The National Trust recently released some interesting data on children, in particular their attitudes towards playing, being outside, sport you name it. One of the director's at 'Play England', Cath Prisk puts it down to a lack of 'freedom'.
Researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand have published the results of a study into childhood depression. What they found might be of use to parents and children trying to beat the condition.
According to a new report from the Whole Foods Magazine, researchers found that kids in America are snacking more than six times per day on fatty and sugar based foods. Parents ever concerned about their children's well being and health, does that mean 'good' food choices?
Pregnant women are being given a new drug to prevent their babies being born obese in a trial in the North of England. The NHS is supporting the initiative in a number of cities. Fathers have asked why a healthy diet isn't followed instead?
A leading professor is calling for mothers and fathers to give young children Vitamin D to help improve health and reduce the risk of rickets or bow legs later in life.
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