As children enter puberty, they start to produce body odour. It is this process which should suggest that the time is right for your child to begin using deodorant. According to Health Line, children start puberty at different ages, with some girls beginning as early as 8 years old and some boys as early as […]
Keeping your child active is essential to ensure they stay happy, healthy and self-confident. To maintain a basic level of health, the NHS recommends that your child does the following amount of physical activity: At least 60 minutes of physical activity every day – this can range from moderate activity, such as playground games and […]
Growing children, especially those who can be fussy with their food, often do not achieve the recommended intake of vitamins. Taking advice from the NHS, we have compiled some advice which will ensure your child is receiving the correct amount of each vitamin to keep them healthy and happy! Vitamin A Vitamin A strengthens children’s […]
If you missed an appointment or delayed an immunisation for your child, make an appointment as soon as possible. You can usually (though not always) pick up the immunisation schedule where it stopped without having to start again. A chat with your child’s GP or nurse will offer more personal advice on your child’s vaccinations. […]
The NHS offers a recommended timetable for routine childhood vaccinations, spanning from eight weeks of age to adulthood. The timetable has been worked out to give children the best chance of developing immunity against common, but potentially deadly, diseases. Routine childhood vaccinations start when a baby is eight weeks old. This is a good age […]
Research shows that children who fall within their healthy weight bracket tend to be fitter, healthier and more self-confident. They’re also more likely to build up a better self-esteem and confidence in later life. However, this does not necessarily mean that it is easy to keep your child within that healthy weight category. With an […]
It is not always easy as a parent to tell if your child is a healthy weight for their age and height. Children and teenagers need to grow, but they are healthiest if they stay within a certain weight range as they grow. This is called a healthy weight for their age. In order to […]