What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?
The origins of occupational therapy Occupational therapy dates back to the 1700s when physicians started to challenge the lack of treatment for people who were mentally ill. The introduction of purposeful daily activities to treat patients began, but it wasn’t until
The Importance of Health and Nutrition for Kids
Did you know that it is estimated that around 10% of children in their first year of school in England are obese? With childhood obesity becoming a real global concern, the time for parents to lay the groundwork to encourage a fit and
Top Bedtime Tips for Parents
While we understand that children need an adequate amount of sleep, particularly when they have a busy school day to get through, how useful is this really to parents? When children are screaming and carrying on a 10 o’clock at night,
How to Reduce the Strain on the NHS: Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Play
Why play could be the silver bullet for the NHS As we peer into the future of the NHS on this milestone birthday, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the role of play in shaping the health and well-being of the UK
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