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What to do if your child has a panic attack, as Rod Stewart discusses son’s health scare
Here are the symptoms to look out for, what causes them in children, and how to help.
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Kate Hudson opens up about co-parenting with three different fathers: 'We're killing it'
The actor has discussed blended family life and co-parenting with her children's dads.
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Should fairy tales be cancelled? Mum believes they create 'depression and anxiety'
Bushra Shaikh, a mum of three, revealed she believes fairy tales can negatively influence children during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.
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How much sleep you need at different ages, from childhood to the later years
While everyone is different, a general expert-approved guide on how much shut eye you need over the years.
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Eating disorder manifesto and toolkit for schools launched to tackle surge in cases
This follows a four-fold increase in young people being hospitalised with eating disorders and triple still waiting for treatment.
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How to spot anxiety in your child – and how to help them
Learn more about how anxiety can manifest in your child and what you can do to help them.
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Number of children seeking allergy treatment soars: How to spot one in your child
More and more children are needing medical attention for allergies. Here's how to spot the symptoms and where to get help.
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Can you leave children home alone during the school holidays?
The NSPCC has provided some guidance about leaving children home alone in the summer holidays.
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Peppa Pig's power grab - how TV's perfect porkies conquered the world
The PM isn't the only fan of the popular TV show.
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Government issues guidance for parents on how to buy toys safely this Christmas
From choking hazards to reading the instructions carefully, the guidance is intended to prevent present pitfalls this Christmas.
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'My son eats hair, carpet and nappies': The rare condition affecting little William
Pica is a feeding disorder in which someone eats non-food substances that have no nutritional value.
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Parents are happiest with this number of children, new research reveals
Turns out Brits are pretty decisive about the optimum family size.
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Primary schools introduce 9-5 workday so pupils can 'catch up' post-lockdown
Two schools in east London have decided to add an extra half an hour at the beginning and end of each school day.
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Nature makes children happier: How to encourage kids to spend time outside
Creating a wildlife haven is a fun way to get children interested in the great outdoors.
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Parents' warning: Schoolgirl almost needed leg amputated after thorn scratch
Annabelle Newman is still in hospital after the wound became infected.
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Doctors said she would never walk. This brave toddler proved them wrong
Eloise Simpson was diagnosed with spina bifida while still in the womb.
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As one much loved author dies, here's the perfect picture books that every child should read
'The very hungry caterpillar' has enduring appeal for both parents and children.
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Home again: Why 'boomerang' households are the new normal
New research has suggested four in 10 25-34 year olds have moved back in with their parents at least once after leaving home.
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No shared play in lockdown was bad for small children
More than two in three parents say not being able to play with other children has negatively impacted their child.
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What's your child really doing online? Huge rise in 'harmful' searches triggers warning
Parents have reported a 42% rise in viewing content promoting either self-harm or suicide.
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Are you 'comparenting'? 80% of mums fear they're getting it wrong
New research reveals 80% of mums compare themselves to other parents.
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Dad overcomes fear of flying to help son, 7, 'become a pilot' after mum's death
Jacob Newson has now completed his first flying lesson, making him one of the youngest pilots in the UK.
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Parents urged to get children outdoors, as a generation risks indoor boredom
Typically children are not allowed to play outside on their own until they are two years older than their parents' generation were.
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Mum proud of 'little fighter' whose birth defect means he was born with one arm and no legs
Henry Higgs is now 11 months old and hitting all his milestones.
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How to look after your child's mental health when going through divorce
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have agreed on joint custody - but how does divorce affect a child’s mental health?
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Asda launches school uniform for children with specific needs including autism
The new Easy On Easy Wear range has been designed to help children with sensory-sensitive needs and their parents.