Health
-
22 June 2020 / Families / Half Term / Health
Lockdown has made it much more difficult for our kids to stay as fit, healthy and active as usual. Lack of routine and structure, cancelled sports clubs and…
-
10 January 2017 / Family Advice / Foster Caring / Foster Children
“Why bother? Nothing will work out anyway. No one cares and it doesn’t make a difference.” These are sentiments shared by those plagued by the feeling of hopelessness….
-
15 December 2016 / Family Advice / General / Health
A recent international study has found that British children are among the least active in the world, and fitness levels are plummeting. The rankings, produced by a global…
-
26 November 2016 / Family Advice / General / Health
A recent study by Cancer Research UK has found that children of all ages were consuming too much sugar in drinks. Drinks are teenagers’ main source of added…
-
16 November 2016 / Family Advice / Health
According to NHS figures, child obesity is a growing problem as children are becoming obese as young as four or five years old. Overall, 9.3% of four-five year…
-
11 November 2016 / Family Advice / General / Health
Children who are exposed to abuse, domestic violence or other stresses are far more likely to develop long term health problems, says new research. The Public Health Wales…
-
10 November 2016 / Advice for young people / Family Advice / General
Mental illness and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, of any age, of any background, at any time. Like with physical illnesses, people don’t choose to have a mental…
-
3 November 2016 / Events / Family Advice / General
This Saturday is Bonfire Night – which marks the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Children all over the country will be ready to be amazed by incredible…
-
26 October 2016 / Families / Family Advice / Health
Winter is coming… and it’s fast approaching! The drop in temperature is already being noticed and this means that sooner or later your foster child will likely develop…
-
21 October 2016 / Family Advice / Health
We all know that babies need the nutrients from breast milk or formula milk for nourishment and development. But once a child reaches the age of 1, they…