Child health checks
and immunisations
'Major breakthrough' – new vaccine could help curb the spread of whopping cough after deadly UK outbreak
New vaccine could help
‘eradicate’ common virus that killed 11 babies last year
Child health
Everything you need to know about the most common childhood health conditions, including tips for looking after your poorly child at home.
Child health checks and immunisations
Child health checks
and immunisations
Dads will now be linked to their children’s health records – why this is a big deal for families
A small but powerful change
is coming to NHS child health records – one that finally recognises
dads and non-birthing parents
Child health checks
and immunisations
'Winter killer' warning issued to parents – and the key symptom to spot fast
Doctors say this overlooked
sign in babies could be life-threatening if parents don't act quick
enough.
Child health checks
and immunisations
'Best way to shield them' – Vaccination change announced for two and three-year-olds all parents need to know about
This could make life so
much easier for parents ahead of winter colds and bugs.
Child health checks
and immunisations
Parents urged to get children vaccinated as they return to school amidst a 'vaccine crisis'
Government officials have
warned families of the risks of not vaccinating babies and
children
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
‘Kids need mental health days too’: parenting coach calls for major rethink on school attendance
At the heart of her
argument is a call to scrap attendance awards entirely.
Wellbeing
'School readiness is critical' – New potty training guide launches for parents as 1 in 4 children start school in nappies
‘Potty training is an
important health milestone.'
Wellbeing
Why do more people have ADHD? Major new autism and ADHD review launched by Wes Streeting
'‘There’s a lot of pressure
from social media for people to have a diagnosis…'
Wellbeing
Children as young as 10 to take part in major new clinical puberty blocker trial
The UK’s largest-ever
studies on puberty blockers are underway, designed to give families
real answers, not confusion.
Wellbeing
Shay Mitchell launches face masks for three-year-olds – and parents are NOT happy
The new Rini sheet masks
for kids are about fun and bonding, but experts warn they could
send the wrong message about beauty and childhood.
Child health conditions
Child health conditions
'Divisive and unhelpful' – Expert blasts ADHD 'overdiagnosis' debate
Dr Martha Deiros Collado
explains why we are seeing far more people being diagnosed and what
we can do about it
Child health conditions
'Stay home avoid contact' – 5 schools shut after Victorian-era condition forces emergency closures
This 'highly contagious'
skin condition is causing chaos
Child health conditions
'To the outsider it looks like lazy parenting' – Izzy Judd share's child's life-changing condition that's 'often misunderstood'
The mum-of-three explains
how her child's PDA means she can't tell him what to do...
Child health conditions
'I never took one paracetamol when I was pregnant – and my son has autism'
My son is autistic, how
dare Donald Trump blame me? Mum Julie Chambers has a powerful
message for all parents...
Child health conditions
EHCP shake up: Parents' most-asked questions answered
As the government prepares
to reform the SEND system, parents share their worries over EHCPs
and we answer your biggest questions
