7 d. ago Peter Andre reveals his main worry for children Princess and Junior

Peter Andre has said he worries about the impact of “really scary” AI on his children Princess and Junior as they become adults.

Politics

9 d. ago The massive impact of a mini horse: How tiny equine animals have helped children find their voice

Everyone knows miniature horses are cute and cuddly - but few realise just how powerful they can be.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Sanaa wasn’t a statistic’: Baby who ‘knew nothing but war’ dies of malnutrition as Gaza crisis deepens

A toddler died in hospital as a result of prolonged nutritional deficiency and a lack of baby formula. Tara Cobham reports on the devastating impact the Israel-Hamas war is having on Palestinian children

Events

2 w. ago Devastating health impact of vaping revealed in major global study

Figures show how the proportion of kids using e-cigarettes has exploded, with more than a third of 16 to 18-year-olds now regularly inhaling them.

Science

2 w. ago Parents fear social media has had a bigger influence on kids than school

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads of kids aged 12-16 found a third are 'uncomfortable' with the 'values' their child is exposed to online and the impact this has on behaviour

Politics

2 w. ago Child safety campaigner hails early impact of Online Safety Act

Peer says legislation’s success should ‘give us confidence’ to go further

Politics

2 w. ago Middle East crisis live: time not right to recognise Palestinian state, says Danish PM – updates

Mette Frederiksen says recognition should take place when a ‘sustainable and democratic state’ could be created, and that Denmark would use its EU presidency to increase pressure on Israel and HamasThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates

Four children said to be among those killed in strikes on Bureij refugee camp, while 12 people were killed seeking aid, according to Al JazeeraThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago "This could potentially have a huge impact on children and families affected"

Another Greater Manchester Labour MP has backed the M.E.N.'s campaign calling on Andy Burnham to implement a free bus pass for children in temporary accommodation

Society

4 w. ago We published a photo of a malnourished child in Gaza. It made an impact globally – and created controversy | Elisabeth Ribbans

Initially, we did not know that Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq had cerebral palsy. But his medical details do not diminish his suffering, or that of other children in GazaBetween April and mid-July this year, more than 20,000 children in Gaza were admitted to hospital for treatment for acute malnutrition, 3,000 of whom were severely malnourished, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global initiative whose members include UN agencies such as the World Health Organization, World Food Programme and Unicef, as well as NGOs and research institutes.Over this period, and in the weeks since, the Guardian has published many images of hungry children, among them at least 20 shown in an emaciated condition. (It does so working to an editorial code that gives special protection to children, publishing on matters that may intrude into their welfare only when there is a strong public interest to do so.) But one photograph, which appeared on the homepage of ...

Culture

4 w. ago The mental health impact of childhood verbal abuse explained in new study

More than 20,000 adults in England and Wales who were exposed to verbal abuse in childhood were studied

Society

4 w. ago ‘Childhood verbal abuse can have similar mental health impact as physical abuse’

A study has also suggested that while the prevalence of physical abuse has decreased over the years, verbal abuse has become more common.

Society

4 w. ago Mental health impact of childhood verbal abuse explained in new study

More than 20,000 adults in England and Wales who were exposed to verbal abuse in childhood were studied

Society

4 w. ago The genetic factor that could impact a child’s future weight, according to experts

A mother’s weight, eating habits, or behaviours during pregnancy can influence the weight of her child

Politics

4 w. ago Princess Andre says mum Katie Price's dark love life had troubling impact on childhood

Princess Andre opens up about her difficult relationship with her mum, Katie Price, in her new reality TV show, The Princess Diaries, which starts on Sunday on ITV2 at 9pm

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