Children Share Top Christmas Gift Wishes for 2024, from Squishmallows to Lego
Kids aged 5-8 reveal their top Christmas gift wishes for 2024, including Squishmallows, Lego, slime, and ride-on cars, in a survey bypassing marketing lists.
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Childcare Reforms Threatened By Digital Exclusion Crisis
Nearly half of UK families with children lack digital skills or access, threatening childcare reforms, study finds.
Toddler Found Unresponsive in Nursery Grit Bin
Mother finds two-year-old son cold and unresponsive in grit bin at Edinburgh nursery; council launches review.
TikTok's 'Dark and Exploitative' Child Beauty Videos: Toddlers as Young as Two Featured in Skincare
Guardian investigation finds children as young as two in TikTok skincare videos, raising exploitation and safety concerns.
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Expert-tested Christmas gifts for 5-year-olds in the UK, including Yoto player and Magna-Tiles, chosen for creativity and longevity.
Labour Pledges Sure Start Revival To Tackle Child Poverty
Labour pledges to embed Sure Start-style family hubs deeply into the state to prevent future dismantling by right-wing governments.
Elite London Toddler Tutors Cost Parents £4,000
Private tutoring boom in London sees parents paying up to £4,000 for toddler tutors, driven by school quality fears and competition.
Childcare Executives Pocket Six-Figure Bonuses Despite Safety Scandal
Childcare executives at G8 Education and Affinity received bonuses up to $500k despite safety breaches and child sexual offence charges, sparking outrage.
Mum Discovers Nursery Using Pavlovian Conditioning on Son
A mum discovers her son's nursery uses Pavlovian conditioning with Mr. Blue Sky to make children tidy up automatically.
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Deloitte to refund Australian government after AI-generated errors in $440,000 report on welfare compliance framework.
Screen Time for Babies Under Two Linked to Long-Term Harm, Study Warns
A landmark study warns that screen time for babies under two is linked to long-term developmental harm, urging policy changes and a risk assessment.
New York Preschools Now More Expensive Than Harvard Tuition
New York City private schools charge over $70,000 a year, more than top colleges, with tuition rising 4.7% outpacing inflation.
Poorer Families May Miss Out as 30-Hour Free Childcare Rolls Out in England
Experts warn disadvantaged children may miss out as England's 30-hour free childcare rollout begins, with eligibility gaps and funding challenges.
Six Arrested in China After Lead Paint Poisons Over 230 Kindergarten Children
Six arrested in China after over 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food at Gansu school; principal sought to boost enrolments.
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Nursery worker Roksana Lecka jailed for eight years for sadistic abuse of 21 babies at two London nurseries, including pinching, kicking and pushing children.
Minimum Wage Workers in Australia to Get 4.75% Pay Rise
Australia's Fair Work Commission grants 4.75% pay rise to 3 million minimum wage workers, with 6% for lowest paid, effective July.
Mother Demands Answers After Toddler Chokes to Death on Meatball at Connecticut Daycare
Mother demands answers after two-year-old son chokes to death on meatball at Connecticut daycare, disputing staff claims they followed procedures.
Stockport Nursery Suspended After Ofsted Finds Medication Given Without Parental Consent
Buttons Nursery in Stockport suspended by Ofsted after report reveals medication given without consent, illegal ratios, and poor behaviour management.
Melbourne Childcare Abuse Scandal Sparks Calls for National Oversight
Melbourne childcare worker charged with abusing eight children; 1,200 babies need STI tests. Experts call for urgent national oversight reforms.
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Nursery Admits Failures Led to Toddler's Dairy Allergy Death
Jigsaw Day Nurseries admits failures led to death of five-month-old Thomas Egan, who suffered anaphylactic shock after being fed cereal containing milk despite known dairy allergy.
Grandfather mistakenly takes home wrong child from Sydney daycare centre
Grandfather mistakenly picks up wrong toddler from Sydney daycare; educator stood down as investigation launched.
Parenting expert reveals 'biggest mistake' that stops kids playing independently
Parenting expert Nora shares the 'biggest mistake' parents make that stops kids from playing independently, and how to teach it as a skill.
9 Best Balance Bikes for Kids to Build Their Confidence, Tried and Tested
Tried and tested balance bikes for toddlers in the UK, from budget to premium options, to help kids build confidence and cycling skills.
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Study finds kitchen utensils boost child development more than toys, enhancing creativity and motor skills.
Protesters Rally to Save South Tyneside Nurseries
Over 100 protesters gathered outside South Tyneside Council HQ to protect STANLEY nurseries, which parents call a lifeline. A petition has gained over 4,000 signatures.
Grandmother Warns of Screen Time Impact on Four-Year-Old Grandson
A grandmother worries her four-year-old grandson's increased screen time is making him withdrawn; GP Clare Bailey advises on limits and alternatives.
Michigan Pilots Free Pre-K in Home Childcare Centres
Michigan pilots free pre-K in home childcare centres, expanding access to early education for families with a $1.5m federal grant.
UK Childcare Crisis: Nurseries Struggle as Costs Soar
UK nurseries face soaring costs, with 95% underfunded, risking closures and higher fees for parents.
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New data shows a 20% gap in kindergarten readiness between low- and high-income families. Cities like San Antonio expand preschool to address disparities.
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