Learning how to behave around dogs can help teach children to respect animals, while also keeping them safe. The Dogs Trust shares its top tips for being dog smart. Home is where the heart is, and for many people having a pet is what completes their home. Unfortunately, a high number of dog bites happen in the […]
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By Dorothy Lepkowska for EY Alliance Childhood is a time of adventure, when our little ones are constantly learning and exploring the world around them. And one of things that intrigues them most is taste. As soon as they’re dexterous enough to clutch a biscuit or a piece of cucumber, children love to try different
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A car seat is probably one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you make to keep your child safe when travelling. There are so many makes and models on the market it can be really difficult to know what is right for your child and car. This information from Royal Society for the Prevention
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Every day in the UK we will welcome about 2,000 babies to the world. Many of these babies will have happy, stable childhoods, but not all babies are so lucky. Babies’ brains grow rapidly in the first years of life, and their development is shaped by their environments and experiences. Babies are reliant on their
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While it is rewarding being a parent it isn’t always easy. It can also be demanding, frustrating and exhausting. The last thing that any parent needs after a long and tiring day is a difficult bedtime and a child that won’t or can’t stay in bed. Children that aren’t sleeping well can have a huge
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While it is rewarding being a parent it isn’t always easy. It can also be demanding, frustrating and exhausting. We all want our children to be happy and well-adjusted but sometimes children argue, fight, or become aggressive. This can be really difficult to deal with and embarrassing, especially if it is aimed at other people’s
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While it is rewarding being a parent it isn’t always easy. It can also be demanding, frustrating and exhausting, especially when your child won’t do as they are told or follow instructions. Helping your Child to Follow Instructions Discussion group can help support you, alongside other parents, to learn some positive steps to help your
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The Kings College Hospital Oral Health Promotion team will be hosting a Q and A session via Zoom for parents and carers on: Wednesday 14th June at 7.30pm https://lewisham-gov-uk.zoom.us/j/82637929602?pwd=bU9ZcWlhZ2hEY3VHWjJBL2cxU2VIdz09 Thursday 15th June at 2.00pm https://lewisham-gov-uk.zoom.us/j/86455649450?pwd=eWx6NnNYcHJ3UzBsWFpyYjg3cHdHZz09 Join them for a friendly and interactive session on how to look after your child’s teeth.
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Getting outside with your baby or young child is a great way to get a bit of exercise and help their brain development. Every June The Wildlife Trust hosts 30 days Wild as a way to help families get out into their local area to enjoy and learn about nature in their area. Sign-up today for
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Learning to share is an important part of your child’s development but it can be a complex thing for them to learn. It requires lots of social skills such as understanding how someone else feels, wanting to please someone else and understanding that your toy will come back to you. If you have more than
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