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Parents lose their child FIVE times before they turn 10

Gone Baby Gone!
  • Two in five (41%) parents say their child has walked off alone without them knowing
  • 20% say their child has walked off with a stranger without their knowledge

Parents have admitted to ‘losing’ their child FIVE times before they turn 10 – with dad the worst culprit having ‘lost’ their child a whopping SEVEN times.

A new study which...

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Nannybag's Top 5 Tips for a Fun and Stress-Free London Family Easter Break

Are you planning a family trip to London with your children this Easter? Awesome! London is an incredible city with many activities and attractions your family will love. But let's face it, travelling with kids can be challenging. That's why the team at Nannybag , the stress-free luggage storage company, has put together its five top tips to help you have a fun family Easter break in one of...

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The Parent’s Survival Guide To GP And Hospital Waiting Rooms For Children

Visiting the GP surgery or hospital with a child can be a bit of an ordeal. Many patients in the UK are spending increased amounts of time in waiting rooms and keeping children entertained and calm throughout can be a challenge.

If you’ve got a private health insurance plan, you can likely rely on shorter waiting times, but when accessing care through the NHS the waits are often...

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5 ways to keep your kids safe when gaming

Over 69% of 8-11-year-olds and over 76% of 12-15-year-olds in the UK state they play online video games , therefore, the importance of parents knowing the risks of these games is crucial in keeping these children safe whilst still enjoying the online communities these games provide.

With this in mind, the experts at Proxyrack have revealed 5 tips for keeping your children safe whilst...

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New parent? Doctor shares how to help your baby sleep better

  • 20 Celcius is the optimal temperature to help children, including babies to sleep at night - not too hot or cold
  • How many hours a baby needs to sleep at night, at each stage of their growth
  • Are blackout blinds good for babies? With differences between blinds and curtains
  • 10 Tips for parents to relax their babies so they sleep soundly

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Five top tips for if your child stares at someone different

Children are naturally curious. This is a fact of life. While this thirst for knowledge is an incredible thing, it can occasionally lead to some embarrassing moments for parents.

When a child sees someone who looks different to them and the people they know, they might stare or ask questions. For people with a visible difference, which is a mark, scar or condition on the face or body,...

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5 top tips to keep your kids safe online

1 - Keep track of their time online

The use of devices to entertain and inform children is becoming increasingly common and hard to avoid, especially given the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on daily life and learning. For example, limit screen time to one hour a day for 2-5 year-olds to avoid the likelihood of behavioural problems and irregular sleep patterns.

2 - Set...

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Make Halloween less scary with these five safety tips

The scariest day of the year can become all the more menacing if injuries and allergic reactions strike. With this in mind, education experts at Skillstg.co.uk have outlined preventative measures and solutions to five potential Halloween dangers.
  1. Carve your pumpkin carefully

Carving pumpkins that you may have picked yourself from a pumpkin patch can be a fun activity if...

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5 winter safety hazards for parents to watch out for

Winter is a great season for family time, from having fun in the snow to enjoying cosy nights in playing games and watching films. But just like in the summer months, there are also a number of hazards for parents to watch out for at this time of year. These hazards can occur both outside the home in the chilly weather, as well as inside from heat sources.

Fortunately with some...

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Does my teenager have a gaming addiction?

Does my teenager have a gaming addiction? Cyber security expert reveals the warning signs

Unhealthy gaming habits are becoming more prevalent in our children to the extent that the World Health Organization has classed gaming addiction as a disorder. While playing games can be educational and improve hand-eye coordination, excessive gaming, or I nternet Gaming Disorder (IGD) can severely...

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