Is two hours of screen time really too much for kids?
One of the most frustrating issues modern parents face is how to manage children’s screen time. Official guidelines say kids…
Why are more parents choosing to delay when their child starts school?
Many parents worry about when is the right time for their child to start school. While some use their child’s…
Seven simple ways you can reduce air pollution in your home
Outdoor air pollution is responsible for around 40,000 deaths in the UK each year, according to a new report by…
Is that muesli bar you put in your child’s lunchbox actually healthy?
There are rows upon rows of packaged snack foods in supermarkets, including snack bars made from muesli, cereal, nuts, seeds…
Forget quinoa and kale, these basic foods for your kids’ lunch box will give them the nutrition they need
With the start of another school year upon us, parents are preparing themselves for the constant task of making lunch…
New mothers making time for themselves reduces chance of postnatal depression
One in three women will experience significant depressive symptoms in the first five years after giving birth. But new research has found if…
Five reasons why you should read aloud to your kids – and pick their favourite book
As parents know all too well, children love to re-read their favourite books over and over again. While this may…
Why students make silly mistakes in class (and what can be done)
Children often find it difficult to solve problems in the classroom, which can lead to silly errors being made. But…
Dinnertime storytelling makes kids voracious readers
As a young child, I loved to imagine myself as a pioneer girl in Little House in the Big Woods,…
Why screen time before bed is bad for children
Sleep is an essential part of our development and wellbeing. It is important for learning and memory, emotions and behaviours,…