Features related to children’s health

11. Is my child a troublemaker?
    

    "It's not his fault, it's his friend, it's her teacher, it's that school! Occasionally it's time to stop making excuses for your child's behaviour and do something about it. At some point in their school lives many kids will lie, fight or disturb the class but if that behaviour becomes the norm rath

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12. Toddler behaviour problems
    

    Coping with young child's behaviour can be a challenge for any parent and when children start behaving 'badly' it can put a great deal of strain on the parent-child relationship. In the first few years of life children learn to express themselves through crying, making noise and using gestures to ma

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13. Effective praise for kids
    

    With four children, Sally Travis and her husband believe that understanding how and when to praise is a vital tool for bringing up kids. The couple from Hertfordshire are aware of a familiar parenting dilemma: do you praise just enough for your child to know it really means something or lavish the a

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14. Coming home with your adopted child
    

    If you give birth, you have nine months to get used to the idea and your baby will have the same time to become familiar with you - your voice, your smell, maybe even the music you listen to. If you adopt, the process can take a great deal longer and your son or daughter will recognise, and be comfo

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15. Choosing a family dog
    

    If a goldfish or hamster just won’t cut it with the kids as a family pet you may be thinking of getting a dog. You won’t be alone as there are eight million pet dogs in the UK. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly. You have to be really committed to looking after a dog as it may be part of your f

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16. Changing a wriggling baby
    

    Never leave your baby unattended on the changing table: take your eye off him for a second and he could fall off. Have everything you need within arm's reach and keep a hand on him all the time. Alternatively, change him on the floor. Give him something to hold to distract him: a soft, crinkly book

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17. What you need to know about nappy changing
    

    Many mums are surprised about just how many times their baby’s nappy needs changing, with eight to 10 times a day quite usual. Read on for our handy tips to making it easier As any mum will tell you, it’s crucial to be organised for nappy changing, so gather together what you will need before you st

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18. Your child at school - Checks and immunisations
    

    It's important for your child to participate in any health checks they are offered. Health checks and immunisations are only carried out with your permission. By giving your permission, you're protecting your child's health now and in the future. For the majority of children, their school health che

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19. What to expect on maternity leave
    

    When you have a baby you have certain legal rights to maternity pay and maternity leave. It can be quite complicated to work out what you are entitled to. It may also be quite daunting to be swept from the world of work into a world of babies. All pregnant women who are employed are entitled to one

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20. Bringing back family meal times
    

    Is dinnertime at your home a grab and go affair with everyone eating different food, at different times and in different rooms? Or do you all sit down when the clock strikes six with linen napkins and your clean and well-mannered children? For most families it’s probably somewhere between the two. I

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