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Tik Tok, time to drop off!

New parents could lose as much as three hours of sleep every night of their baby’s first year – resu…

City stars

Where in the UK is it most fun to be a child? Experts at Outdoor Toys have delved into the data and …

Bear Essential

He may look fearsome with his curved horns, bright orange eyes and slimy black tongue. But when it c…

Mindful moments

The number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in England has soared by more than 50…

Smart move

Despite the bad press smartphones and tablets sometimes get, almost two thirds of parents believe th…

Time to take a trip?

March, April and even early May can still be chilly, but they can be great months for an overseas ge…

Short straw

Children who are too short for their age may suffer reduced cognitive ability linked to differences …

A matter of good taste

Are we born with our food taste preferences, do they develop over time or are they learnt behaviours…

A complex equation!

Children’s interest and sense of confidence in maths is generally quite high when they begin school,…

Child health in crisis

Worsening health among under-fives in the UK must be urgently addressed warns The Academy of Medical…