Ruairidh Pritchard

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

Children don’t regulate body temperature as well as adults, making them more prone to heat exhaustion, sunburn and dehydration. This week’s weather alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, highlights increased health risks for children and those with underlying conditions — and with many schools holding Sports Day now, the timing couldn’t be more crucial. 1.

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

Yes, that could mean a Barbie who chats back, or a Hot Wheels set that can think for itself (safely, of course). But Mattel is keen to stress this won’t be a tech free-for-all. The toymaker is putting privacy, age-appropriate design, and family-friendly use front and centre. In a joint announcement this week, Mattel revealed it will use OpenAI’s tools – specifically ChatGPT Enterprise – to design new, interactive toys and to streamline how its teams develop products.

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

From Wednesday 18 June to Sunday 22 June, shoppers can get 20% off the entire Tu schoolwear range online or in selected Sainsbury’s stores. The offer includes everything from staple polos and skirts to scuff-resistant shoes and SEN-friendly pull-on trousers, with prices starting from £2.40 (normally £3 for a 2-pack of polos).

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine is offered to all 12–13-year-olds across the UK. Since the programme began in 2008, it has been a major public health success, dramatically reducing cases of cervical cancer, and not a single case has been found in women who were fully vaccinated as girls. While these figures are from Scotland, health professionals believe the trend reflects a nationwide issue, with rising post-pandemic health inequalities leaving many children at greater risk.

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

If your child’s in primary school, they’re already learning crucial water safety skills as part of PE. By the end of Year 6, all children should be able to:Swim 25 metres unaidedUse a range of swimming strokesPerform safe self-rescue in different water situationsThese sessions aim to build both capability and confidence – whether your child is in a local pool, paddling in a stream or jumping waves at the seaside.