Today’s mind-boggling leap of crass stupidity comes from one Andrew Hessel, a geneticist who has tried to make a comparison between cloning animals and adopting children. Say what? It comes as an almost throwaway quote in a recent BBC news article about the rising popularity of pet cloning. It seems […]
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The Christmas bells have already started ringing and we can hardly be calm as it is time to trim the Christmas tree, hang the wind chimes and rev up the cookie recipes. After all, the Christmas and New Year both call for grand celebrations. But this is also the time […]
Last week the BBC announced it will be pushing an additional £34m over the next three years into children’s programmes, content and related services. The Corporation is hailing it as the biggest investment in children’s TV in a generation. While the majority of the budget will continue to be spent […]
Thinking about it in the cold light of day, it’s really obvious that a parent has far less than full control over what their children are told, and yet some days there’s a particular sinking realisation of that truth. Today was a pretty crappy day for our eldest daughter. We’d […]
Introduction Cups and Mushrooms is a fun, active game for two teams and is best played with larger groups of children – at least 10 but preferably more. Ideally played in a large space where there is room to run around – indoors or out. Equipment To play Cups and […]
Alongside the main dozen Christmas 2015 toys recommended by the Toy Retailers Association in the UK & Ireland, we have a number of categories featuring notable other toys. The Cute, Cuddly & Smart section features twelve toys, all of which are generally soft huggable creatures. Baby Born Interactive Doll Wonderland […]
Alongside the main dozen Christmas 2015 toys recommended by the Toy Retailers Association in the UK & Ireland, we have a number of categories featuring notable other toys. The Build It And They Will Thrive section features eleven toys, including six LEGO-based kits, plus a range of other construction-focused toys, […]
The Toy Retailers Association in the UK & Ireland has revealed what it believes to be this year’s top 12 toys for Christmas, as well as strong contenders across six other categories including Build It And They Will Thrive; Cute, Cuddly & Smart; Make It, Play It, Love It; Tots […]
A five-year programme aimed at improving the life chances of looked after children across Wales is set to launch after receiving a £4.75m award from the Big Lottery Fund. Six charities lead by The Fostering Network Wales and including Action for Children, Barnardo’s, The British Association for Adoption and Fostering […]
We’re becoming increasingly aware of the younger age at which children begin noticing and even worrying about how they look. General inquisitiveness and comparison with others, which is a natural part of growing up, is often being replaced with genuine anxiety and pressure to conform to a particular image. These […]
This guest post gives an overview of the important role foster carers provide for children and young people in the UK. What is Foster Care? Foster carers and their families provide a stable and caring home for children or young people who are in need of a safe and temporary […]
The BBC has announced that this year’s official Children In Need single is Ellie Goulding’s “How Long Will I Love You”. The exclusive television performance of the single will be broadcast on the BBC Children in Need Appeal Show airing live on BBC One on Friday 15 November at 7.30pm. […]