SHOCKING new TV campaign by St John Ambulance urges parents to learn life saving skills to ‘save the boy’
Sep 16 2013Leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance, has revealed shocking new research showing over half of parents (55%) lack the skills necessary to save their child in the event of a life-threatening accident. To raise awareness and encourage more people to learn basic first aid skills, St John Ambulance has launched a powerful new film, from the award-winning director behind the John Lewis commercials.
Snack recipe: Caramelised Onion Spread
Sep 16 2013Quick snack recipe idea for a yummy Caramelised Onion Spread. Rich, sweet and creamy – this is fabulous served with oat cakes and makes a lovely alternative dip to hummus.
Win 1 of 5 copies of ‘ANIMAL OPPOSITES’ book by Petr Horá?ek
Sep 16 2013Make learning fun with this pop-up introduction to animal opposites from award-winning artist, Petr Horá?ek.
Transform that Old Thing
Sep 15 2013Television scheduling is a mystery of the modern age. How is it that I can sit at home on a Saturday night (err, because I was out on a Friday…) with nothing to watch and then bizarrely, a series by my favourite, Kirstie Allsopp can charge across the screens in the middle of the summer with barely a fan fare?
Make time to listen to your children, parents urged
Sep 14 2013New leaflet for parents asks them to make quality family time for speaking and listening. It includes advice on what mums and dads can do to help develop their children’s communication skills.
Lack of support puts young mothers at risk of mental health problems
Sep 14 2013Recent estimates found 50,000 mothers in the UK were under the age of 20.1. The study indicated that 53% of young mothers experienced post-partum depression. Lack of support with mental health difficulties can have a negative effect on parenting and on the child’s psychological development.
