Screens are a fixture in children's lives from a young age. You may be worried about giving your child access to television, tablets or phones. Too much time in front of screens can affect children and young people in a number of ways: Missing out on opportunities to learn from real life experiences and opportunities Reduced concentration due to distraction from screens  Irregular sleep patterns.. Remember to turn off all screens at least an hour before bedtime. This helps get into a good sleep routine

children's mental health. Build positive routines  A good nights sleep is really important so try. to introduce structure around regular routines, healthy eating and exercise. Read more about sleep

for their exams Find advice on how to get through exam season Exam & Work Stress Sleep difficulties can. excess energy and having issues with understanding the body's sleep cues can all contribute to disrupted sleep.  Developing a good sleep routine that works for your child and the rest of the family can have an impact on sleep levels. This could include: Starting a predictable bedtime routine. nighttime hunger Starting a sleep diary It's useful to try out different strategies to see which

Threadworms are small worms in poo which can cause itching around the bottom. Threadworms are common in children and can spread easily if not treated. You may notice your child itching and they may struggle to sleep at night because of it. Threadworms can be treated at home and children can still go to school if they have threadworm.Treating ThreadwormMedicine kills the threadworms, but not the eggs. Threadworm eggs can live up to two weeks outside the body. You will need to treat everyone

the children, hold hands, have a cuddle before you go to sleep. Do jobs around the house together. to to bed at a regular time. Turn off screens an hour before sleep – the blue light gets in the way of sleep hormone production. Maybe you could have a chat instead? Try and get exercise every day. and helps produce ‘feel good hormones’. Helps you sleep better Will increase your energy level

and Emotional Development Emotional Development 2 - 5 Year Olds Children's Sleep Playing

at night and when you are tired. Babies should only sleep in something that has been designed for a baby to sleep in. This is because it reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Cot Death. as possible as they sleep. Make sure the cot / Moses basket / crib is safe. Place their cot away from. it would pass todays safety standards. Read more about safer sleep A Safe Nursery Room Temperature

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is; Make sure your baby does not get too hot. Make sure your baby has a safe place to sleep and has the right bedding. Always put your baby to sleep on their back with their feet at the bottom. safer sleep Preparing For Your New Baby Once Baby is Here No one wants to think that they might have

goes home you should follow the advice for all babies that they sleep on their backs on a flat, firm mattress. This is the safest way for your baby to sleep to keep the risk of sudden infant death (SIDs) low. Read more about safer sleep Head Shape Some parents worry about their babies head shape