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Pertussis, more commonly referred to as the whooping cough, can be a very deadly disease if contracted during infancy. In fact, the whooping cough has been known to cause death and permanent disability in children. During the 20th century it was discovered that pertussis was actually the cause for a large number of infant deaths leading . . . → Read More: Whooping Cough is making an unwelcome comeback  According to new findings, unintentional poisonings caused by medicines are causing more visits to the emergency room than car accidents for young children. One reason why this may be the case is that approximately 1 in 4 grandparents admitted that their medicine was stored in ways that made them easy to access. The study, performed by University . . . → Read More: More children than ever being accidentally poisoned by medicines in the home Research conducted by Drinkaware, an alcohol education charity, discovered that 10 year old children would first turn to their parents for alcohol advice. Young adults also admitted that their primary source of alcohol would come from their parents. The poll asked children and their parents questions about alcohol advice and consumption. Drinkaware found out that 72% of . . . → Read More: New research shows that youngsters turn to their parents for alcohol advice New flash-sale site 'Casabu' has launched The launch of Casabu, the new daily deals website, is both hugely anticipated and very exciting for mums and their children. The newest flash-sale website will offer great deals every day and looks set to change the way that parents in the UK shop. After 12 months of scouring Britain and . . . → Read More: New flash-sale site ‘Casabu’ has launched According to new research, children who are as young as eight years old are falling victim to both physical and mental bullying on the school playing field. 66%, or two thirds of the 1,010 parents who have children aged 8-16 have said that they have witnessed various forms of intimidation taking place while they have watched . . . → Read More: The school playing field is the latest place for bullies to strike Campaigners have said that once the governments plans to shake up the legal aid system, thousands of children will lose access to the service. JustRights, the children’s rights group, have analysed government data that was obtained from a series of FOI, Freedom of Information, requests. It claims that 6000, or 13% of those who get help . . . → Read More: Children to lose access to legal aid in government shake up Apple are facing a huge lawsuit in the US from angry parents whose children have run up huge bills via apps on their iPads and iPhones. A federal judge has granted the group permission to pursue the class action claim after Apple’s call for the dismissal of the claim was rejected. The case revolves around in-app purchasing; . . . → Read More: Angry American parents launch lawsuit against Apple Have jungle fun this summer at an NCT Cheeky Monkey Tea Party If you are looking for a great day out with the kids, the largest parents charity in the UK NCT are offering plenty of jungle fun to keep your little monkey’s amused. Take them along to a Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party that is taking place . . . → Read More: Have jungle fun this summer at an NCT Cheeky Monkey Tea Party Troubled teenagers in the UK now have the benefit of an early intervention clinic thanks to the launch of the new facility in London. This aims to address the serious lack of specialist care that is available in the UK specifically for young people. Since Middlegate Lodge closed in 2012, Britain has been devoid of any . . . → Read More: The only rehab unit dedicated to teenagers in the UK opens in London holidays that include extended family such as grandparents have greatly increased in popularity, as it is a way of getting your children looked after without having to spend money on expensive kids clubs and, often disappointing, creche facilities. RIAS insurers have done a study which has shown that 3.75m grandparents now regularly go on holiday with . . . → Read More: Personal ‘holiday nannies’ relieve the pressure of childcare on holiday |
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