Five tricks parents use to get kids into school – and the risks

It’s no secret that some parents adopt all manner of tactics to ensure their children have the best chance of being admitted to a good school. Moving home, finding faith and renting in a catchment area are all methods employed to navigate the strict criteria that many schools impose to whittle down admissions that come … Read more

Santander ditches its Money Monsters digital money box for kids

Freakish fail? Santander ditches its Money Monsters digital money boxes designed to educate kids Santander’s £30 cashless piggy bank was meant for 123 Mini Account holders Monsters were meant to teach kids about banking without apps or the internet  Bank claims initiative was a trial and that it kept sign ups to a small number … Read more

Mothers who eat diets full of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids raise risk of ADHD symptoms in kids

A mother’s diet during pregnancy could influence her child’s risk of developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests. While women are often encouraged to eat foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids – like nuts and soybeans – the study found that increased the risk of their children being inattentive and impulsive … Read more

Scientists inject virus into kid’s brains in a desperate attempt shrink 100% fatal tumors 

One day, Abbie Mifsud was acting lethargic for the normally bright and bubbly six-year-old.  A week later, she couldn’t walk in a straight line – and five months later, Abbie was gone, killed by the aggressive brain cancer, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).  When Abbie was diagnosed in 2011, her mother, Amanda, was horrified and … Read more

Cell phone tower shut down at elementary school after eight kids are diagnosed with cancer

Eight children have been diagnosed with cancer at the same elementary school – prompting parents’ fears that a cell phone tower could be to blame. The affected students at Weston Elementary School in Ripon are all under the age of 10, each with different types of cancer: brain, kidney, liver and lymphoma. There is scant … Read more