Surviving & thriving throughout the summer holidays as a family
Spending time together as family can be magical, but it can also be very stressful, especially when travelling with young…
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Nature time boosts children’s mental health
Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research led by the…
Water safety this summer – a guide for children and parents
Having fun in the sun during the summer holidays often includes water, be it in a paddling pool, Lido, villa…
Schools: More support to improve health and wellbeing in children
New report calls for more support for schools to improve health and wellbeing in children and young people Northumbria University…
Regulations to combat sedentary behaviour among children in China
Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behaviour among children in China have proved effective, according to new research. The study, led…
Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents
Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI: An inexpensive measure of obesity in children…
Parent’s guide to recognising and helping relieve anxiety in children
Raising children is a heart-warming journey, full of highs, sometimes lows, and everything in between. But sometimes, what we might…
WHO: Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children: Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks…
Stress, anxiety & panic attacks: How to help your child
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school…
Enjoy a Sight Sanctuary Summer
Enjoy a Sight Sanctuary Summer: New research from the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) has revealed that over half (52…
Healthy diet, reading, and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children
Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study conducted at the…
BSPD launches ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative
Launching on 9 June 2023, BSPD’s new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on children and young…