Report reveals play sessions are more effective than PE lessons
A study published today in March 2012 has found that parents should not rely on PE classes alone for their children to reach minimum government guidelines for physical activity. The “Active Play Report”, undertaken by The British Toy & Hobby Association and the…
The 2012 Explore Learning National Young Writers’ Award is a creative writing competition open to children aged 5 - 14 years of age
his year’s annual event welcomes best-selling children’s author, Andrew Cope, who will be sitting on the judging panel to find the best young authors in the UK. The competition aims…
New research has revealed that 50% of parents are too tired or too busy to read to their children
he ‘Munch Time’ survey, commissioned by Munch Bunch to launch its annual search for budding children’s authors, links the economic stress that hard-hit families are currently experiencing with the decline of story-time in UK…
With the birth of the modern computer came a new era of learning in schools, and it seems that now, with the unprecedented rise of handheld technology, the way in which little ones learn in the classroom may soon be in for a radical overhaul.
It isn't hard to believe that children will…
Just So Festival 2012 is all set for magical family adventures
isitors to the only UK camping festival just for families can expect to step out of their day-to-day lives into an enchanting environment where music, theatre, dance and stories are woven through the woodland at the glorious Rode Hall estate in Cheshire.…
Having the knowledge required to carry out first aid on an infant can be vital, yet 81% of parents admit they don’t have the skills required to administer even basic first aid, with statistics revealing that over half of all parents asked would be afraid of doing something wrong.*
The following BabySafe video…
Stay-cation is the word again this year - but how do you entertain little bundles of energy during a long, hot summer? By letting them go crazy during brilliant days out, here are a few that are right on your doorstep!
Intech Centre
Prepare to you have your mind boggled
The Intech Science…
Get back in touch with nature this summer with a trip to the magical Magdalen Hill. Boasting beautiful wildlife, rich history and ‘Henry Horse’, this enchanting hill certainly won’t disappoint.
any parents will agree with David Attenborough’s recent claim that we “have lost touch with [the] Natural World”, but where can you take…
British television presenter, Cherry Healey, talks to Baby London about life, love, becoming a mum – and her hidden passion for break dancing!
Fact File
Name: Cherry Healey
Born: 5 December 1980
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Lives: West London
Status: Married
Passions: Presenting, hip-hop and break dancing
Best known for her hugely successful BBC3…
When Rachel and James Crouch’s third child, Ava, was born with Down Syndrome, they went into shock. But they soon discovered that parenting a child like Ava could be a very positive experience.
cannot tell you how much we love Ava, and if you asked me whether I wanted to change her diagnosis,…
I am working for a few weeks as a maternity nurse for Debbie, a first time mother whose baby came earlier than expected. Having arrived before lunch, the first day here has been full of learning curves...
n my role as a maternity nurse, I feel that it is important to support parents…
haron Trotter is a registered Midwife with over 26 years’ professional experience. Her book ‘Breastfeeding: the essential guide’ is a top 10 best seller on Amazon, her work on baby skincare has helped to change NHS policy within maternity units nationwide and her award-winning leaflet ‘Babycare - back to basics’ has helped thousands…
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