You may have seen the tragic case of two-year old Harper-Lee Fanthorpe who died in May 2021 after swallowing a button battery from a remote control. Harper-Lee’s mother Stacey Nicklin wants to do all she can to raise awareness of the danger of button batteries for small children. What are button batteries and where can […]
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Despite the national obsession for the World Cup in Qatar tournament, for many, football tournaments can put them at further danger from domestic abuse It’s reported that domestic abuse can increase by 26% when England win and a staggering 38% if they lose. Children can also be affected by domestic abuse. The NSPCC found that
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Sydenham Community Supermarket at Kelvin Grove Children’s Centre The Supermarket is open every Thursday 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm (term time) (Last entry 2.50pm) 9am – 1:30pm (school holidays) The supermarket is for Lewisham tenants and anyone in the local community and beyond. For a membership of just £4.00 cash, £4.50 card per
NEW Community Supermarket at Kelvin Grove Children’s Centre! Read More »
This year’s theme is encouraging the wider family to support with breastfeeding. Everyone plays a unique role in supporting breastfeeding. Why not offer to cook food for the family, or provide childcare for any older children? This helps parents to focus on becoming a family unit! Every breastfeeding journey is unique, but remember you are
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Get moving, singing and dancing and create your own Bouncy Beats Session at home! Lets get started with the playlist: https://tinyurl.com/bouncybeats Now we need to learn some songs: And now lets make our own Parachute!
Did you know we are meant to play throughout life? Whether physical activity, social interaction, competition, adventure or art our need to play is hardwired into our brains. Research over the years tells us that play is no longer thought of as a waste of time!! Play is recognised as being necessary for learning, a
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This week is Men’s Mental Health week and it’s never been more important to take care of ourselves and check in with mates and relatives. Men’s Health Forum says: “Every year, one in four of us faces a mental health problem. That means the odds are 3/1 that at least one player on every five-a-side
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Healthy Eating Week Developing healthy eating habits early can make sure your child maintains a healthy lifestyle in later life. A healthy diet is about getting the right balance of foods and drinks in the right amounts. This guide from the British Nutrition Foundation has portion size examples for a range of foods to give
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Looking after small children is never easy and it’s difficult to keep your eye on them for every single second, but there are some simple ways to keep your child safe. No home can be completely ‘child proofed’ but the Child Accident Protection Trust factsheets can help you look for potential risks in your home
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June is this year’s 30 Days Wild month. This year we have all learnt about the physical and mental health benefits of being outside. The Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild encourages us and our families to get out and explore our local area (or even just our garden) and find out more about nature. We
#30 Days Wild with the Wildlife Trust Read More »
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