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…
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Major birth cohort opens for recruitment
A major birth cohort study tracing the lives of 10,000 Liverpool families to enable researchers, clinicians and policymakers to understand…
Why some children may be slower to learn words
New research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others. A…
Children more sedentary during the week since lockdown
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are…
How to prevent your child becoming addicted to gaming
The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations.…
Diminishing health benefits of living in cities for children and teens
The advantages of living in cities for children and adolescents’ healthy growth and development are shrinking across much of the…
Bone cancer drug could save children’s lives
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types…
Can children map read at the age of four?
Children start to develop the basic skills that underlie map reading from the age of four – according to new…
E-cigarette retailers flouting age restrictions
E-cigarette retailers illegally selling nicotine e-liquids, including to underage users, new study says: Tobacconists are the most common source of…
Make a first aid course one of your resolutions
Make a first aid course one of your resolutions: As the new year begins, everyone is once again talking about…
Medicinal cannabis study for children in palliative care
Medicinal cannabis study into easing symptoms of children in palliative care: A pilot study will explore the use of medicinal…
Today is Playday
Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play…