Fit kids

Apparently parents are still embarrassed when their children get head lice but there is no reason to be. Outbreaks occur in all schools and nurseries. The important thing is to treat the whole family and to be vigilant, writes Anne Coates.

Parents could be putting their children at risk from flu despite the offer of free vaccination this year. Dr Ranj Singh talks about flu and the impact it can have.

Top tips for the healthy development of children's feet from Georgina Britt Hodgson plus Anne Coates reviews a pair of Vivobarefoot trainers for Harriet.

The NHS has revealed that up to a third of the population could be deficient in vitamin D. Time to take action in National Vitamin D Awareness Week.

Jaime Amor teaches children's yoga classes plus writes and presents Cosmic Kids Yoga. Here she gives some top tips for great children's yoga classes.

The College of Optometrists is urging parents to be vigilant and aware of even small changes to their children’s eye health, to help give them the best start to the new school year.

Boots have introduced TheraPearl a new concept in pain relief for aches and pains, swellings, sprains and bruising. Anne Coates put it to the test.

A national survey commissioned by Organix, pioneers of organic baby and toddler food, found widespread suspicion among parents about the honesty of marketing claims made for children’s food. Here we produce the Dirty Dozen: ingredients to avoid when shopping.

A survey commissioned to mark the publication of the latest edition of the First Aid Manual, written and authorised by the UK’s three leading first aid providers, St John Ambulance, St Andrew’s First Aid and the British Red Cross, reveals that a third of parents have been in a situation where their child has started choking and worryingly, half of parents did not know the correct procedure. Here we have the new infant choking technique and guidelines.

Worried all those hours of television watching are damaging your eyes? Think that the link between eating carrots and good eyesight is just a myth? Or perhaps you’re never quite sure if reading in dim light is actually bad for your eyesight. Here, The College of Optometrists reveals the truth behind some of the most common eye care myths.

Eczema and extreme dry skin conditions can be very difficult to treat wihtout steroids. However Hope's Relief intensive dry skin rescue may by the solution. Harriet Coates' skin responded very well.

Hope's Relief is a range a skincare products specially formulated for senstitive skins and those prone to eczema and psoriosis. Hope's Relief Goats Milk Body Wash is made with natural ingredients which are safe to use on even baby's skin. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Following the Public Health England startling statistics published this week showing that 27 per cent of five year olds have between three and four decayed teeth, Dr Simon Khoury BDS, a General Dental Practitioner, gives his top ten tips for caring for children's oral health.

The sun is finally here but although we need the valuable vitamin D we must also rpotect our skin from UVA and UVB rays. Anne Coates and family try out two new products from Green People.

Snack Time nutritional advice with nutritionist Jane Clarke and Whole Earth Brand Controller Nikki French during an interactive webinair at 2pm on Tuesday 25 June

As thousands of pupils prepare for and take their exams this summer, they need to be aware of the importance of maintaining good eye health. The College of Optometrists is encouraging parents to help their children be as comfortable as possible during this exam season with their top tips.

National Smile Month is run and organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to improving oral health by providing free and impartial dental advice. There's never been a better time to sort out dental issues and smile.

The chickenpox season peaks from April to July so Dr Sarah Brewer here discusses the facts and myths surrounding this childhood disease and recommends PoxClin CoolMousse to alleviate the itchiness.