Harvey's heartbreaking plea: 'Why can't I have a friend?'
A mother's emotional account of her 11-year-old son Harvey's desperate search for friendship and the heartbreaking reality of childhood isolation affecting many families across the UK.
Category : Search result: early childhood
Family offers £18k for tutor to get 1-year-old into Eton
A London family is making headlines after advertising for a private tutor to prepare their one-year-old son for Eton College, offering an £18,000 annual salary in a controversial early education push.
Girl's 'growing pains' diagnosed as terminal cancer
Heartbreaking story of four-year-old Isla Weston, whose symptoms were dismissed as growing pains before devastating terminal cancer diagnosis that's left her family shattered.
Kate Middleton's screen time warning to parents
Kate Middleton's powerful new essay reveals the hidden dangers of excessive screen time for children and offers practical solutions for modern parents.
Oxford Study: Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Life
Groundbreaking Oxford study uncovers how childhood experiences fundamentally impact adult health, relationships and life outcomes decades later.
Kate Middleton's emotional plea about childhood protection
The Princess of Wales delivers an emotional personal message about early childhood development, revealing her ongoing work behind the scenes while recovering from abdominal surgery.
Australian rocker's childhood photo goes viral
An Australian rock sensation has sent fans wild after sharing an adorable childhood photograph that reveals his musical destiny was written in the stars from an early age.
Margot Robbie's childhood ant farm chaos revealed
Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie reveals her most outrageous childhood moment - a chaotic ant farm experiment that brought insects crawling through her family home in a hilarious domestic disaster.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
UK Launches Landmark Study Tracking 8,000 Babies Into Adulthood
A landmark UK study will follow 8,000 babies born in 2024-25, tracking their development through childhood to understand the impact of modern challenges like the pandemic, cost-of-living crisis, and technology.
Kate Middleton Returns to Royal Work with New Project
The Princess of Wales is set to make a significant return to public life, spearheading a major new initiative focused on early childhood development, signalling a positive step in her cancer treatment journey.
My Homemade Childhood Hat & Its Unintentional Papal Vibes
A heartwarming personal story about a cherished homemade childhood outfit and the unexpected papal resemblance that became a beloved family memory.
NHS to roll out chickenpox jab for all children
The NHS is set to introduce a universal chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children, a monumental shift in public health policy that could prevent millions of childhood cases and curb dangerous shingles in adults.
Grandpa's Coat: My Teenage Sanctuary
A poignant personal essay exploring the profound emotional connection and unexpected refuge found in an inherited grandfather's coat during the turbulent teenage years.
England's Infant Vaccine Crisis: Experts Sound Alarm
Health officials issue urgent warning as childhood vaccination rates across England fall dangerously below WHO safety thresholds, risking resurgence of preventable diseases.
MMR Vaccine Uptake Crisis Hits UK Schools
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerous anti-vaccine myths are fuelling a worrying decline in MMR uptake across UK schools, putting children at risk of measles outbreaks and creating a public health emergency.
Jade Goody's Son Reveals Dad's Tragic Overdose & Family Trauma
Exclusive: Freddy Brazier opens up about his father's fatal overdose, Jade Goody's turbulent childhood, and his own battle with addiction in a raw, emotional interview.
Childhood Batman outfit used for successful passport photo
A Guardian reader's hilarious passport renewal story reveals how a childhood Batman obsession provided the perfect 'neutral expression' for officialdom. Discover why this caped crusader outfit beat the bland dress code.
Alexa Ray Joel on Parents' Split in Revealing Docuseries
Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of music legend Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley, breaks her silence on her parents' famous split and her unique upbringing in a powerful new documentary series. Discover her journey from a painful childhood to finding
My Grandma's Chopped Gown & Bet Lynch Coat
A heartwarming tale of family heirlooms and sartorial rebellion. Discover how one grandmother's bold fashion choices, from a DIY minidress to a dramatic Bet Lynch-style coat, created unforgettable childhood memories and a lasting legacy of love and style.
Hunt: Stop overdiagnosing children, growing up is messy
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warns against the rising trend of overmedicalising normal childhood development, arguing it overlooks the natural, uneven journey of growing up.
Jamie Oliver admits his Turkey Twizzlers were still unhealthy
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver makes a stunning admission about his own Turkey Twizzlers recipe, revealing it was still 'ultra-processed' and unhealthy, despite his famous school dinners campaign.
The Enduring Power of a Father's Suede Jacket
A poignant personal story exploring how a father's old suede jacket became more than just clothing, transforming into a powerful symbol of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child.
Three childhood traits linked to adult psychopathy
New research from King's College London identifies three key behavioural signs in children that are strongly linked to developing psychopathy in adulthood. The study offers a potential breakthrough in early intervention.
My childhood outfit was a walking endorsement for Ecstasy
A woman reflects on her favourite childhood outfit - a branded Ecstasy T-shirt - and the complex clash of her innocent Muslim girl identity with 90s rave culture.
Boy, 12, Begs Mum to Let Him Die to End Cancer Pain
A 12-year-old boy from the UK has made a heartbreaking plea to his mother, asking for permission to end his life after being diagnosed with an incurable and painful form of bone cancer.
Kids as young as 10 given NHS weight-loss jabs
Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.
Girl, 11, sells toys to feed family in cost-of-living crisis
An 11-year-old girl from Telford is forced to sell her childhood toys to help her struggling family buy food, as the UK's cost-of-living crisis pushes households to breaking point.
Jeff Brazier's Heartbreaking Plea to Son After Jade Goody Death
TV presenter Jeff Brazier opens up about the raw conversations with his son Freddy, 19, on coping with the immense loss of his mother, Jade Goody, to cervical cancer.
Shannon Matthews' Friend Breaks 16-Year Silence
An exclusive interview with a childhood friend of Shannon Matthews reveals the chilling truth behind the 2008 kidnapping hoax that shocked the nation. Discover the untold story from someone who was there.
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