Children's health
A healthy child is going to be able to perform better at school. But keeping them healthy (and coping when they’re sick) can be a real challenge.
In this section of the site you’ll find lots of advice on how to keep children healthy and what to do when they are under the weather as well as tips for improving diet, the importance of sleep and relaxation, looking after your child’s mental health, children's eyesight, personal hygiene, threadworms and head lice.
You can also visit our friendly Forum where you can put your questions to other parents.
Articles
Glue ear: all your questions answered
Children afflicted by glue ear can have a miserable time at school, but the nature of the condition means many parents and teachers may not even guess that a child is suffering. Moira Holden looks at the causes of glue ear and how it can be treated.
Childhood meningitis – your need to know guide
We give you the lowdown on the disease and how you can recognise the signs to help protect your child’s health.
How to recognise eyesight problems in your child
Are you worried about your child's eyesight? We take a look at some common problems which may affect them and how you can spot the signs.
Worksheets
Understanding my body
A worksheet to help children think about the names of the parts of the body and write the words on a picture.
Planning healthy meals
Encourage your child to plan three healthy meals and then to do the opposite and plan three unhealthy meals.
Design a healthy living poster
An activity to help your child identify ways to lead a healthy life.
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Keeping them safe
We'd like to wrap them in cotton wool, but given that this isn't a realistic option (!), here are some other great tips on keeping your child safe:
- How to teach children road safety
- 7 vital road safety skills you must teach your child
- Child safety today
- Child safety while playing outdoors
- Top tips for safety in the sun
- Child safety: stranger danger
- How to make outdoor play safe
- How to keep your child safe online
- Safe cycling tips for kids
- Keeping your child safe on holiday
- Is it safe to leave your child home alone?
The primary school parent's head lice fact file
Children's health