mental health in children

Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.

A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often their children engaged in play that was “thrilling and exciting”, where they might experience some fear and uncertainty.

The study, published in...

• Over half (53%) of people living with allergies in the UK regularly avoid social situations due to their allergy.
• Over half, (52%) of people feel they had to play down their allergies due to fear of judgement.
• 2 in 5 (40%) parents of children with allergies reported their child had experienced bullying due to a condition.

New data from the UK’s...

If there’s one thing many of our little ones’ childhoods are defined by, it’s screen time. Even as recently as our own childhoods, we never had access to smartphones and tablets like our kids do.

We know that screen time comes with some disadvantages, but how is it really affecting our children?

This article will explore the true impact of too much screen time on young minds...