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We’ve teamed up with the National SEA LIFE Centre in Birmingham to offer you the chance to win one of three family tickets!
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Stains on baby clothes
June Jackson, who runs www.hintsandthings.co.uk, offering tips and advice on all aspects of household management, offers the following advice. June points out that whilst these remedies are given in good faith, mums must try them at their own risk and there are no guarantees of success. General tips Don’t apply heat to an article before treating, as this will…
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Tagged Biological detergent, Children's clothing, Emma, Exeter, food, Jenny, June Jackson, Laundry, Laundry detergent, Liverpool, Lynne, metal buttons, Stain, Visual arts
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Toddler clangers – as babies start to talk
We’re all proud when our babies start to talk but, as their speech develops, so does their honesty. And it’s not always what we want to hear! Babyworlders share their most cringe-worthy moments when their toddlers opened their mouths! “Daddy put his seed in mummy” ” I knew we were going to be trying for another baby…
British children amongst the fattest in Europe
News 16th May 2008 British children amongst the fattest in Europe British children are among the worst in a Europe-wide obesity league table, with around a third weighing more than they should. A couch potato lifestyle and a growing appetite for fast food is blamed for our boys and girls weighing in near the top…
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Tagged Bariatrics, Body shape, Childhood obesity, Congress, diabetes, Europe-wide obesity, food, Health, Ian Campbell, International Association, International Association for the Study of Obesity, Junk food, Latvia, Lithuania, Liverpool, Metabolic disorders, Nutrition, obesity, Overweight, Portugal, Steve Ryan, stomach stapling, stomach surgery, surgery, Switzerland, Tim Lobstein
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Parents ‘dumping’ children on schools
5th May 2008 Ministers were yesterday accused of promoting a back-to-work culture where parents dump their children on schools and nurseries. A head teachers’ leader warned that plans for a massive expansion of childcare and a 50-hour week in schools encouraged parents to hand responsibility for bringing up their children to teachers. Mick Brookes said:…
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Tagged Beverley Hughes, Childcare, Day care, General Secretary, Liverpool, Mick Brookes
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Take part in Lords Debate on Early Parenting
The public can contribute to a House of Lords debate by taking part in an online initiative, where their views will be fed directly to Members taking part. The initiative is aimed at providing members of the public with a new and accessible way to engage with the House of Lords and share their views…
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Tagged Baroness Benjamin, Baroness Hollins, Baroness Sharp of Guildford, Baroness Walmsley, Bishop, chair, Crossbencher, Doreen Massey, Have Your Say, Hill, House of Lords, Joan Walmsley, live web chat, Liverpool, Margaret Sharp, Members of the House of Lords, Northbourne, online initiative, Oxford, Peerage, Politics, Schools Minister, teacher, teacher and ambassador
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Family hotels and holiday resorts
Fun and frolics in Frejuis, France We set off for a fortnight’s holiday in Frejuis, France, our first family holiday with four children: our seven-year-old boy, five-year-old twin boys and our baby girl. Travel tip no.1: plan your packing and only take what you really need! Two trolleys and a buggy to push in the…
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Tagged Costa Almeria, Cyprus, EUR, family friendly venues, food, Frejuis, Gibraltar, Hannah Prosser, hire car, hotel car, Hotel Villa Padierna, Island of Lefkas, James Villas, Jo, Kara Bliss, Kerry Foreman, Kids' Mini Disco, Lauren Lakin, Liverpool, Lynette Robinson, maid, Malaga airport, Mallorca, Manchester Airport, Mediterranean, Mexico, Neil, Paige, Paphos, Port Grimaud, Princess, Rachel, Restaurant Fratellis, Seattle Men's Chorus, Sheena Rolls, Sol Mirlos, Susie, swimming, Thomson, Tracie Owen, USD, Villa Padierna, Wayne
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Support Groups : C
Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood (CLIC) Abbey Wood Bristol BS34 7JU Tel: 0117 311 2600 Fax: 0117 311 2649 Email: clic@clic-charity.demon.co.uk www.clic.uk.com Founded in 1976 by Robert N. Woodward, CLIC decided to concentrate on three specific elements to help sick children and their families: medical resources, practical help and research. This remains the same today.…
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Tagged Birmingham, C Cancer, Camp Road, Captain, CBT, ChildLine, Children's Liver Disease Foundation, Cleft Lip and Palate Association, Coeliac disease, complementary medicine, Continence Foundation, Cystic fibrosis, Death Helpline, Death Society, Fax, Hatton Square, Health, Health visitor, Helplines, Infertility, injuries, leukaemia, Lip and Palate Association, liver disease, Liverpool, resuscitation, Sea East, Silver Russell Syndrome, Sotos Syndrome, Sun, SUN CORPORATION, Surrey, The Children's Trust, Turners Syndrome, UK PO
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Organic milk isn’t healthier for children
20th September 2006 The food watchdog has ruled that organic milk does not have any health benefits above ordinary milk. Organic farmers have seen a dramatic increase in sales after a three-year study at the Universities of Glasgow and Liverpool found organic milk contained 68 per cent more Omega-3 fatty acids on average than conventional milk. Along with cardiac…
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Tagged Deirde Hutton, Fatty acid, Food Standards Agency, Glasgow, Health, Liverpool, milk, Nutrition, Omega-3 fatty acid, Organic farming, Organic food, Soil Association
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Headlice resistant to common lotions
Researchers have warned that the most commonly used preparations to combat headlice will no longer work. A study at 30 schools in Wales found a high level of resistance in lice to pyrethroid, one of the main chemicals used in lotions. The study was carried out by Liverpool’s School of Tropical Medicine and the National Public Health Service…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health, News
Tagged artificial chemicals, chemical malathion, chemical treatment, chemist, Chemistry, Daniel Thomas, infection, Insecticides, Janet Hemingway, Lice, Liverpool, Malathion, Pyrethroid
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