New research has found that one in ten chidren will be obese in the next five years - what a staggering statistic!  Research carried out at the University of London studied statistics between 1995 and 2007.   The health survery for England provided the d… more »

Jaundice is a common condition that affects around half of newborn babies, usually coming on about two days after birth.  Premature babies are more susceptible, 75% of premature babies go on to develop jaundice after birth.  Jaundice is caused by too muc… more »

Role play forms a natural part of childhood, before long your little ones will assume characters in different scenarios and act out the different parts.  Often role play is based on what children have observed, such as caring for younger siblings, keepin… more »

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Children can be very inquisitive, often asking very good questions, and it's easy to brush off or ignore ones we can't answer, but if they ask a question that you don't know the answer to, seize the opportunity to explore the topic and both you and your children will learn something new… more »

Play is important for every child and for the first few years of their lives, babies and toddlers learn so very much during what they consider to be "play".  This is why teaching through play is such a great way to guide and educate our children because… more »

New research brings consensus to the idea that the dinosaurs were wiped out after a phenomenal asteroid collision sited at what is now the Yucatan Peninsular in Mexico - this is the stuff of boys' imagination, combining two fascinating boundaries of know… more »

It has been said that Grandparents are taking the lead when it comes to teaching our children traditional values and standards of behaviour.   Over half of those questioned said they learned good manners and values from their grandparents.  Many consider… more »

With a little bit of help, lots of determination and masses of praise you can get your little ones riding a bike even if you can't ride one yourself!  It is astonishing how quickly children learn about balance, speed, peddling and brakes when they are in… more »

It's the biggest annual celebration of books and reading, and its coming soon.  4th March will see the 15th World Book Day event in England and Ireland, but the origins can actually be found in Spain!On 23rd April 1616 one of Spain's most famous author… more »

Dramatic play is a great way to encourage communication, teach your children about social behaviour and show them how they should respond in unfamiliar situations.  It is a means by which children can imitate adults and act out various situations.  But,… more »