It is quite common for babies and children to get sticky and sore looking eyes at times. This can be caused by a few different things. Blocked tear ducts (very common in young babies) Viral or Bacterial Infection An allergic reaction (like in hay fever). Often sore or sticky eyes can be cared for at home until they clear and your child will not need to see a doctor. You do not need to keep your child off nursery or school because of this. Dive Deeper Blocked Tear Ducts It is common

Gross motor skills describes physical development using ‘big movements’. Starting with small babies rolling over and moving on as they grow to being able to run, jump and hop. The best way to help a child build on these skills is to give them plenty of opportunity to practice them. Most children will run, hop on one foot and be able to kick, throw and sometimes catch a ball by the time they start school. They should be able to safely manage going up and downstairs. You might notice

Children love to explore and go on adventures, so if you are going to the beach, its important to keep them safe.  Before you and your family head to the beach or off on holiday, it's a good idea to do some research. Look into which beaches have good family facilities and safety features. During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children put themselves at risk of drowning. On average 40-50 children drown per year in the UK, so its important

Your child’s emotional development continues to progress once they begin school. From 5-11 children start to understand that other people’s feelings matter too. Your child will be making and choosing their own friends. It takes time for them to learn how to cooperate with each other, and this can make friendships tricky. You can help them think about how they feel - and how their friend might feel too. Being a good friend and having good friends are important life skills

and about or things your child tells you have happened at nursery or school. Pretend play games

with things such as cooking a meal, doing a school run, keeping you company at an appointment.  Let your GP

and manage better when they have the right information. Keep your child’s school updated with what

After a Bug The bug is often infectious to others so do not return to nursery, school or work until 48

child often seems to struggle with playing and friendships: Talk to nursery / school and ask them. by your child. Talk to school or early years setting, or call Just One Number to speak to a health. with rules and your are finding their behaviour hard to manage speak to nursery / school or call us at Just. children are different but if you are worried speak to your child's preschool setting or school

running during the school holidays. It’s understandable that you may want to give your child more freedom. happy with. For example you could explain why a good bedtime routine on school nights is good for them