Britain’s children “do not want to be defined by the pandemic” and are “determined to make this a better world”, the...
Age 6-9 Articles
Number of investigated cases of hepatitis in children rises to 111
The number of investigated cases of hepatitis among children under 10 has risen to 111 up to April 20, health...
Children cannot avoid daydreaming but it may affect learning, study shows
It is impossible for children to avoid daydreaming or “mind wandering” in the classroom, a new study has found. But...
7 ways to encourage children to love and protect birds
You can’t go outside without soon seeing or hearing a bird, yet many of us know very little about our feathered...
Apple brings child sexual abuse detection tools to the UK
A feature in Apple’s Messages app that can spot and warn children when sexually explicit images are received or about...
Trust parents to make smacking decisions – Education Secretary
Parents should be trusted to make their own decisions about whether to smack their children, the Education Secretary...
Fewer pupils starting primary school this year as more get first choice
Fewer children are expected to start primary school in most areas in England this year, but a higher proportion are...
Easter project: Create a fairy garden with your kids
It’s almost Easter, when many families will want to make the most of the garden – so why not give your children the...
Covid-19 jabs: Children aged five to 11 can now get appointments
Bookings opened on Saturday for children aged five to 11 in England to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Parents and carers can...
Two-thirds of public believe it’s wrong to smack a child, study finds
More than two-thirds of adults in England believe it is wrong for parents or carers to physically punish their child,...
8 ways to get kids to help with chores – and even turn the lights off
If you’re a parent who has never struggled to get your kids to help with the household chores or turn the lights off,...
How to talk to children about the situation in Ukraine
The news coming out of Ukraine as Russian forces step up their attacks is devastating. It can be hard to know how to...