Being active after school better than homework for academic performance, research suggests
7 September 2017
A new school year is upon us, and while I’ve not had a…
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Decoding the mysteries of a child’s developing brain. The Independent.
5 September 2017
It’s back-to-school season. Parents mark their youngsters’ height on the wall and marvel…
Read more »New campaign says children playing outdoors ‘learn risk, creativity and team-work’
29 August 2017
Marguerite Hunter Blair, chief executive of Play Scotland, added: “We know that play…
Read more »Our child obesity solutions wouldn’t be acceptable for zoo animals
29 August 2017
Obesity is an environmental issue not a disease. Children growing up in the…
Read more »5 reasons why every kid should play outside
29 August 2017
“When you’re outside and your parents are inside, out of sight, you’re in…
Read more »14 ways you can help deaf children understand you better
14 August 2017
These deaf children have had hearing aids or cochlear implants for most of their lives….
Read more »Ally Bally Bee book project to help children learn about dementia
14 August 2017
Sometimes Granny doesn’t remember my name. She does unusual things too. She gets…
Read more »We’d all benefit from encouraging children to go outside and take risks
8 August 2017
Stop popping the balloons. Forget the dew on the grass. Bring back the…
Read more »Parents get involved in Stay, Play and Learn, Scottish Government
7 August 2017
A childcare trial encouraging parents to stay, play and learn with their children…
Read more »Parents get involved in Stay, Play and Learn
7 August 2017
A childcare trial encouraging parents to stay, play and learn with their children…
Read more »Fidget spinner toys pose risk of serious injury, tests show, The Guardian
3 August 2017
Warning over children’s craze after experts find poor-quality imports with edges sharp enough…
Read more »Call for action to increase Scottish children’s activity levels
2 August 2017
Just one in ten Scottish children achieve recommended levels of physical activity every…
Read more »Position statement: The use of Mosquito devices in Scotland
1 August 2017
About the position statement The Commissioner’s statement: sets out a rights context for…
Read more »Poorest children twice as likely to be obese in P1
28 July 2017
Children from Scotland’s poorest families are almost twice as likely to be obese by…
Read more »How to keep your baby safe in hot weather
18 July 2017
Baby Leo has some tips on how to protect your baby from dehydration,…
Read more »Record number of Scottish parks given green flag status
18 July 2017
A record 73 parks in Scotland have been given a prestigious Green Flag…
Read more »Summer holidays ‘bad for child health’
13 July 2017
The summer holidays are bad for children’s health, with youths being “plonked in front of…
Read more »Latest research reveals the more you hug your kids – the smarter they get
13 July 2017
Are you the kind of parent that’s always hugging your kids? If the answer…
Read more »Playday Survey 2017 – We need your help
29 June 2017
What do you think about playing today and how have play opportunities changed for children, families…
Read more »Children need to be in the right mental state to learn effectively
12 May 2017
There is a crisis in mental health for young people. Services are operating…
Read more »Dad play with babies ‘boost mental growth’
11 May 2017
Fathers who interact more with their babies during the first few months of…
Read more »Too much sunscreen ‘making people vitamin D deficient’ Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/too-much-sunscreen-making-people-vitamin-d-deficient-1-4434668
2 May 2017
Slathering on sunscreen could be one of the factors behind people becoming vitamin…
Read more »Would you let a four-year-old light a fire? A safety group says you should
21 April 2017
A safety organisation in the Netherlands is campaigning to encourage parents to let…
Read more »It’s not just children who miss out when their play is censored – we all do
5 April 2017
Mike Greenway, Director of Play Wales Some time ago when involved in the…
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