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Animal tragic - British children struggle to identify basic wild animals
While we pride ourselves on being a nation of animal lovers – it seems we’re not passing our vital knowledge onto our kids. According to a new survey out today thousands of British children struggle to identify even the most basic of wild animals such as gorillas, cheetahs and chimpanzees.
Olympic BMX star explains how to make road safety cool
According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear.
How to avoid the bill-paying battle
Are you the sort of person who always trying to prevent World War III every time your friends go out for dinner? Doug orders a dessert as well as a main, Amy’s driving and won’t pay for booze and the waitress is getting impatient. Dividing the bill can make the night end on a sour note.
The imagination generation
Once there was a golden age of childhood. Children would spend their days in fields with nothing more than their imagination for company. From fairy tales to epic battles; a world of wonder awaited and children of a certain generation were able to go wherever they liked. Sadly those days are gone - or are they?
Half term fun at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, home to the world's largest collection of British cars, is organising a number of fun filled activities for families to enjoy during October half term.
Breastfeeding – what you should know
Breastfeeding is natural and has benefits for both mums and babies. It should be easy and trouble-free, and a good start helps to ensure that it’s is a happy experience.
Michelle Ryan gives her voice for good cause
From Zoe Slater in Walford Square to the iconic American ‘Bionic Woman’, Michelle Ryan has a wide range of parts under her acting belt. But now she’s turned her attention to a unique acting challenge – to 'give her voice' to a young boy and tell his real life story of how he has been abused but is trying to be brave for his younger sister.
Women encouraged to consider financial implications of cancer
We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to more serious issues such as cancer it’s still easy to take an ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ approach. While many of us will know a female friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, we may still think it will never happen to us.
Fiona Philips launches campaign to save traditional playtime
As a child was there anything better then varnishing a conker in the hope of beating your pal, the rush and excitement of British Bulldog or the elation of skipping? Well if you remember the good old days look away now, as new research reveals the demise of these treasured childhood activities.
Don’t let the recession spoil the summer recess
Britain’s children face a recession-hit summer holiday of fewer family days out, less hours spent with their parents and reduced time spent playing outside, according to a major new study.