An estimated 1.2 million people in the UK are affected by eating disorders. So how can we help children develop a healthy relationship with food? Obesity. Healthy eating. Eating disorders. Three things we often hear in the news. With Public Health England estimating two thirds of British adults are…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
Are Tech Toys Distracting from Valuable Learning Experiences?
Tech toys from furbies and tamagotchis through to drones and child-friendly smartphones have proved popular with parents and kids, but are they detracting from learning opportunities offered by traditional toys?…
New Study Suggests Informal Carers Aren’t Getting Enough Government Support
Nearly two in five informal carers feel the government are not offering enough financial, educational or emotional support…
Mindfulness and Mental Health in Picture Books - An Interview with Circus House
Everyone in my family has worked for the NHS. Themes about health and care are normally our main subjects of conversation and the spirit of wanting to help others and support universal health was a big influence. Before starting Circus House...…
'More, Earlier Exam Experience to Cure GCSE Stress,' Says Minister
Defending reforms to the way in which the examination system works, Nick Gibb, Education Minister, said children should sit more exams from an earlier age...…
Real Problems, Real Advice for Kids and Teens: An Interview with Presenter Katie Thistleton
Focusing on real questions from real kids, Katie’s debut book seeks to provide warm, honest advice on a wide variety of issues that kids and teens across the UK face. From friendship and family issues to body image, self-esteem and self-harm, together with...…
New Survey Uncovers What’s Really Making Kids Feel Anxious (It’s Not Social Media)
The UK’s largest children’s charity Barnardo’s have revealed the results of their survey into what worries children and teens. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the charity [http://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/New-survey-shows-half-of-all-schoolchildren-feel-sad-or-anxious-every-week/press_releases.htm?ref=128176] , the results, released just in time for Children’…
Health Advocates Urge Facebook to Shut Down ‘Messenger Kids’ App
Around 100 children’s health experts from across the US have asked Mark Zuckerberg to shut down recently launched ‘Messenger Kids’ app designed for children aged six to 12.…
Leading Eating Disorder Charity Raises Concerns Over Change4Life 100 Calorie Snacks for Kids Campaign
Beat Eating Disorders have released an official response addressing Public Health England's recent 100 calorie campaign, highlighting the potential risks teaching children calorie counting can have.…