While most one-off childhood illnesses are no longer as common as they weretwo decades ago, with fewer parents choosing to vaccinate, mumps, measles and rubella are on the increase once more. It is, however, important to vaccinate against

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Myleene Klass, songstress, classical pianist and budding designer of the beautiful Baby K range for Mothercare, speaks to Junior magazine about her fondest childhood memoriesWhere were you born and brought up? I was born and raised in Norfolk in a

Quirky band The Crayonettes will be performing at the V&A Museum of Childhood this Hallowe'en Sunday, October 31. Firmly in the kindie camp, their new album Playing Out features cool tunes to tickle a child's imagination, while shying away from

What’s the secret of a happy childhood? “I’ve been very lucky to have a close family. I consider my parents, my brother and my sister to be my best friends. This gives me incredible support and it is my greatest happiness.”Which of the character

Scary monsters, ghosts and ghouls Reassure your child that he is safe, and help him to feel secure and less anxious. A toddler may benefit from choosing a toy that can “protect” him; an older child may be reassured if he can take the time to explain 
to you what is real and what ...

Green Baby SS11Hi Ali, What is your job? I head up all the Creative and Marketing department for Green Baby.Do you have a nickname? Not one I'm telling you about!What did you want to be when you grew up?I didn't want to grow up... but if I had to then I wanted to be an art tea...

A child’s relationships with other children fall into broad stages. But it is very important for parents to remember that these categories are generalisations only; some children move through these stages at quite a different pace.Up to 12 monthsYour child’s most important relati...

The Value of the Paw exhibition, a colloboration between British sculptor Cathie Pilkington and the V & A Museum of Childhood

In the belief that the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum puts too much emphasis on targets, Early Childhood Action – which consists of early years professionals – have drawn up a manifesto for a new curriculum. ECA’s ‘Manifesto