Following news that a 5-year-old died after mistaking painkillers for sweets, parents are reminded how important it is to keep hazards locked away
 It was reported in the Metro this morning that a 5-year-old girl died from a drug overdose after mistaking her dad’s painkillers for jelly beans.
This sad news has reminded mums and dads to take every possible care when it comes to keeping their child safe at home.
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New 111 service to replace NHS Direct but website staying, for now
The busy NHS Direct health advice phone line is to be scrapped in England – NHS helpline services will remain in Scotland and Wales.
A new 111 phone line, which is just being trialled in the north-east of England, will replace the 0845 4647 number. It may be a lot easier to ... Continue reading
Keep school uniform budgets low, urges the Citizen Advice Bureau
The back to school period can be pricey for many parents needing to stock up on essential school uniforms, which is why the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has stepped in to urge schools to allow parents to buy cut-price uniforms.
Many schools still insist that children’s uniforms are bought from exclusive suppliers, ... Continue reading
Walking man’s best friend has been named as the best activity for family bonding…by dog owners
A new poll of 1,000 UK dog owners by Winalot dog food has revealed that owners believe spending time with their dog relieves stress.
The study also says that 67% of dog owners feel that walking the dog offers them the best time to spend with their family – rather ... Continue reading
Babies who don’t get any attention for two minutes become anxious, according to a US study
A study has found that babies produce higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol if they are completely ignored for two minutes or longer.
But it doesn’t mean that you have to have constant contact with your baby 24 hours of the day!
The research by the University of Toronto found that babies ... Continue reading
Mums rely on grandparents for childcare and 40% blame rising childcare fees for preventing a return to work, finds survey
Families are relying heavily on childcare by grandparents to enable mums to go back to work, finds a survey by www.workingmums.co.uk. Just under half of working parents rely on their own mums and dads to take care of their children while they’re at work.
“This year’s survey shows just how important grandparents ... Continue reading
Parents encouraged to complain about what family attractions offer to eat
Children on a day out at family visitor attractions are being offered too much fast food, according to the School Food Trust. The trust is about to launch a campaign encouraging parents to complain about the food on offer at family-friendly attractions, reports the Telegraph.
"Some (attractions) just have food ... Continue reading
UK families face some of the highest costs in the world for childcare
Working families in the UK are being forced to pay more for childcare than in other countries.
A study found that 33% of a British family’s net income goes towards the cost of childcare – higher than every other country in Europe and the rest of the Western world.
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Girls with little brothers have sex later in life, a new study reveals
Girls who grow up with younger brothers are more likely to have sex for the first time almost two years later than girls with no younger brothers or sisters, according to a new study. And girls with just older brothers had their first period a year later than girls with no ... Continue reading
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says parenting impacts on a child’s destiny more than poverty
Lib-Dem politician Nick Clegg, the Deputy PM, has suggested that support from parents can be the most important factor in determining the qualifications and job prospects a child ends up with, reports the Telegraph.
Dad-of-three Nick argued that British children are more likely to end up in the same social ... Continue reading
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