As the parent of an autistic child, it can be hard to listen to the well-meant but often downright rude comments about...
Age 6-9 Articles
Chores Your Children Can Help With At Every Age
Chores For Kids By Age The thing with chores is that no matter how many you do, there are always more! Washing the...
Youngsters filled with anxiety over climate change
The majority of young people are filled with anxiety over climate change, a study which quizzed thousands of...
Ask a doctor: How can I tell if my child has an ordinary back-to-school bug or Covid?
Now my son is back at school and more likely to catch bugs, how can I tell if he’s got an ordinary back-to-school...
Parents’ frustration as children miss school due to Covid testing
Parents have warned that children’s education is being disrupted because of the number of pupils currently absent from...
Girlguiding warns of ‘devastating’ fall in girls’ happiness as online harms rise
Almost half of girls aged seven to 10 have experienced online harm in the last year, according to research warning of...
Education leaders demand £5.8bn extra to help students catch up in England
Education bosses have written to Gavin Williamson demanding an additional £5.8 billion to help pupils in England whose...
What are the standards designed to protect children’s data and privacy online?
Tech giants have had a year to ensure their platforms make protection of children’s data a priority or face...
Child dental treatments in England drop 70% in year after first lockdown
The number of courses of dental treatment given to children in England dropped by 70% in the year after the first...
4 ways to boost your child’s wellbeing
Looking after your child’s physical health is often a case of keeping up-to-date with doctor’s appointments and...
NSPCC launches book to help protect children from sexual abuse
The UK’s leading children’s charity has launched a book to help young people protect themselves from sexual abuse. On...
What are the best ways to save money on uniforms and tech for the new school year?
I’m trying to save money on all the things I need to buy my kids for the new school year – what are the best ways to...