Tag: #kidssafety
Four Ways to Make Maths Fun for Your Kids
Helping your child understand basic maths concepts doesn’t have to be a chore or a bore. Follow these four tips to discover how it can be child’s play. Maths is like Marmite: some people love it, while others loathe it. But there’s no escaping the fact that it’s a crucial life skill. That’s why schools across the country will celebrate Number Day this week (3 February) by hosting maths games and competitions*. A solid grasp of functional maths is vital for managing day-to-day finances and accessing educational and work opportunities. (It’s not just accountants and bankers [...]
The Safe Way to Let Manchester Children Play in Your Street
We all know that kids these days spend more time indoors (often on screens) and less time running around outside. If you’re a parent or carer frustrated by this trend, read on to learn how some parents are fighting back through a scheme called Playing Out. What is Playing Out? Playing Out was set up in 2009 by two mums dismayed that their kids couldn’t play out on the street like they did when they were growing up. The pair asked their local council for permission to temporarily close their road to traffic to allow the children to [...]
Top Tips to Keep Children Safe at Home
Make child safety a priority in your home by following these useful tips. A two-minute read. Children are bundles of energy, who love to run, jump, touch and taste. Unfortunately, sometimes this curiosity can lead to accidents at home. Each year, about 450,000 children aged under five attend A&E due to an accident at home*. With Child Safety Week starting on Monday (6 June), the Child Accident Prevention Trust has some handy advice for parents and caregivers. Button batteries These small lithium batteries, found in household products like calculators, remote controls, watches and toys, are about the [...]
Keeping Mancunian Kids Safe Online 🧷
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to safeguard your kids online. The internet is a weird and wonderful place. Where else can you find answers to complex questions in seconds, or see pics of your mate’s terrible 1992 hairstyle in a few clicks? Love it or hate it, many of us spend hours a day online, browsing, posting, reading, and downloading. And that includes our kids. On 8 February, it’s Safer Internet Day – a campaign designed to make the internet a better place for kids. Here are some safeguarding ideas. Talk about their [...]