Jail warning for north-east residents who buy alcohol for children
People buying booze for children could be jailed for three months, police have warned.
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Gordon Brown-led inquiry wants law changes to protect children in war
A major inquiry led by former prime minister Gordon Brown has called for international law changes to better protect children trapped in war zones.
Mother’s voice smoke alarm better at waking children: study
The familiar sound of a mother’s voice is more likely to rouse a sleeping child than the high-pitched wailing of a smoke alarm, a new study has shown.
People in Aberdeen donate more to children charities than any other
A new report compiled by a third sector organisation has shown that people in Aberdeen donate more money to children’s charities than other causes.
Gogglebox star Sandra Martin calls on north-east fans to help terminally ill kids
Sandra's currently in rehearsals for the Snow Queen pantomime at the Tivoli Theatre, but is spending her down time crocheting blankets for sick kids.
Travelling with a newborn – the dos and don’ts
Bundling a group of adults into the car is easy – sit up, belt up, and shut up. When it’s a newborn baby, though, things get more in-depth.
‘Thomas fly, Thomas die’: Doctor’s warning after north-east baby falls ill on holiday
A north-east mum told today how her family holiday in Turkey turned “terrifying” after her baby son was hospitalised with suspected pneumonia.
Smacking plans backed by less than a third of people, poll suggests
Less than a third of voters back plans to ban the smacking of children in Scotland, a poll suggests.
Here are the life lessons parents tried and horribly failed to teach their kids
Whether you’re a parent, a sibling or a childminder, we can all relate to the moment of trying to teach something to a stubborn baby who is absolutely having none of it.
Charity aims to double number of children it helps
A children’s charity has launched a campaign to double the number of youngsters it supports over the next five years.
Under-fives spending more time on tablets and phones, report finds
Three out of four children aged under five have access to a computer or mobile device, according to a study.
Understanding ‘science of conflict’ could help all teenagers and families
Online tools aimed at preventing youth homelessness could be used to help teens and their parents communicate better.
Nursery helps spruce up Aberdeen hospice playroom
Nursery pupils helped to bring a splash of colour to an Aberdeen hospice as they opened a new playroom.
Scottish Government has not taken decisive steps tackling child poverty – report
The Scottish Government has not taken the “decisive steps” needed to tackle child poverty, campaigners have said, with a quarter of youngsters living in families that are struggling to get by.
Warning after strangers contact north-east children on Fortnite to ask for addresses
Strangers are contacting north-east primary pupils online and asking for their home addresses, an internet safety group today warned.
Squats and lunges could be key to cutting child obesity – study
Encouraging children to do squats and lunges could play an important role in helping tackle obesity, scientists believe.
Adoption decisions not made ‘hastily’, research finds
Adopting a child in Scotland takes approximately two to three years, despite the Scottish Government having made an “explicit commitment” to making permanent arrangements for such children as early as possible, an academic has said.
Former Calais jungle camp children to be granted right to remain in UK
Children from the former Calais jungle camp are set to be granted the right to remain in the UK.
Charity plans expansion to provide safe surgery for children around world
A charity has announced plans to build 15 more operating rooms to provide access to safe surgery for children in low and middle income countries.
Christmas gift appeal for Aberdeen’s premature babies
With the festive season steadily approaching, a group has already started preparation work to provide Aberdeen's newborns with presents.
Smacking ban legislation lodged at Holyrood
Legislation aimed at banning the smacking of children in Scotland has been published at Holyrood.
46% of children worry about return to school due to bullying
Almost half of children have worried about returning to class after school holidays because of bullying, according to a poll.
Video games introduce children to classical music, research reveals
Video games have become a major influence when it comes to introducing children to classical music, research has found.
Here’s how to survive the back-to-school road rush
The initial back-to-school period is always stressful, not least because of the term-time rush on the roads.
Plans to open new mental health centre for children in Aberdeen
NHS Grampian has announced it plans to open a new mental health centre for children and young people in Aberdeen.
Adults are confessing what they would do if back in the first year of school
Reception, year one, kindergarten – whatever you call those early days of the education system, the memories last a lifetime.
Toddlers survive two days in wreckage after car crash kills their mother
A pair of toddlers have survived two days in the wreck of a car after it crashed and killed their mother.
Aberdeen mum tells how she laughed so hard at HMT panto she went into labour
Nicola Beaton knows just how funny His Majesty’s panto can be... because last year she laughed so much she went into labour.
Aberdeen community centre group appeals for children’s clothes donations
An appeal for donations has been launched by an Aberdeen community centre group.
How to keep the kids entertained with simple science: 4 easy projects from TheDadLab
The summer holidays can seem like a lifetime as parents struggle to keep younger children entertained.