Baby and toddler groups and classes in England are warning of potential closures as running costs continue to soar, research from leading membership organisation the Early Years Alliance has found.
Also known as stay and play groups, baby and toddler groups provide children under five and their parents with vital opportunities to take part in early years activities and socialise with...
Most parents know how quickly the cost of raising children adds up.
From nappies and formula to clothing, cots and childcare, even the basics can place enormous pressure on family budgets. While many households continue to feel the impact of rising living costs, new figures suggest an increasing number of families are turning to baby...
"Isn't it unfair that perimenopause symptoms seem to start at exactly the same time as your kids' hormones?"
The words came out of my mouth while sitting on a sports hall bench after what should have been a completely ordinary parenting drama involving forgotten trainers.
At the time, I meant it as a joke.
But the more I thought about it afterwards, the more I...
Recent claims in the press that ADHD is being overdiagnosed are missing the real point. The issue is not a surge in incorrect labels, it is rushed assessments, long NHS waiting lists and inconsistent standards across parts of the private sector.
Only 26.6 per cent of children with ADHD in the UK receive any form of treatment. Rising diagnosis numbers, therefore, reflect unmet need...
When we talk about "mental health," we often think of adult challenges: stress, anxiety, burnout. But mental health begins much earlier - from the very start of life. Babies have emotional lives from the very beginning. They might not use words, but they tell us how they’re feeling through their body language, cries, and connection - and how we respond helps shape their sense of safety....
Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed has announced that one of the ways Labour will crack down on crime is by requiring parents of youth reoffenders to attend parenting classes.
Parenting classes as a reactive measure can be incredibly impactful. Parents and carers are pivotal in helping their children self-regulate and manage their own behaviour - something which is crucial for crime...
Multi-million pound investment to create more Family Hubs across the country, building on a manifesto commitment
From: Department for Education and Vicky Ford MP
Published 19 August 2021
Thousands of vulnerable or low-income families in England will benefit from a multi-million-pound investment to improve access to early education, health and care services....
Snüz and Dadsnet To Initiate Important Conversations Ahead of Father’s Day Trusted Family Brand and Leading Platform for Dads Commit to Raising Awareness Around Men’s Mental Health and Parenting According to a recent survey, an alarming 65% of dads admit that having children negatively impacted their mental health, citing the top 5 contributing factors as lack of time,...
