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Are Eggs Nature’s Brain Food? What Science Says About Child Development

Can eggs really support brain development? We explore the latest research from Nutrition Bulletin and Dr Emma Derbyshire on eggs, pregnancy nutrition and child development — plus practical ways to include eggs from babyhood to teens.

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14 Expert approved hacks and tips to keep your kids teeth sparkling

Bright Little Stars Nursery take a proactive approach for brighter smiles supporting nursery school children and parents

Tooth decay is affecting up to 23.7% of 5 year old children in England
Tooth decay in 0-19 year olds is estimated to cost the NHS £50.9M and it is still the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between 6 and 10 years.
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New Campaign Launches for Fathers' Mental Health

Alright Mate? CIC, has launched a campaign to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by new fathers. The project seeks to highlight the often undiagnosed issue of postnatal depression in men. Astonishingly, one in every ten fathers experiences mental health challenges in the postnatal period, or becomes increasingly susceptible to the recurrence of a past mental health condition....

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Top tips to help pregnant women keep cool in a heatwave

As the mercury rises, the team of expert midwives behind My Expert Midwife’s award-winning skincare brand for pregnancy, birth, new mums and newborns, have compiled some of their top tips to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during the rest of the summer months.

10 top tips to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during a heatwave:

Wear natural fibres such as

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Top 10 cleaning hacks to improve your kid’s sleep during hay fever season

Amid recent news that a 'Pollen bomb' is hitting the UK in full force and hay fever affecting 10-15% of children, many are looking for solutions to prevent those bothersome symptoms from disrupting our children's precious sleep.

With this in mind, MattressOnline spoke with Mira Yordanova, owner of end-of-tenancy cleaning company Top Cleaning GB, to put together their best bedroom...

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The golden rules of sun protection for children

As the weather is warming up many parents are wondering how they can best protect their children's skin, whilst being able to enjoy time outside. Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Natalia Spierings, has put together an article for us to answer some of your most commonly asked questions around sun protection.

At what age should children start wearing sunscreen and why is it so important to...

The Hidden Relationship Between Commuting and Mental Health

With over 40.8 million vehicles registered at the end of September 2022 travelling across the country, driving is part everyday UK life. We spend a lot of time in our cars, particularly when we’re behind the wheel commuting to work. Research from Statista into duration of commutes in 2022, finding that the average worker spends between 15 to 29 minutes travelling to work . This means that...

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Why parents need to practise self-care

Walking into the school playground on three hours sleep, with your child having a tantrum by your side, you remember you forgot to bring the packed lunches. Wracked with guilt, and slightly fed-up, you think of the times before you had children when you could put yourself first, take a lie in or go on a run before you are brought back to earth by a fresh wave of crying.

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No more free vapes for kids

The government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.

Increased education and dedicated school police liaison officers to keep illegal vapes out of schools
Rules around the sale of nicotine-free vapes and fines for shops selling illicit vapes are to be reviewed

A loophole that allows the vaping industry to give free...

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Stix Mindfulness Remotes Show Positive Impact on Children's Wellbeing

Mindfulness reveals results of a pilot study for Mental Health Awareness Week

Stix Mindfulness, a provider of interactive wellbeing products for children, announces the results of a recent research study showing the positive impact of Stix Mindfulness Remotes on children's moods. The study, conducted over 4 weeks, involved 8 children and was conducted in partnership with Brunel University...

Meet SPOKE: An App Improving GenZ Mental Health Through Music

SPOKE is a new mental health app combining AI, science, music and lyricism to improve mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The deeply personalised app helps listeners with everything from sleep to heartbreak, confidence and focus.
Musicians, voice artists and composers are trained by a team of clinical psychologists, therapists and neuroscientists. Each