Sesame Street to introduce new character – a muppet with autism
Sesame Street is to introduce a new character. Julia, a young Muppet with red hair and bright green eyes, also has autism. She is being introduced to help “reduce the …
Family creates a stunning Remembrance Day tribute on a Welsh beach
A mum took her seven children on a special trip to the beach at Porthcawl in Wales to mark Remembrance Day – and drew a field of giant poppies in …
This is NOT a suitable car seat, parents told
Car seat safety experts have warned parents about the need for proper restraints after discovering a ‘shocking’ substitute. Staff from Child Seat Safety Ltd were carrying out spot checks on …
40% of children not going to dentist, NHS figures show
Over two fifths of children in England have not visited an NHS dentist in the past year, figures show, despite official health advice urging regular check-ups. More than 6.7 million …
Kate says baking with Prince George is chaos: ‘He makes so much mess’
Toddlers love to make a mess, and it’s good to know that little Prince George is no exception! During a recent charity visit, the Duchess of Cambridge offered a rare …
Parents in Italy could face jail time if they impose a vegan diet on their children
Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party wants to see parents who feed children under 16 a vegan diet jailed for up to a year. Elvira Savino, who proposed the law, said …
First ever CBeebies Hotel to open in 2017
Alton Towers has confirmed it is to open the first ever CBeebies Land Hotel. Due to open in summer 2017, the 76-room hotel will spread over four floors and will …
Beach cafe introduces five minute warning for children having tantrums
A cafe owner is taking a stand against children having tantrums, saying they will step in if “parents are too scared to discipline their children”. South Kiosk in Felixstowe posted …
Girls cost significantly more than boys to raise, even during the toddler years, research finds
As any parent can attest, children are a costly investment. But it would seem that daughters cost significantly more to raise than boys. According to new research by Sainsbury’s Bank, …
Parents fuel obesity epidemic by feeding children adult-sized portions
Parents are being warned not to over-feed their children after research found around one in 10 regularly serves up adult-sized portions of popular meals. In a survey of 1,000 parents, …
The simple nappy mistake that many parents are making
Confusion over the sizing information provided on nappy packaging means many babies are wearing the wrong size of nappy. Many parents assume that the plus symbol on packs of nappies …
Ikea recall following shocking video showing how easily drawers can topple and crush a child
IKEA is facing growing pressure to withdraw a popular range of drawers from sale in the UK. Ikea has announced that it is recalling 29 million Malm chests of drawers …
Dancing helps children form friendships, even when there is a history of ill-feeling, study finds
As every disco-lover knows, dancing can be a great way to break the ice. But now Oxford University academics have discovered that dancing can help children form friendships too. The …
Is your child getting enough sleep? New guidelines reveal optimum amount of sleep for babies, kids and teens
New guidelines have been published outlining how much sleep children should be getting per night. The recommended amount of sleep varies by age, ranging from 8 hours for teens, up …
4 year old boy destroys £10,000 Zootropolis LEGO sculpture hours after exhibit opens
Boys will be boys. And unfortunately, they can sometimes be a little destructive if you aren’t watching them carefully. A young Chinese boy has accidentally knocked over a £10,000 Lego …
Man receives anti-Semitic abuse for reading ‘gay’ book to nieces
When Marc Shoffman’s brother-in-law turned up with a copy of an LGBT-themed nursery book, the writer was curious to see what his daughters aged 3 and 1 would make of …
Four children a day get stuck in objects like railings, potties and toilet seats, say London Fire Brigade
Fire chiefs are warning parents to keep a keen eye on children as new figures reveal that crews receive an average of four call outs a day to rescue youngsters from …
Children are three times more likely to get hurt falling out of bed than out of a tree
A leading academic has warned that today’s children are suffering from a “nature deficit”, deprived of the freedom to run around and play outside. Dame Fiona Reynolds, Master of Emmanuel …
Upmarket restaurant releases behavioural guidelines for child diners
Tasty grub isn’t the only thing on the menu of popular restaurant Prego. A fine Italian restaurant in New Zealand has been praised after publishing a number of strict behavioural …
Parents warned to keep washing tablets out of reach of children after rise in hospital admissions
Parents are being told to keep dishwasher and laundry tablets out of reach of young children after a rise in hospital admissions caused by them. On average more than one …
US zoo shoots gorilla dead to save child who fell into enclosure
A 180 kilogram male gorilla in a US zoo has been shot dead after grabbing a four-year-old boy who fell into a moat. Authorities said the boy, who fell three …
Old Toys Receive New Limbs To Educate Kids About Organ Donation
Organ donation is a difficult topic to discuss, especially when it comes to child donors. But a social project in Japan called Second Life Toys aims to change that. The …
Nearly three quarters of car seats are incorrectly fitted. These are the most common mistakes…
According to a research by leading child car seat initiative Good Egg Safety, nearly three quarters of UK car seats are fitted incorrectly. The company recently tested 3353 child car …
Artists transform children’s drawings into jewellery
Two artists are turning children’s drawings into cute one-of-a-kind jewellery.
Rewarding children’s good behaviour with sweets and junk food may lead to emotional eating, finds research
Do you use sweets or chocolate as a reward for good behaviour? If so, you may unintentionally be teaching your kids to rely on food to deal with their emotions. …
BBC launches new iPlayer Kids app
The BBC has created an app aimed exclusively at children – BBC iPlayer Kids. Available to download today on tablets and smartphones, the name basically says it all: it’s iPlayer, …
Babies Know When You’re Angry, and Want to Appease You
New research finds babies won’t easily forget seeing anger-prone behaviour in adults, even if that anger is directed at someone else.
Parents do not recognise the importance of learning in pre-school years, claims charity Save the Children
Too many parents are underestimating their children’s ability to learn language, according to a report. A survey of parents by charity Save the Children found that far from the popular …
Thomas the Tank Engine is given some multicultural friends
Thomas’s friends are finally getting a little more diverse. Since its creation in 1946 by British clergyman Wilbert Audry, Thomas the Tank Engine has charmed generations of children, imparting gentle …
‘Healthy’ children’s drinks contain a whole day’s sugar hit in one juice
Fruit drinks marketed at children and considered “healthy” by many people are “unacceptably high” in sugar, new research has found. Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Queen Mary, University …
Heavily pregnant woman fined for parking in mother and child bay
A shocked mum-to-be was fined after parking her car in a mother and child bay outside a supermarket, it has been reported. The woman, who is nine months pregnant, visited …
At what age can children be left alone?
There is no legal minimum age at which children can be left unattended – but figures suggest hundreds of parents were arrested for doing so last year. What are the rules?
Study suggest babies understand more than we think
Babies have a better handle on their level of intelligence level than was previously thought.
Excuse the mess, the kids are making memories!
As any parent knows, when the children are being a little too quiet, they’re usually up to something mischievous. This hilarious series of photographs shows kids causing havoc with cans of paint, jars of peanut butter and bags of flour, often leaving their parents’ furniture and other items beyond repair.
Tattoo sleeves for edgy babies
If you are looking for something a little more edgy to dress your kids in then this brand could be for you.
Transgender child referrals to NHS have increased ten-fold over past 5 years with youngest patient aged just three
The number of under 18s who have been referred for help coping with transgender feelings has increased by more than 1,000% in the last 5 years – with the youngest …
Eating peanuts early in life could prevent nut allergies
Exposing infants to peanuts might prevent them from developing food allergies later in life, a new study has found…
Rise in number of scarlet fever cases across England
The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This is followed by a fine red rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body.
The shocking number of young children who have had teeth removed
The number of children in England having their teeth removed because of decay has increased for the fourth year in a row, new figures suggest.
Toddler’s hand paralysed by spider in Aldi banana
The boy was rushed to hospital after his right hand swelled “like a balloon” and became “paralysed”.
The ultimate parent fantasy?
In a hilarious new video, Australian comedy duo Hamish and Andy imagine the sort of conversations that might take place on a “Parent Fantasy Hotline.” Parodying phone sex hotlines, the …
Thousands Back Petition To See Meningitis Vaccine Given To All Children
A petition to extend the NHS meningitis B immunisation programme to cover all children in the UK has attracted over 600,000 signatures, exceeding the 100,000 mark which means it must …
This dad’s clever creation has gone viral
We all know how much toddlers love locks, phones and door stoppers. Which is what makes this dad’s busy board for his young son so clever. It was posted up …
10 Ingenious Parenting Hacks That Will Save You Time And Make Your Life Easier
As a parent you want to give your children a fantastic childhood, one they look back on as an adult with fond memories. The role of parent is an important …