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CHILDREN
Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Is ‘giggle parenting’ the key to raising healthy, happy children?
A good giggle can go a long way...…
Over half of primary school children have emotional health issues, new survey suggests
A new app aiming to help parents support children with mental health is undergoing clinical trials, as research suggests over half of primary school children have emotional health issues…
5 game-changing eco initiatives to inspire youngsters
Inspire young people with these lessons in sustainability…
6 ways to get kids moving for longer
The NHS recommends that children do an hour of physical activity a day, but that can often seem easier said than done. We chatted to the CEO of sports-tech company, Playfinity, to learn how we can encourage kids to move more…
How to look after your own mental health as a parent of a child with additional needs
Jenna Farmer explains how you can support yourself as a parent of a child with additional needs…
Could AI help identify children at risk of mental health conditions?
A project is underway in Cambridge to develop a new system that aims to speed up mental health diagnoses in young people…
How to support the children of parents with mental ill-health
For children of those with mental illnesses, life can be tough. Which is why ensuring they have the right support is an important step…
The ways we grow: Understanding dandelion and orchid children
Could the metaphor pitched by a paediatrician be the key to understanding children, and ourselves?…