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I think my teenager has an eating disorder... |
Click Here | In our image-obsessed culture, lots of teens (and adults, for that matter) are critical of their bodies. Normal concerns about body image can cross the line and become eating disorders when a person starts to do things that are physically and emotionally dangerous — things that could have long-term health consequences. Some people go on starvation diets and can become anorexic. Others go on eating binges and then purge their bodies of the food they've just eaten through forced vomiting, compulsive exercise, taking laxatives, or a combination of these (known as bulimia). Kidshealth.org have advice on how to recognise the symptoms and what you might do... |
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Applying for a place in school |
Click Here | Admission to primary and secondary schools is not automatic. All schools have 'admissions criteria' which the school's admission authority uses to allocate places if they receive more applications than they have places available. Every child aged between five and 16 is entitled by law to a place at a state school. Wherever possible you will be offered a place at one of your preferred schools, but this can't be guaranteed. Many schools receive more applications than they have places to offer. Every school has an admissions limit, and this determines the number of applicants they will accept. Every school has a set of rules, known as the 'admissions' or ' oversubscription' criteria. Schools that are oversubscribed will follow these rules when allocating places. Admissions criteria are set by the school's admission authority. More detailed information at direct.gov.uk... |
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Click Here | There are many different types of state school as well as independent schools. To help you make a choice for your child, Direct.gov.uk provides some information on each type of school and their admission procedures. All children in England between the ages of five and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. Most go to state schools. Children normally start primary school at the age of four or five, but many schools now have a reception year for four year olds. Children normally leave at the age of 11, moving on to secondary school. Most state schools admit both boys and girls, though some are single-sex. The four main types of state school all receive funding from local authorities. They all follow the National Curriculum and are regularly inspected by Ofsted... |
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Home Birth - The Pros and Cons |
Click Here | On paper, home births seem to make good sense. Research suggests that low-risk pregnant women who plan to have their baby at home are more likely to have a normal birth with less medical intervention - a goal the vast majority of women say they would like to achieve. Yet the number of home births has declined dramatically over the past 30 years. In 1960, one in three births in England and Wales was at home; this had dropped to one in 50 in 1997 - which is just under three per cent of all births. So why do so few women give birth at home?Rachel Ellis lays out the pros and cons iat dailymail.co.uk... |
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My Toddler says 'No' to Everything... |
Click Here | Your toddler's desire for independence can mean she displays a lot of unreasonable negative behaviour that's puzzling or, at worst, irritating. Common examples include a refusal to let you strap her into her buggy, turning down food she enjoyed last week and insisting you carry out an impossible task, such as finding a favourite toy that's been left at home when you're on a journey. This difficult phase may not last long in some toddlers, but for others it can go on for many months or even continue into later childhood. This can be hard for some parents to handle. Eileen Hayes of bbc.co.uk offers some positive steps that you can take... |
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Click Here | Nappy changing doesn't have to be a chore. It's not always quick or clean, but it's an opportunity for eye contact and chats with your baby, as well as part of essential care .As a rough guide, change your baby's nappy about as often as you feed him. If your baby is feeding very often, you don't need to change him every time, as small feeds don't generally warrant a nappy change. The point of changing your baby's nappy is to protect his skin, which can become sore if it's allowed to stay in contact with wee or poo. So if you know your baby has had a poo, you'll want to change him as soon as you can, especially if his bottom is already a bit red or sore. Heather Welford has more in depth information at bbc.co..uk... |
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Click Here | Sleep patterns go crazy during your teenage years. Many teens have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed in time for school. This may be more than just laziness and bad behaviour. New research suggests that the hormonal upheaval of puberty could be causing adolescents to love a lie-in, but loathe an early night. One thing is for certain - sleep is crucial for teenagers because it is while they are snoozing that they release a hormone that is essential for their growth spurt. They need more sleep than both children and adults, but they get less than either. At familyeducation.com you can find out what's 'normal' in the world of adolescent sleeping patterns and seemingly perpetual tiredness... |
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