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- What should children eat?
- The single most important child safety measure since the invention of the car seat
- Why don’t children wear bicycle helmets?
- Who would think a grape could be harmful to a child?
- Can an escalator be dangerous to children ?
- Cerebral Palsy
- Can childs play be dangerous?
- Bronchiolitis - a surprisingly common disease
- The autopsy revealed that Kevin died from heroine
- Sophie Graham - The inquisitive little girl
- Childalert offer the Autism Spectrum
- Childalert support NAS in raising funds for Autism
- What is Separation Anxiety?
- Poor sight could be failing your children at school
- Coping with children with a nut allergy
- Siblings - the order does mean something
- New Arrival
- Discipline / Firm Love
- Motivating Children or...how not to be a pushy parent
- Talk, talk and talk some more
- Will the job or the children come first most of the time?
- Drugs - The greatest fear of many parents PART 1
- Drugs - The greatest fear of many parents PART 2
- Is your school girl-friendly?
- I call this family to order!
- Discipline down the decades
- Is your school boy-friendly?
- Embarrassing parents take the biscuit
- Making bedtime easier
- Why am I so angry?
- School’s out – entertainment’s in
- Parents putting child road safety at risk
- Children’s rooms
- When and why do children feel stress?
- Does Your Child Have a Hidden Disability?
- But I waaaaaant it ?.. nowwwww!
- Children and the mobile phone! - an addiction, a necessity or just fun?
- Horses for courses - why a child’s position in the family influences future career choices
- No evidence to show girls are starting periods any earlier
- Parents admit to bribing children to pass exams
- Revolutionary juvenile arthritis treatment rationed owing to under-funding
- The top children’ toys - as revealed by child testers
- Abusive text messages targeted at children
- Having babies no longer a preferred ‘lifestyle choice’
- Mercury in child vaccines could be responsible for higher autism rates
- The cause of Cot Death and how to prevent it
- Spott: Cot Deaths of Maori twins entirely preventable
- Saving for your child’s future
- Should you or should you not give full fat milk to babies and toddlers
- Childalert support NAS in raising funds for Autism
- Choosing child care
- It's time to listen to the voices of the parents
- Teenager wins top website award
- Protection for children, peace of mind for parents
- Ferraris medical provides comfort for new parents with the RE200 APNOEA Monitor
- Kids of depressed mums watch more TV & weigh more
- Many Kids who smoke get cigarettes from adults
- Chidlalert is an integral part of DFES's Parentsonline website
- BT Openworld joins with Surfmonkey to offer leading internet safety service for children
- BT is Employer of the Year
- Ian Wright asks BT customers to pile on the pounds for Childline
- The cause of Cot Death and how to prevent it
- Sprott congratulates Nelson Mattress-Wrapping campaigners following closure of Nelson Sids Group
- Childcare survey for capital
- New mentoring scheme for parents of disabled children
- Don’t forget the M@G Bag Mum!
- Crawlers launches new baby and toddler knee protection
- Kids Talk - extra security for children
- Community Alerts launches national registration campaign
- Home Childcare - Now more affordable than ever
- Nanny tax break for middle class excludes nannies
- Lead Test - home analysis services
- The device which turns your mobile phone into a baby monitor
- Help your child to succeed
All parents want their child to succeed, but few know how they can best help. The result is Help your child to succeed; the essential guide for parents, published recently and already a best seller through bookshops and schools ...continued
- Prince of Wales Arts & Kids Foundation competition
The Prince of Wales Arts & Kids Foundation have put together a fantastic competition for children aged 10-14 as part of their StoryQuest festival which starts on Thursday 30th September.
Children have the chance of having their story read out on BBC Radi
- Mum has paint removed from home after fears lead could harm children
A Worried mother is taking steps to have lead removed from her home after discovering it can reduce children's IQs by up to 30%...click headline for more
- New campaign asks you to 'give life, give hope' to those with fertility problems.
The Department of Health today launched a new campaign to raise public awareness about the need for egg and sperm donation. The campaign encourages men and women to donate sperm and eggs in order to ‘Give Life, Give Hope’ to the thousands of couples who h
- Warning: working long hours can damage your health!
It’s time to change the way we live and work
A new Working Families’ report shows that the way we work today means many parents don’t eat healthily or take regular exercise. Half of the parents surveyed for Time, Health and the Family: What Working Fam
- The 7-Day Parent Coach Halve the stress, double your energy
Being a parent is the most rewarding, most important job you’ll ever do in your life – and it’s also the most challenging. The pressure is greater than ever with many parents struggling to cope without the support of extended families and with the added s
- CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME
Is your baby or toddler......
• between the ages of 0-18 months
• has begun to crawl or showing the signs
• is a younger brother or sister to your toddler
• is attending a play group or nursery
....... then Childproofing is a must for
- CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME
Is your baby or toddler......
• between the ages of 0-18 months
• has begun to crawl or showing the signs
• is a younger brother or sister to your toddler
• is attending a play group or nursery
....... then Childproofing is a must for
- CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME
Is your baby or toddler......
• between the ages of 0-18 months
• has begun to crawl or showing the signs
• is a younger brother or sister to your toddler
• is attending a play group or nursery
....... then Childproofing is a must for
- Internet Safety for Kids and Family
Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the
- Internet Safety for Kids and Family
Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the
- Internet Safety for Kids and Family
Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the
- Healthy Weight Calculator
Currently in the UK, the number of obese children continues to rise with just under one in five children between the ages of two and ten being diagnosed as obese. Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease in later l
- Healthy Weight Calculator
Currently in the UK, the number of obese children continues to rise with just under one in five children between the ages of two and ten being diagnosed as obese. Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease in later l
- Healthy Weight Calculator
Currently in the UK, the number of obese children continues to rise with just under one in five children between the ages of two and ten being diagnosed as obese. Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease in later l
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Road Safety Minister David Jamieson today teamed up with child pop sensation Declan Galbraith to urge children to "Be Safe, Be Seen" on the roads during the dark winter evenings.
Last year, over 2000 children were killed or seriously injured in the darker months of 2001. In total, 219 children were killed on our roads and over 38,000 were injured in 2001. Almost 5,500 of those killed and injured were child cyclists.
The 'Be Safe, Be Seen' campaign forms part of the Government's £13m Think! Campaign. To coincide with the clocks going back on 26 October, adverts featuring the road safety hedgehog characters singing an adapted version of 'Stayin' Alive', will be back on air to raise awareness of visibility.
The Minister and the nine-year old popstar recreated a piece of music history by crossing Abbey Road zebra crossing kitted out in fluorescent and reflective gear and reminding children to be highly visible at all times when using the roads.
Road Safety Minister David Jamieson said:
"At this time of year it's vital for parents and children alike to start thinking about safety and visibility. Although the number of child pedestrians and cyclists killed or injured on our roads has fallen since last year, every child killed or injured is one too many. With this new campaign, and the support of stars such as Declan, we are aiming to build on the good work that has already been done in increasing road awareness amongst children."
Singer Declan Galbraith added:
"As the clocks go back and the nights get darker, it's easy to forget that car drivers find it much harder to see you when you're out and about. My mum was knocked down by a car in the dark when she was young, and my gran is a lollipop lady, so they've always made sure I wear brightly coloured clothes in the day and reflective clothes at night. No matter what age you are, being safe on the roads is really important - so make sure that you 'think' before going near roads at all times."
Parents wanting to make sure their children are safe on the roads during the darker months should remember the following tips:
* Make sure that your child can be easily seen, especially at night, on dark days and in bad weather.
* Explain to your child why they should always wear something bright.
* Bright or fluorescent clothes show up best by day, especially in dull or misty weather.
* By night, reflective material is best and shows up in car headlights. Remember, fluorescent clothing doesn't work after dark.
* In 2001, almost 5,500 child cyclists were killed or injured on the roads. It is an offence to cycle at night without a white front light, a red back light and a red reflector at the back, so make sure that your child's bike is properly equipped and working.
Last year, nearly 5,000 children were killed or seriously injured on our roads. The Government has set a target for a 50 per cent reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured on the roads by 2010 compared to the 1994-1998 average. In 2001 the number of children killed or seriously injured fell by 27 per cent.
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