Why Are School Break Times Shorter Now Than 20 Years Ago?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable decrease in the length of school break times. A long-term study by UCL has found that primary school students in England are now receiving 45 minutes less break time per week than
New Study Finds No Links Between Video Games and Aggressive Behaviour: What Parents Need to Know
When looking for someone to blame as a result of a mass shooting or acts of extreme violence, there is always one topic that happens to rear its head and that is gaming. But a new study conducted over at Oxford University has found
Children’s exposure to TV ads for age-restricted products is falling
A new study from the Advertising Standards Authority has revealed that between 2013 and 2017 children’s exposure to TV ads has declined by 29.7%, falling from 229.3 ads per week to 161.2. These findings show that in recent years, children’s exposure to TV
How children shape their parents’ parenting style
In the media, there is a lot of speculation about the effects of different parenting styles on children and even which is the ‘right’ way to parent. This can not only cause confusion but also leave us feeling under pressure to
Is Slime Safe and are there any Alternatives to Slime?
What is Slime? Slime is a gooey, stretchy substance that is fun to play with and manipulate. It is typically made from a combination of glue, water, and a binding agent such as borax or saline solution. Slime comes in a
Telling the Truth about Fairy Tales
Along time ago, in a land far, far away called Germany there lived two brothers. Their names were Jacob and Wilhelm and they collected folk tales and myths. Together they were the ‘Brothers Grimm’. Over the years we have all come
6 Habits to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Child
As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child's emotional development. A secure attachment with their main caregiver can help them form happy relationships in the future. Communication is a vital aspect of this relationship, and you can
Fun and Educational Garden Activities for Kids
Gardening is a great way to teach children new skills, have fun, play, and develop self-confidence. Children can enjoy being outdoors, getting dirty, and watching plants grow. Here are some fun and educational garden activities for kids. Make a terrarium Making a terrarium
From Soothing to Scary: The Truth About Calpol Addiction in Children
In May, BBC 1 aired a programme investigating why there has been an increase in the number of medications taken now compared to 40 years ago. In the first episode, Dr Chris van Tulleken investigated the use of Calpol to