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Special Needs Advice
Not all autistic people are good at maths and science – despite the stereotypes
Despite increased awareness of autism and the impact it can have on people’s lives, …
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Pre-schoolersPreschooler Behaviour
Why Screen Time for Babies, Children and Adolescents Needs to Be Limited
“Find out why screen time for babies, children and adolescents needs to be limited. …
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How can parents best help their children with their schooling without actually doing it …
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Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby – signalling positive emotions, …
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When toddlers are learning to walk, many spend some time walking up on their …
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In almost all mammals, the placenta – the organ that develops in pregnancy to …
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BabiesBaby Feeding
If you’re feeding with formula, here’s what you can do to promote your baby’s healthy growth
If a baby isn’t breastfed, or is partially breastfed, commercial infant formula should be …


