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Folic acid linked to lower child cancer risks
A new study has linked the addition of folic acid to US products with a decrease in certain childhood cancers Continue reading
Children should start school at six, says academic
Children, especially bright children, should start school at six years old according to education academics. Continue reading
Prime Minister launches free parenting classes
Government plans to support families need 'buy in' from all to normalise parenting classes. Continue reading
‘Healthy’ fizzy drink contains 12 teaspoons of sugar
McDonalds reveal a new 'healthy' children's drink that contains 12 teaspoons of sugar. Continue reading
Scottish Baby and Toddler Show 2012
Mindful Mum's favourite products and companies from 2012's baby and toddler show in Scotland. Continue reading
MP calls for change in blinds after toddler strangled by cord
Since 2010 11 toddlers across the UK have become accidentally entangled in blind cords. Continue reading
Sugar levels in ‘healthy’ drinks underestimated
by Louise-Anne Geddes, Mindful Mum, 17th April 2012 More than 2000 people from across the UK
Nurseries should ban TV, says survey
Study says TV in nurseries and bedrooms may lead to obesity. Continue reading
Children ‘losing touch’ with the natural world, say National Trust
Research by National Trust says children aren't encouraged to enjoy nature. Continue reading
Free parenting classes
Charities will offer free parenting classes to all families with children under 5. Continue reading
