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Directory resultsTaking hay fever medicines
Hay fever tablets, called antihistamines, are very effective at relieving the symptoms of hay fever. They're also available as liquids, eye drops and nasal sprays. However, research conducted by Allergy UK in 2014 showed that for 62% of hay fever sufferers, their current medication isn't effective. More than…
Talking to children about feelings
If you're worried about a child, encouraging them to talk can be very helpful, whether you're a parent, grandparent, friend or teacher. If you think a child you know has a problem, it can be hard to know how to start talking to them about it.…
Talking to your child about their autism
Explaining to your child that they have autism can be difficult for some parents. Here an expert gives some tips on how to have the conversation. In her work as a child psychiatrist with Surrey and Borders NHS Trust, Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà meets many parents in her…
Talking to your kids about cancer
If you have cancer, discussing it with your children may be difficult. But listening and talking to them can be reassuring, as well as helping them understand your diagnosis. Keep it simple Children may have heard things about cancer that frighten them, so speak to them…
Talking to your teenager
Getting teenagers to talk openly about what's bothering them can be hard. Follow these tips to help get them talking to you about their worries. 1. Ask, don't judge Start by assuming they have a good reason for doing what they do. Show them you respect their intelligence…
Talking to your teenager about sex
Most teenagers would like to talk to their parents or carer about relationships and sex. It might seem difficult, but here are a few ideas on how to start the conversation. However you bring up the topic of sex and relationships, listen to what your…
Tax Free Childcare for working parents
Tax free child care is availble to eligible working families with children under the age of 12, (or 17 for children with a disability), with the costs of early education and/or childcare costs up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year, or £4,000…
Teacher for the Visually Impaired
The Visual Impairment service provides for children and young people with medical diagnoses of visual impairment. As well as those with SS or SSI Registrations and children with no diagnosis but who have deteriorating eye conditions which cannot be corrected with glasses. The qualified Teacher…
Teaching your child everyday skills
When children play, they're learning what they want to learn. Often these will be things you want them to learn, too. Sometimes, though, your child may need some extra help from you to learn the necessary skills they'll need throughout their lives. For example, these skills…
Teaching your child good eating skills
Children with special needs can take longer to learn how to eat independently. Read these top tips for mealtimes. Eating a meal can be particularly challenging for children who have disabilities. A lack of fine motor skills (like finding it hard to hold a fork), sensory…