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Britain breeding a generation of 'Car Seat Kids'
Number of children walking to school at all time low, says survey.
Number of children walking to school at all time low, says survey.
Don't let allergy fears spoil your Easter
Some parents are given bad information when their children's allergies are wrongly diagnosed.
Some parents are given bad information when their children's allergies are wrongly diagnosed.
Club Penguin gives parents more insight
As magazine launches, new Facebook app promises to get parents more involved in the virtual world.
As magazine launches, new Facebook app promises to get parents more involved in the virtual world.
LetterSchool app teaches handwriting
An innovative and interactive game is a clever way for children to practise handwriting.
An innovative and interactive game is a clever way for children to practise handwriting.
Your child could be the Next BRIT Thing
Nationwide pop music competition backed by major recording artists.
Nationwide pop music competition backed by major recording artists.
Scouts builds links with Meccano
The Scout Association has signed a 12 month partnership agreement with construction toy maker Meccano.
The Scout Association has signed a 12 month partnership agreement with construction toy maker Meccano.
Halloween party tips
Halloween is a boo-tiful excuse to have a spooky party, and you don't need to live in Transylvania to pull it off.
Halloween is a boo-tiful excuse to have a spooky party, and you don't need to live in Transylvania to pull it off.
UK's sportiest tots sought in competition
2012 winner will follow in the footsteps of last year's sporty tot Lilly May Moyle.
2012 winner will follow in the footsteps of last year's sporty tot Lilly May Moyle.
Football star looks for stars of tomorrow
Martin Keown and Sir Geoff Hurst promote qualifications for grass roots footie coaches.
Martin Keown and Sir Geoff Hurst promote qualifications for grass roots footie coaches.
More Halloween cocktail ideas
You have a SodaStream? Well get your Halloween off to a fizzing start with these mocktails.
You have a SodaStream? Well get your Halloween off to a fizzing start with these mocktails.
Halloween cocktails from Vimto
The fizzy drink has produced some special edition spooky bottles, with recipe ideas to match.
The fizzy drink has produced some special edition spooky bottles, with recipe ideas to match.
How to get your kids on their bikes
Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy offers some tips on the benefits of cycling to school.
Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy offers some tips on the benefits of cycling to school.
How to run a green children's birthday party
Five tips to help you run an ethical and eco-friendly birthday party for kids.
Five tips to help you run an ethical and eco-friendly birthday party for kids.
Hand hygiene tips for the playground
By Dr Lisa Ackerley, Environmental Health Practitioner and Visiting Professor of Environmental Health at Salford University.
By Dr Lisa Ackerley, Environmental Health Practitioner and Visiting Professor of Environmental Health at Salford University.
Back to school preparation ideas
Before you know it, those six weeks of "I'm bored" and "can we have an ice-cream" turn into "I need a pencil case and a school bag".
Before you know it, those six weeks of "I'm bored" and "can we have an ice-cream" turn into "I need a pencil case and a school bag".
Ten cheap (or free) things to do during school holidays
Some fun ideas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays.
Some fun ideas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays.
Beano let loose on "Gnashional" Trust
Promotional tie-up shows National Trust trying to let its hair down for kids.
Promotional tie-up shows National Trust trying to let its hair down for kids.
Alb Bear stories lighten your load
If the fear of airport delays and motorway jams means your handbag is stuffed with books to keep the children amused during the long wait, then Alb the Bear could be your new holiday hero.
If the fear of airport delays and motorway jams means your handbag is stuffed with books to keep the children amused during the long wait, then Alb the Bear could be your new holiday hero.
Kids missing out on physical activity
Children in England are still falling far short of the Government’s recommended 60 active minutes of physical activity per day, according to a survey.
Children in England are still falling far short of the Government’s recommended 60 active minutes of physical activity per day, according to a survey.
Toy testers wanted at Meadowhall
"This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate, and also provides us with a great opportunity to really understand what it is that kids want."
"This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate, and also provides us with a great opportunity to really understand what it is that kids want."
Will Billy Bright be next Rory McIlroy?
Golfing tot named Haven Fun & Fitness Sports Tot of the Year.
Golfing tot named Haven Fun & Fitness Sports Tot of the Year.
Toddlers will make teens look like IT dinosaurs
Technology available to toddlers will surpass what their parents can understand.
Technology available to toddlers will surpass what their parents can understand.
Dame Kelly says "ready, set, grow"
Dame Kelly Holmes is promoting the Olympics-themed Create a Fruit & Veg Masterpiece art competition.
Dame Kelly Holmes is promoting the Olympics-themed Create a Fruit & Veg Masterpiece art competition.
Dolly's Parton with some reading skills
Country and Western legend Dolly Parton's book gifting scheme is boosting reading skills.
Country and Western legend Dolly Parton's book gifting scheme is boosting reading skills.
Getting dance teachers stepping into line
Currently, the absence of government legislation allows unqualified, unregulated teachers to lead 'dance' classes in the private and public sectors.
Currently, the absence of government legislation allows unqualified, unregulated teachers to lead 'dance' classes in the private and public sectors.
Kids appointed to Tesco Kids’ Board
Tesco is creating a new board to help shape a key initiative - made up entirely of children.
Tesco is creating a new board to help shape a key initiative - made up entirely of children.
Pocket money gets a makeover with Pocket Pound
Two fathers from Kent have designed a fun pocket money management activity for children aged 4 to 11.
Two fathers from Kent have designed a fun pocket money management activity for children aged 4 to 11.
Too many UK children still face poor diet and nutriton
Children in the UK are risking serious illnesses later in life because of poor diet and nutrition while they are young, a new study.
Children in the UK are risking serious illnesses later in life because of poor diet and nutrition while they are young, a new study.
GoGetInfo offers advice to young mobile users
Sending a single text to a dedicated number will give them instant access 24/7 to confidential help and advice on one of the top 10 issues they’re likely to face.
Sending a single text to a dedicated number will give them instant access 24/7 to confidential help and advice on one of the top 10 issues they’re likely to face.
Top tips for a bedtime routine
Sonia Flanagan, a mum and founder of Snugg Nightwear, offers her top tips for a bedtime routine.
Sonia Flanagan, a mum and founder of Snugg Nightwear, offers her top tips for a bedtime routine.
GetJar offers students "appsolutely everything"
Mobile app download site offers free study tools for kids.
Mobile app download site offers free study tools for kids.
CEOP encouraged by Facebook safety button usage
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre says its Facebook application has been downloaded 55,000 times in its first month.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre says its Facebook application has been downloaded 55,000 times in its first month.
Back to school - where to go shopping
We've rounded up some links to online shops where you can hunt for back to school savings.
We've rounded up some links to online shops where you can hunt for back to school savings.
Build your child's confidence with praise
Children thrive on positive praise, remarks, comments and words. Praise is simply a genuine, positive comment, said with a warm look and tone.
Children thrive on positive praise, remarks, comments and words. Praise is simply a genuine, positive comment, said with a warm look and tone.
Top Ten Tips for better bedtimes
Here are some tips from Relax Kids to help you with a smooth bedtime.
Here are some tips from Relax Kids to help you with a smooth bedtime.
Parents lack essential life-saving first aid skills
Elastoplast launches campaign to help parents get clued-up on first aid and help teach kids essential life skills.
Elastoplast launches campaign to help parents get clued-up on first aid and help teach kids essential life skills.
Botox is not for kids, says clinic
Is Botox the new smoking? Teenage girls emulate the wrinkle-free celebrities they aspire to be.
Is Botox the new smoking? Teenage girls emulate the wrinkle-free celebrities they aspire to be.
Four children hospitalised each hour due to accidents
Accidents in the home lead to four children each hour going to A&E, according to a survey.
Accidents in the home lead to four children each hour going to A&E, according to a survey.
Filmclub takes children to war torn locations
After-school initiative unveils new Film Journeys season.
After-school initiative unveils new Film Journeys season.
Eye health warning as girls go gaga for false lashes
Girls trying to copy the false eyelash style of Lady Gaga could be risking their eye health, says the Eyecare Trust.
Girls trying to copy the false eyelash style of Lady Gaga could be risking their eye health, says the Eyecare Trust.
Easter holiday ideas
What do you do to stop the children getting bored and moany? Here are some ideas for the holiday.
What do you do to stop the children getting bored and moany? Here are some ideas for the holiday.
Options time - tips for parents
Options time can be confusing for children as well as for parents. Here is some useful information to help guide you through it.
Options time can be confusing for children as well as for parents. Here is some useful information to help guide you through it.
Top ten tips to help promote safe social networking for children
Safety advice from parenting control software company Brightfilter.
Safety advice from parenting control software company Brightfilter.
Get ideas and tips about places to travel with children in 2012.