Articles on Parents and Carers (128)
Kensington and Chelsea Libraries
There are a six free public libraries based across Kensington and Chelsea offering a wide range of services, activities and events for people of all ages and different needs. Read this page for an introduction to some of the work they do for the local…Learning through everyday activities and play at home
Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self-worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very absorbed in…Library Offer for Under 5s: 'Little Learners - Building Skills Through Play'
In this section, you will be able to find out about the exciting activities that Kensington and Chelsea Libraries provide to support learning and development for children under 5. Explore the sections below to find out more:Looking after a sick child (from birth to 5)
Almost all babies, toddlers and children aged up to five will get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox, colds, sore throats, ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for…Looking after a sick child (over 5s)
Almost all children will also get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox, colds, sore throats and ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for at home. It can be…Measles
Measles spreads very easily – it is five times more infectious than COVID-19. Measles can cause very serious illnesses like meningitis, sepsis and could result in permanent disabilities such as blindness. Many people who catch measles are likely to be hospitalised. Find out more about…Mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and after childbirth
If you are worried you can talk to your GP or your midwife. Health Visitors can follow-up with you discreetly at home and can refer onto other relevant services if need be. If you as a parent are feeling anxious or low in mood, support is…Midwives and Health Visitors
If you are pregnant, your main point of contact will be a Midwife, who will provide care and support for you and your family while you are pregnant and for approximately 10 days after your baby is born. After this, a Health Visitor (who is a specialist nurse or…NICE guidelines about nutrition and weight management
Please access the NICE guidelines on the following links: Overweight and obesity management: this covers all ages, except pregnancy. Nurseries and childcare section starts on page 26. Nutrition and weight management in pregnancy, and nutrition in children up to 5 years: you can access lots of key updates…