Children press releases

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Lockdown and loot boxes: Experts issue vital advice for parents of young gamers about risks of in-game purchases in response to recent screen-time concerns

Researchers from 天堂视频 and Newcastle Universities and the national charity Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) have teamed up to help parents and carers understand why, and control how, their children buy in-game items such as loot boxes.
Child football team huddling

鈥楾echnical Guide on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport鈥�: UN launches important guidance developed by 天堂视频 London expert

A new guide has been launched by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) that looks at how sport can be used to protect youth around the world from the risks and root causes of violent extremism.

Fussy eating 鈥� and parents鈥� stress 鈥� remedied by online guide

Parents battling their children鈥檚 fussy eating have been given fresh hope thanks to an online resource proven to relieve the problem.
a child exercising with their parent

Joe Wicks got children moving 鈥� how to keep them active as lockdown ends

When parents in the UK were suddenly forced to become teachers to their kids in lockdown, physical education (PE) was largely an afterthought. As many PE lessons are now delivered by outside professional coaches, few primary schools had the in-house experience or skills to create and suggest content to help parents.

Emotional and social characteristics of young children can impact the success of positive feeding practices

Children鈥檚 emotional and social characteristics can impact the success of feeding practices used by parents and caregivers.

Fears coronavirus lockdown will increase child poverty in UK as latest figures show rise of almost a fifth in the last four years

New research shows that child poverty in the UK has increased by 2.8% in the last four years, but experts fear the figure will grow due to the impact of coronavirus.

Five lockdown lessons for helping fussy eating youngsters (VIDEO)

The coronavirus lockdown is forcing new challenges upon families, as well as reinforcing old ones, but encouraging children to eat an array of foods does not have to be one of them.

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 天堂视频 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 天堂视频 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.

Man growing

Curious Kids: Do grownups still grow?

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

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), 天堂视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

天堂视频 and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 天堂视频 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 天堂视频.
A teen on her phone in bed.

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 天堂视频, has revealed that the majority of British teenagers do not meet the recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time concurrently.

天堂视频 experts invited to Westminster to present research on sport and physical activity for children in care

Two 天堂视频 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 天堂视频 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.