According to Prof Steven Mithen, of Reading University, Neanderthal man communicated via sound songs long before he could speak language. You can bet your life that one of those songs would have been a lullaby.
Songs sung to babies have been around almost as long as babies have and it’s a simple, but incredibly effective way to bond. Babies first start to hear at around 20 weeks, so by the time…
Bedwetting is more common than most people realise. It affects up to half a million children and teenagers in the UK every night but, because no one talks about it, most people think they’re alone. Here are some tips to overcome the problem.
Something can often be done to overcome or manage bedwetting and ERIC is here to help. ERIC is the only charity in the UK dedicated to providing information…
Exclusive extract from new book ‘Where Has my Little Girl Gone? How to Protect your Daughter from Growing Up Too Soon’ by parenting author Tanith Carey.
SELL: Dolls in high heels and stockings, clutching make-up compacts, and websites that invite little girls to live their lives as virtual “bimbos” and save up for boob jobs.
Even the toys and games on offer to our daughters…
Barclaycard today announced £150,000 in funding for educational and training grants, as part of the award winning Horizons programme, to help lone parents back to work. Research shows that even though 57% of single parents are already in work many more would like to be. £7 million have been donated by Barclaycard to entire programme since 2005 with 450,000 parents and children helped.
The…
Down’s Syndrome (Frequently Asked Questions) provided by the Down’s Syndrome Association.
FACTS
Around one in every 1000 babies born in the UK will have Down’s syndrome.
– One to two babies are born with Down’s syndrome every day in the UK alone.
– There are 60,000 people in the UK with the condition.
– Although the chance of having a baby with…
What with all the preparation and changes that happen during pregnancy, it’s understandable that career development is not necessarily at the top of the priorities list when you’re about to bring a new life into the world.
However, it’s just as understandable that you may be concerned with the status of your job role before, during and after maternity leave. After all, if…
Collection of London Mums’ practical tips and testimonials on Breastfeeding.
“Breastfeeding has been an emotional issue for me and for many other mums I know and whilst I am keen to support it wherever possible, during the awareness week I think it is important to be aware of the challenges as well as the all the good points!”
“Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing…
A collection of tips and quotes sent in by London Mums on pregnancy and birth. Priceless!
“Talk to your health visitor or doctor about how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy.”
“Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein, or get these nutrients through a prenatal supplement.”
“Talk to your health visitor before taking any…
Friendly family based in Putney (SW London) is searching a reliable au pair to look after two boys aged 4-5 and 2.5 from September 2011 – but could also start sooner in August.
Hours would be Mon-Fri school run and after school hours – shared care during the day with one child and free weekends. Very little housework included.
Live in with own bedroom and shared bathroom. TV, dvd, internet if…
A to Z on protecting kids’ skin from the sun by Dr David Atherton, Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
EFFECTS OF THE SUN ON THE SKIN
These effects can conveniently be subdivided into early and late.
Early effects
Sunburn
Sunburn is a reflection of lethal damage to epidermal cells, and to small blood vessels in the underlying dermis.