With it’s growing popularity and ongoing appeal amongst the younger audience, Snapchat has become a phenomenon of the social media world. Whilst your little one might be desperate to get their own social media accounts, most of these websites and apps come with age restrictions – Snapchat being one of them. In Snapchat’s own terms […]
Asthma is defined as a “respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.” It is usually connected to allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. If you feel that your child might be suffering from asthma, take a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment […]
The best way to determine whether your child is in need of a booster seat, is to follow the UK Government’s regulations regarding Child Car Seats. By law, children must normally use a child car seat until they are 12 years old, or 135 cm – whichever arrives first. Children over this age, like all […]
ADHD, otherwise known as ‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’, is defined as a “condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity”. If you feel that your child might be suffering from ADHD, take a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment options available below. Symptoms: Symptoms of ADHD can often be spotted from early childhood, […]
Co-sleeping, the practice of parents and young children sleeping in the same bed, is a widely talked about and debated topic in the UK. Whilst there are risks surrounding co-sleeping with your new-born, the NHS does not mention the health implications of sharing a bed with your primary-aged child, leaving the choice up to the […]
Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep at night and the thought of staying in their own bedroom can often be very daunting. We have compiled a few tips to help encourage your child to settle and stay in their own bedroom through the night. Have a regular and calming […]
Based on advice from the Children’s National Organisation, oversleeping is not a problem, but is an important indicator of whether your child is sleeping adequately on a consistent basis. By regulating your child’s sleeping pattern, they should feel energised enough day-to-day to avoid oversleeping. All human beings have relatively set sleep needs that differ across […]
Taking information from the NHS website, it is recommended that the amount of sleep a child needs is dependent on age. Below is a list of children’s ages during their primary school years, along with the number of hours sleep they require: 4 Years – 11hr30 5 Years – 11hr 6 Years – 10hr45 7 […]
If you feel disappointed about your child’s school place, you can appeal against the decision. You must appeal against each rejection separately and you can only appeal once against each rejection. The admission authority for the school must allow you at least 20 school days to appeal from they send the decision letter. The admission […]
Frequent sick-days and a general reluctance to go in are signs that your child is not enjoying their school experience. We have collected a few different pieces of advice to help you resolve these issues. Parent Line Plus’s Sue Ormesher advises parents to first of all find out what is making their child unhappy – […]