Blog Category: Health

Coconut oil is being lauded as one of the new healthy must-haves, especially when it comes to kids.  Coconut oil is an edible oil that’s extracted from the fleshy white meat of coconuts and it’s being used in foods, medicines and in industry.  It has a high saturated fat content which means that it’s slow […]

1st March World Compliment Day – 5 Genuine Compliments That Will Make Someone’s Day!   This March 1st is World Compliment Day – the perfect time to start dishing out little rays of sunshine wherever you go. But have you ever thought about how hard it is to come up with a compliment that isn’t […]

Verruca’s, or plantar warts, develop of the soles of the feet and begin because of pressure from standing and walking. They are harmless and often go away on their own. However, they can become too painful to ignore. How To Get Rid Of A Verruca Since our bodies are different, one method of treatment might […]

Top Tips to Help Beat the January Blues   Whether you’re in the post-Christmas doldrums or you’ve got midwinter melancholy or New Year sales buyers remorse, January can sometimes be a bit of a downer after all the fun and frivolity of the festive season. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do to […]

Unfortunately, your child is going to encounter poverty and homelessness. Whether it is the individual on the street corner asking for help, or the child in their class, each exposure will probably initiate questions. It is important to deal with your child’s observations and the resulting curiosity appropriately to make sure your child has a […]

In recent years it has become apparent just how much needs to be done in order to combat climate change and make sustainable choices. For many of us this can seem daunting, especially for families. It may seem like a number of changes are in order and that may initially seem scary, however you’ll be […]

As we enter another lockdown and with schools shut, parents across the country are again trying their hand at homeschooling; if this is you, we can imagine it is not the easiest thing to do. While you may have some top tips under your belt from the last time, we’ve put together some ideas to […]

Teaching children about road safety from a young age is incredibly important as it prevents accidents as they get older. Road safety campaigns have been helping to reduce child road deaths but there is still a long way to go. 78% of child pedestrians involved in accidents failed to look properly, so it is important […]

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a time-honoured tradition for many. It is a way to assess the past year and look forward, thinking what you may do differently and how you can better yourself. Setting New Year’s resolutions isn’t only for adults, it can also be a good thing for children as they learn how […]

We all know how important it is that our kids clean their teeth regularly – the healthier the milk teeth are, the longer they will last.  Strong and healthy teeth are essential for chewing the right types of food to grow strong, healthy bodies.  Most kids these days have a diet with plenty of sugar […]

Teaching children the importance of good hygiene and proper hygiene routines is key in keeping them clean and healthy. Keeping good hygiene is important for children of any age but in their younger years it plays a huge role in keeping them happy, healthy and free from disease. Young children tend to be in constant […]

Recent technological advances in fabrics and materials have led to an increase in availability of protective clothing for children. It’s now possible to buy kids clothes in a great range of sun-proof fabrics that will make sure the kids don’t get burnt while playing in the sun.