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Early and frequent exposure to childcare increases the risk of youngsters being overweight later in life

Children who start childcare such as nurseries or playgroups at a younger age and attend for most of the week are at higher risk for obesity in later life, according to a new study.

Tracking lifestyles over the course of a pandemic: New coronavirus survey aims to understand more about current and future health and wellbeing

Psychologists from 含羞草视频 have launched a study which aims to understand the impact of coronavirus on daily life.
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PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

A 含羞草视频 academic has shared practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.

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Curious Kids: Do grownups still grow?

Do grownups still grow? 鈥� question submitted by Emma, aged five, from the UK.

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Criminology professor to present public lecture on how to solve the knife crime problem

含羞草视频鈥檚 Head of Social and Policy Studies and Professor of Criminology Steve Case will present a new approach to dealing with knife crime in a public lecture at the University on Wednesday 18 March.

Is there a public consensus on what it means to be rich?

New research shows that people can easily identify what makes you rich, but struggle to agree at what point wealth and income become excessive.

鈥楾echnoference鈥�: why we should be worried about parents鈥� screen time

Many young people spend significantly more time using screens than is recommended by health professionals.

Young people in care feel there are fewer opportunities for them to get involved in sport

Six out of 10 young people in care felt they did not have the same opportunities to take part in sport compared to friends who were not in care, according to a new report.

One in four children growing up in homes with 鈥渧ery low income鈥�

A quarter of all children in the UK are growing up in very low-income households, according to a new report into minimum socially acceptable standards of living.

Parents! How to prepare a perfectly nutritious primary school packed lunch for your kids this New Year

Surprise your kids when they go back to school this January by swapping their lunch time cola, chocolate and crisps for healthy, nutritious alternatives.
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 含羞草视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

含羞草视频 and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 含羞草视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

Does childcare influence health behaviours later in life?

Researchers are looking at whether non-parental childcare during the early years have an influence on children鈥檚 health behaviours later in life.

Mothers鈥� depression and anxiety linked to unhealthy diets for children

Having symptoms of depression or anxiety could be affecting the way mothers feed their children and could contribute to youngsters developing unhealthy eating habits, a new study has found.

Working lone parents cannot achieve a decent standard of living due to cuts to benefits and rises in everyday essential costs

Lone parents who work full-time hours in reasonably paid jobs cannot afford a decent standard of living, according to new research by 含羞草视频.
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More than 90% of British teens do not meet all three recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time, study suggests

New research, led by 含羞草视频, has revealed that the majority of British teenagers do not meet the recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time concurrently.

含羞草视频 experts invited to Westminster to present research on sport and physical activity for children in care

Two 含羞草视频 academics will meet MPs tomorrow (26) to explain the importance of sport and physical activity in the lives of children in care.
Pre-schoolers with a teacher.

New website provides practical ideas to help ensure children are physically ready to start school

A team of 含羞草视频 academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
Child in a tree.

How climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience

Despite all the research that tells parents how good it is for their children to spend time playing outside, they are spending more time indoors than ever before. It seems that concerns about the dangers of climbing trees or getting lost means that many parents are nervous about allowing their children to engage in risky play.

Helping children grow is about much more than a better diet: A study of youngsters from urban slums

Breastfeeding and vitamin and mineral supplements alone are not enough to prevent stunting of a child鈥檚 growth, according to a new report which examined health interventions in poor urban areas.

Forest Schools teach children vital skills not found in the classroom 鈥� including independence, responsibility and negotiation

Outdoor learning gives children the opportunity to develop important skills not taught in the classroom, such as negotiation, resilience and independence, according to a new study.

International conference at 含羞草视频 to explore children鈥檚 rights

含羞草视频 is hosting an international conference that explores children鈥檚 rights in youth justice systems.

New online tool will help teachers support preterm children who develop special educational needs as they get older

A new online tool aims to increase primary teachers鈥� awareness of the link between preterm birth and educational difficulties as well as give practical teaching advice for helping those most at risk.

St Bart's winning classroom design.

Winning outdoor classroom design for Leicestershire school is revealed

A group of 含羞草视频 students are set to see their ideas brought to life as their outdoor classroom design for a Leicestershire school has been selected to be developed by an architect.

Super Movers: Schoolchildren performed better in tests after exercise initiative from the Premier League and BBC

A study involving more than 1,000 schoolchildren has found a link between exercise and improved brain power.
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Three-quarters of lone parent families, and rising, are living below the Minimum Income Standard

A decade after the economic downturn, two million more people than in 2008 are on incomes too low to secure a living standard considered an acceptable minimum by the British public, according to new research from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP).