Friendship bullying can go unnoticed and can easily be mistaken for joking around. If your child has a friend who calls him names, ignores him and excludes him from games and activities, experts would agree that your son is being subjected to friendship bullying. Characteristic behaviours of a friendship bully includes lashing out at their […]
The NHS tells us that about 1 in 5 children in reception are overweight or obese, rising to 1 in 3 in year 6. But what if your child’s weight places them in the underweight bracket? First steps if you have been told that your child is underweight for their age, height and gender: Book […]
As parents we strive to protect our children from upset, but few childhoods are spared the sadness of losing someone special or even hearing about death on a news bulletin. Experts now believe that children aged 4 and above will generally start to understand that death is final and cannot be reversed. “At this developmental […]
Child psychologists would console any parent in this predicament by focusing on the fact that their child chose to share this concern with them. You now have the opportunity to bolster their self esteem and calm any misplaced anxiety. Studies have found that children as young as 5 are thinking negatively about their bodies and […]
Learning to ride a bike is a huge milestone in your child’s early years and it can develop into a healthy pastime they’ll enjoy for life. Balance bikes can play a significant role in developing these skills from an early age, however by their fourth birthday most children have moved on to a bike with […]
Support is available for parents concerned about the impact of long-term medical conditions on their child’s schooling. Schools may not remove a child unable to attend school because of health from the register without parental consent and a school medical officer’s certificate. This provision has been in place since 2014, with governing bodies responsible for […]
Helping your child feel at ease in the dentist chair is an important step towards laying a foundation of good oral health for life. But where should you start, especially if you always feel nervous before dental appointments yourself? Start and stay positive Dentists and health professionals’ top recommendation for parents is to model positive […]