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Naturally gifted: Ideas for plastic-free presents and play this Christmas

Early Years lecturer and trainer Bernadette Burnett explains why children should take a break from plastic toys and reap the benefits of natural materials instead. When Birthdays and Christmas start approaching, you may dread the thought of your living room filling up with more plastic toys that are not only expensive but often go out of […]

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Elf & Safety this Christmas

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Busy houses, big meals and boozy parties are part and parcel of Christmas for many people. While all of this can be a lot of fun, the nation’s favourite Christmas activities do carry some risk of accidents. But every year, an estimated 80,000 people head to hospital with injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the

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It’s Road Safety Week

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Why is road safety important? Road crashes are the leading cause of death for children and young people worldwide More than six children are killed or seriously injured on roads every day in the UK Road crashes have a devastating effect on families and communities Pollution from traffic causes respiratory illnesses and other diseases Active

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It’s Anti- Bullying Week

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As parents and carers, we all want our children to be happy and safe and it is natural to worry about bullying – particularly if we have experienced bullying ourselves, or we think our child may be more vulnerable to bullying. The good news is you are not alone! The Anti-Bullying Alliance and its

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Hassle Free Shopping

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Even the most patient of parents can find that shopping trips become a real battleground with young children, especially when you’re pressed for time or tired. A hungry crying baby and a misbehaving toddler can easily leave us feeling stressed, frustrated and embarrassed. Unhelpful comments or looks from bystanders often mean we abandon the

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It’s Sugar Awareness Week!

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What are the effects of too much sugar? Too much sugar is bad for children’s health as it can lead to the build-up of harmful fat on the inside that we can’t see. This fat can cause weight gain and serious diseases like type 2 diabetes, which people are getting younger than ever before, and heart disease and some cancers.

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Stay Safe this Fireworks Night

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Are you having a fireworks display at home this year? In the excitement, it’s easy to forget some safety essentials. Here we share the Child Accident Prevention Trusts advice on how to make it a day to remember for all the right reasons. You can also find out lots more information at the Child Accident

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Stay Safe this Halloween

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Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective things that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than

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Parent Support Workshops for Parents with Children on the Autism Spectrum

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The Drumbeat Outreach schools team offers a termly calendar of workshops on a range of topics, strategies and interventions to support the needs of parents and carers. All free sessions are aimed at parents, family members and carers living with and supporting individuals with social communication difficulties, including children and young people with a diagnosis

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World Mental Health Day – How Five to Thrive can help

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Sunday the 10th October was World Mental Health Day which helps us to focus on the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing, especially as parents. In 2020, one in six school-aged children was identified with a mental health problem. This has risen from one in ten in 2004 and one in nine in 2017.

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