imagine keeping a bunch of carrier bags within baby’s reach on the changing mat, under the cot mattress or knocking around your children’s bedroom floor – you just wouldn’t would you? Well, actually, it’s not so far-fetched. Nappy sacks are pretty much essential kit for parents of babies and young
The Royal Lifesaving Society have created new and exciting materials, exclusively for parents and guardians to take charge of their family’s water safety education. Water can provide so much joy but at the same time has the potential to cause unimaginable tragedy. Spending a short time providing a sound water safety education for the
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Looking for free educational resources to help keep your children safe? Scroll down to search through the Child Accident Trust free information fact sheets and Download your FREE Safety. Sorted! parents pack here Button batteries Our button battery fact sheet provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what
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New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. This follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793. Sadly, in the first quarter of 2024 (January – March), there
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Childhood serves a purpose; it isn’t something to “get through” or speed up. It’s there to protect developing minds. To nurture young souls. So, let’s give our kids the space to be unbusy. Let’s unschedule. Let’s “miss out”. Let’s hold the space for childhood. Because childhood isn’t a dress rehearsal for adulthood. —Tracy Gillett We all
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Family Connects are one-off online events providing an opportunity to connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0-5. Plus you will share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. The Connect sessions are free thanks to funding from the Department of Education.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Movement is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to move enough. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health Awareness
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From Friday 29th March, the National Breastfeeding helpline team will be available as usual from 9:30am – 9:30pm and then our NBH @ Night helpline service will be on from 9:30pm – 9:30am using the same National Breastfeeding Helpline number; 0300 100 0212. For more information, help and support with all aspects of breastfeeding visit
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Caring for a child with a disability can be expensive, especially if you’ve had to give up work or cut your working hours. Here are a few benefits that you may be entitled to. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children To claim DLA for a child you need to be their parent or look after them
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