Mudfest 2024 at WWT Llanelli
Seriously squelchy fun: WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre announces mud-filled festival of events for
February half-term
WWT Llanelli has announced that its popular 'Mudfest' will return this...
Driving with Toddlers: How a Tantrum Could Cost You Money
Driving with a toddler isn't always easy. When they start crying or shouting, it can make driving hard and sometimes even lead to a...
Parents look to create the next Luke Littler as online searches...
Worldwide online searches for ākids dartsā have soared by 852% since Luke Littlerās World Darts Championship successĀ
Online searches for ādarts clubā and...
National campaign sets out to recruit hundreds of Foster Carers
National campaign aims to inspire people from all walks of life to consider fostering for a local authority.
There are more than 7,000 children...
Foster carers in England to receive more money next year as...
Foster carers in England will receive more money to cover the cost of looking after children and young people after the government announced an...
Miss Teen Great Britain finalist from Llanelli!
Local girl, Grace Woods, has won the title of Little Miss Teen Carmarthenshire and a place in the prestigious grand-final of Miss Teen Great...
Social breakdown threatens the mental health of over two million children
More than two million children are in danger of developing a mental illness by 2030 as the nation's fraying social fabric takes an increasingly...
TÅ· Hafan appeal smashes target to raise more than Ā£500k
Generous TÅ·Ā HafanĀ supporters across Wales and beyond have helped the children's hospice charity to raise in excess ofĀ Ā£500,000 in just 60 hours.
The original target of...
Alfiās story at heart of TÅ· Hafan bid to raise Ā£350,000...
TÅ·Ā HafanĀ Children's Hospice isĀ gettingĀ ready toĀ launchĀ itsĀ secondĀ 'When Your WorldĀ Stops'Ā fundraising appealĀ with its target toĀ raise Ā£350,000 in justĀ 60 hours.
TheĀ appeal,Ā withĀ Ammanford-bornĀ Alfi'sĀ Morris'sĀ story at its heart,Ā willĀ go liveĀ atĀ 10am Sunday 26 NovĀ and will run through...
Why Foster Carers Need a Community and the Right Support
When you become a foster carer, you join a supportive community which includes education specialists, social workers, therapists, and other foster families doing their...
Trampolining Safety – RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has raised concerns after a high level of incidents at UK-based trampoline parks has resulted in...
WIN A BEDROOM MAKEOVER WORTH UP TO Ā£5,000!
Do you know an exceptional child deserving of a luxury dream bedroom?
To kick off the festive season with generosity, Wren Kitchens have excitedly launched...
6 Simple Ways to Protect Your Health as a Foster Carer
Foster carers need to be fit and healthy to care for their foster children. However, many foster carers worry that they do not have...
HALF TERM EVENTS: Step into a spooktacular world where history meets...
Cadw unveils an exciting lineup of spooky and spectacular events this Halloween at historic locations across west Wales.
From ancient castles to mystical ruins, explore...
OVER HALF OF PARENTS CONCERNED ABOUT FINANCIAL PRESSURES THIS HALF TERM...
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 55% of parents and grandparents looking after children are concerned about the added financial strain over half term breaks
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā To support caregivers, Subway will offer...
Aberystwyth Town Women girls’ camps making Headway!
Aberystwyth Town Women's popular and award-winning girls' football camps have received a boost - thanks to a former Aberystwyth University student.
Daniel Head - who...
Support Your Child’s Mental Health on World Mental Health Day (10th...
This World Mental Health DayĀ mental health expertĀ Noel McDermottĀ looks at children's mental health and the increasingly need to support the nation's youth.Ā The news recently has...
Principality Building Society launch Ā£300,000 Future Generations Fund
Principality Building Society are delighted to share that applications for the third Future Generations Fund in partnership with Community Foundation Wales are now being...
UK’s leading fostering charity reveals new data – significant disparities in...
New data revealed by leading fostering charity shows significant disparities in foster care funding across the UK
New data published in aĀ reportĀ by the UK's leading...
Parents could save almost Ā£300 per year by switching their nursery...
Parents could save almost Ā£300 per year by switching their part-time nursery days away from Mondays.Ā Ā
With the rising cost of living, families across the...
Children from Across 13 Local Authorities in Wales have been put...
The sessions have been delivered to service children and their class friends across multiple schools within Wales this year in Bridgend, Cardiff, Gwynedd, Ceredigion,...
Lifesaving tips to protect kids in summer holiday traffic
With road traffic injuries revealed as the leading cause of death in children, parents looking to hit the road this summer have been told...
Nursery owner freezes prices for parents and steps in to save...
A NURSERY owner stepped in to save an after-school club from closure and launched a price freeze to support parents in the cost-of-living crisis.
Tony...
Over half a million free books and book tokens distributed to...
As the school year draws to a close, the Books Council for WalesĀ and Welsh Government are marking a key milestone in the Schools Love...
Over 100 children to attend Urdd Summer Camp thanks to Fund...
This year more than 100 children and young people in Wales will be going on their first summer holiday thanks to Urdd Gobaith Cymru's...
Collaboration and education are key in reducing child deaths in the...
First of its kind NCMD report released today which RoSPA contributed to
Data shows that collaboration and education are āvitalā
Road collisions and...
More pupils in Wales will walk to school thanks to funding
Thousands of children across Wales will enjoy the benefits of walking to school thanks to support from the Welsh Government.
A two-year project will enable...
THOUSANDS CALL ON PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK TO PROVIDE BETTER SUPPORT...
83 charities, experts in early childhood development, and UNICEF Ambassadors and high profile supporters, convened by the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK),...
Parents are paying over Ā£1,000 extra per week during the summer...
Reassured recently surveyed 1,000 parents to reveal the actual cost of the summer school holidays.
The survey unveils that parents are spending on...
First ever report on trends within children with life-limiting conditions in...
First ever report on trends within children with life-limiting conditions in Wales launchedĀ today (Tuesday June 20)
On Tuesday 20 June 2023, Wales's two children's hospices,...
Expert reveals vintage baby names likely to come back in 2023
Recently, a heartwarming trend of classic, old-world names for babies is re-emerging, stealing the spotlight in maternity wards and nursery decorating boards.
These timeless classics...
Apps You Can Feel Good About Your Children Obsessing Over
Summer is in full swing which means more of your childrenās time will be spent on their tablets or computers. As a parent, you...
Parents warned of common mistakes when driving with children.
Parents are being urged to take extra safety precautions when driving with their children, in order to avoid some common but relatively unknown mistakes...
EXTENT OF CHILD POVERTY IN WELSH COMMUNITIES LAID BARE BY NEW...
Startling new analysis by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition reveals that more than one in five children live in poverty in...
NICEIC URGES PARENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR ELECTRICAL DANGERS THIS CHILD...
With Child Safety Week just around the corner, NICEIC ā the UKās leading body for certified electrical businesses ā is reminding parents about the...
Wales tops the UK in vital support to help adopted children...
Wales tops UK nations when it comes to helping adopted children understand the early part of their lives, thanks to government prioritisation of this...
Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin yn dathlu ei ofalwyr maeth
"Maethu yw'r mwyaf buddiol o bell ffordd o'r swyddi rydyn ni'n eu gwneud oherwydd bod gennym ni berson ifanc hyfryd sy'n gweddu'n dda iawn...
Carmarthenshire County Council celebrates its foster carers
"Fostering is by far the most rewarding of the jobs we do because we have a lovely young person who fits really well into...
Expert reveals how Welsh parents can juggle work and childcare this...
Over half of working parents in Wales rely on TV and YouTube to keep their kids entertained during school holidays
Ā· Parents balancing careers and childcare...
Fear of Judgement Pushes UK Parents to Seek Help from Google...
New analysis of Google search data shows that parents are turning to the search engine to help raise their children more than ever before....
Revealed: Google is Playing an Increasing Role in Raising British Children
New analysis reveals that British parents are relying on Google to help raise their children more than ever before. In fact, parents across the...
Major study reveals reading habits among Welsh school pupils
Major study reveals reading habits among Welsh school pupils.
Ā· Nationwide study from Renaissance including over 20,000 pupils from Wales, reveals pupils read 24% more books this year
Ā· The...
Belt up! Parents warned to ensure little ones are safely tethered...
Parents have been told to ensure their toddlers and young children wear seatbelts when travelling in the back seat of their cars.
Road safety technology...
World book day
A Novel Approach to Supporting Schools this World Book Day
Children at Baglan Primary school , in Port Talbot , are celebrating World Book Day...
Wales leads the nation in LGBTQ+ adoption
1,2,3, or more?Ā
LGBTQ+ people in Wales asked to consider the number of vulnerable children they could adopt
For sibling groups in Wales, the wait to...
5 Wonderful Reasons Why Daycare Is Great For Your Child
Education is one of the most important gifts you can give to your child. It is something they will never lose and will benefit...
The most popular baby names – inspired by travel locations from...
ā¢ A new study by the travel experts at SkyParkSecure reveals the top baby names inspired by travel locations and landmarks from around...
Aldi helps Cardiff children keep busy over half-termĀ
Aldi has donated 1,000 activity books to Moorland Luncheon Club in Cardiff to help keep children who are most in need entertained during the...
Physical and Mental Health revealed as the most important factors parents...
Beagle Street has conducted research to reveal the main priorities amongst parents with young children across the UK
The research showed that over two-thirds (68%)...
Childrenās Mental Health Week: Two thirds of students feel anxious, nervous...
Ā· The pressure to do well at school is the leading cause of anxiety amongst children (43%)
Ā· Over half (55%) of children feel stressed due to...
