How to re-socialise our children after lockdown

Nov 11, 2020

But parenting experts stress two things: that although the report suggests children’s experience of lockdown was determined in large part by how much quality family time they were able to have, parents should not blame themselves for their child regressing; and,...

Frank Lampard says he would back more restrictions on children heading the ball if supported by science

Nov 6, 2020

Frank Lampard has called for “every kind of support” to be given to former footballers who are suffering with dementia and said he would back further restrictions on heading in the junior game, provided they are supported by science. The Chelsea head coach said he is...

Regular colds could give children more protection against Covid, scientists say

Nov 6, 2020

Children may have greater protection against coronavirus because they pick up so many colds, research suggests. The study found children are eight times more likely than adults to naturally have antibodies that help fight off Covid-19 despite never having had it....

Children with older sisters in developing countries do better, study suggests

Oct 29, 2020

Having an older sister can have as much of an impact on a child’s development in low- and middle-income countries as whether their mother finished secondary school, a new study has suggested. Using data from an early literacy intervention programme in western...

Cafes, pubs and restaurants defy Downing Street to offer free meals to children over half-term

Oct 23, 2020

A statement from Southampton’s award-winning Kuti’s Brasserie said: “Following the Government’s decision not to extend the meal voucher scheme during one of the most difficult times in our country’s history, Kuti’s Brasserie will be offering...

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