Babies, children and teenagers news article 
Ignoring parenting experts may be best for your child
A new edition of Paranoid Parenting by Frank Furedi, Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent, calls for parents to ignore the policymakers and 'parenting experts', and to regain a viewpoint that advances children's wellbeing. First published by Continuum Books in 2001, Paranoid Parenting: Why Ignoring the Experts May be Best for Your Child turned the spotlight on a society where children are deemed at risk from an ever expanding range of dangers, such as cots, babysitters, school, the supermarket and the park. With this new edition, Professor Furedi is motivated by the convicti... [more]
Foods banned or restricted in primary and secondary schools are still regularly served in nurseries
According to a new report produced by Organix and the Soil Association, the foods served at nurseries can be unhealthy, highly processed and potentially dangerous – and the Government does nothing to stop this happening. Following the publication of the report, entitled Georgie Porgie Pudding and Pie: Exposing the Truth About Nursery Food, Organix and Soil Association have launched a campaign to improve nutrition in nurseries by calling for national nutritional standards to be implemented by the Government. Over 600,000 children in England and Wales go to nursery for up to ten hours a d... [more]
Looking for the Charmin Family of the Year 2008
Charmin wants to hear from families who love spending fun, quality time together as it searches for the ‘Charmin Family of the Year 2008’. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs and for every entry received, Charmin will be donating £1 to children’s charity Barnardo’s to help fund their work with children and their families across the UK. Sheree Murphy, well-known TV actress and busy mum of three, has just signed up to the judging panel for the Charmin Family of the Year 2008 competition. Sheree will be encouraging families from across the UK to make a little more time for each other:... [more]
Heritage Treasure Baskets encourage babies and toddlers children to explore the world around them
Heritage Treasure Baskets for babies and toddlers have been developed based on firm educational research into early play linked to the 'Birth to three matters' framework and Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance. A treasure basket is filled with everyday things and natural objects, but little plastics and no purpose-made toys. Each basket in the range is carefully balanced; some are based on a theme, and contain many items, which are difficult or time-consuming to source. The items encourage children to explore, discover and investigate the world around them using all of their senses and he... [more]
Infantino toys help babies learn and grow at home
Infantino has a complete range of products perfect for spending time with baby at home, helping them learn and grow. Kitty & Puppy Foot Rattles from Infantino are perfect for keeping little feet warm and snuggly. These soft, plush, colourful slippers promote sensory exploration through sight, touch and sound, and provide non-stop entertainment as they rattle with baby’s natural movement. Age 0 months+, RRP £4.99 available from Bumpto3.com Allowing babies to play on their tummies is now widely recognised as having positive effects on children’s muscle developmental and motor skills. ... [more]
