Healthy eating

With healthy eating increasingly at the forefront of many families’ minds, many of us may be wondering whether we should go organic. MyChild’s Camilla Chafer finds out if it’s worth it during Organic Fortnight.
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The food in a child's lunchbox can contain as much sugar as ten doughnuts, alarming new research from consumer watchdog Which? found this week. Registered Nutritionist Carina Norris suggests some healthy lunchbox alternatives.
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To welcome in Energy Saving Week (19th to the 25th of October) we have compiled some “Top Tips for Family Friendly Energy Saving”.
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Cooking wholesome family food on a budget is not as hard as you think. Chef Caitlin Finch ( author of ‘Healthy first foods for your baby' and 'Healthy first foods for your toddler') shares her top tips.
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When your child is diagnosed with diabetes it can be an overwhelming experience for you and your child. How do you support your child with diabetes?
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According to new research, kids' lunchboxes are unhealthier than ever, despite government guidelines banning sugary, salty and fatty snacks and drinks from the nation's school dinner tables. It's hard to tempt your children to eat healthily, and finding foods that they enjoy that are also good for them is a daily trial.
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The top 5 immune system boosting foods for children.
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Healthy eating and children: Processed foods are convenient and often look and taste great but do they have any nutritional value, and should we be feeding them to the kids? Gaynor Bussell, nutrition scientist and dietitian, gives her advice
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Is your child a difficult eater? Do you dread mealtimes? We have expert advice for you on healthy eating for children and how you can raise a child who has a healthy relationship with food.
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Does organic food for children have any health benefits? How can switching to organic help our planet? We take a look.
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Thu, 11/02/2010 - 10:47am
Parents are facing limited holiday playscheme places this half term due to tighter Government legislation on play workers.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 6:24pm
Early years children with special educational needs (SEN) are falling behind in personal and social development and literacy skills, new Government statistics have shown.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 3:49pm
The Government is proposing to allow new fathers up to six months paternity leave, to enable mothers to go back to work earlier.
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