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Must Have First Aid Kits coming to a store near you!

Multi Award Winning Mini First Aid kits now available in John Lewis and Boots stores nationwide

Mini First Aid, the trusted brand, best known for delivering multi-award-winning first aid classes to the nation through its 70 strong franchises, is thrilled to announce its bestselling first aid kits are now available in more places than ever before!

Parents who want to ensure that they’...

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How can you spot a newborn illness?

Becoming a new mum is an incredibly joyful time. It’s no secret that you now have an undeniable responsibility for your new child. You are now liable for the care and comfort of your baby, and this can certainly come with its ups and downs.

Please note: Your baby will likely be perfectly happy and well, but if you are ever concerned, please contact a qualified healthcare professional...

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One in four babies could be missing out on the best start for their skin according to NHS data

  • NHS data from 2022 showed that 74.2% of new babies born in England had skin-to-skin contact with their parents within an hour of birth
  • Skin-to-skin contact is important for developing a baby’s microbiome – a layer of unique bacteria which helps protect them against the infections and diseases they are most likely to encounter through their life
  • Midwives have
  • ...
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Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND

Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.

Children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country.

The SEND and AP improvement plan published today (Thursday 2 March) confirms...

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Top 10 exciting activities for the family to enjoy this spring.

STUDY REVEALS LINK BETWEEN SCREEN TIME AND ‘WEAK COMMUNICATION SKILLS’ FOR KIDS - BUT OUTDOOR PLAY IS THE ANSWER

GO Outdoors is encouraging families to step outside this spring, as outdoor play can reduce the negative impacts of screen time on children by 20 per cent

Children who have lots of screen time are more likely to have poor communication skills, according to new research -...

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Children's breakfast ideas

With The Mirror Newspaper reporting that ‘ One in five parents send children to school breakfast clubs due to cost-of-living crisis' we have put together a list of cheap breakfast ideas to help make life a bit easier.

Cheap kids breakfast ideas
  1. Porridge – You can buy porridge in bulk, which can make this one of the cheapest breakfasts out there. To give this an extra healthy
  2. ...

More Than Physical - What Are the Added Benefits of Getting Kids into Sport?

More Than Physical: 5 Added Benefits of Getting Your Kids into Sport

Many of our children already partake in some form of sports, with over 90% of children between 5 and 16 years old consistently being involved with sport. Whether this be participating in the annual school sports day, complete with refreshments in the form of fruity school compliant carbonated soft drinks and orange...

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The Parent’s Survival Guide To GP And Hospital Waiting Rooms For Children

Visiting the GP surgery or hospital with a child can be a bit of an ordeal. Many patients in the UK are spending increased amounts of time in waiting rooms and keeping children entertained and calm throughout can be a challenge.

If you’ve got a private health insurance plan, you can likely rely on shorter waiting times, but when accessing care through the NHS the waits are often...

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Worried about your children vaping? Experts reveal dangers + tips on how to quit

The prevalence of vaping amongst 11-18 year-olds more than doubled in 2022 from the previous year - from 4% to 8.6% - and understandably, some parents may be worried about usage by their own children.

With this in mind, health experts at Now Patient have revealed five health dangers associated with vaping , as well as sharing tips on how you can stop the habit.

Five dangers...
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Children waiting years for diagnosis of UK’s most common neurodevelopmental condition

Children waiting years for diagnosis of UK’s most common neurodevelopmental condition, charity warns Adoption UK says the current NHS crisis could lead to even longer delays for hundreds of families awaiting an FASD diagnosis across the UK

Children and young people with a neurodevelopmental condition caused by an alcohol-exposed pregnancy often have to wait years for a diagnosis, according to...

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