Parenthood can bring feelings of being unprepared for our child’s needs. Parents are often left on their own. Out of their depth with children’s behaviour and disorder issues, a leaflet does not replace a 1-2-1 support package. Direct action, guidance for child and parent. No need to wait for a certificate or diagnosis JWT can help you and your child now.   JWT offers a range of parental programmes of support and education . From birth, what to expect going home after birth,

The UK has the  highest prevalence of allergic conditions in the world , with numbers rising sharply over the last two decades. In 2004, around  20% of the population  lived with one or more allergic conditions; by 2010 this had escalated to  44% . Today,  1 in 4 adults  and  1 in 8 children  are affected by allergic rhinitis.   Allergy UK calls this a “modern epidemic”.   Food allergies are particularly concerning, affecting  5–8% of children . Symptoms often begin with ski

Why Children, Can’t Afford anymore Medical, Parental, Societal Blindness   Birth Trauma: The Silent Crisis Every year, thousands of families silently carry the weight of birth trauma. For too long, a mother’s influences have been dismissed as “baby blues” or “just hormones.” But the truth is clear: ignoring birth trauma comes with staggering health costs for parents, for children and society. I wrote about this crisis in my women’s and children’s health book ‘Pregnancy & Birt

The contact between mother and child should not be interrupted immediately after birth.  Those few moments (30-60minutes) are very important. The first 15 minutes, when oxytocin is apparent and the love hormone is being released, are critical for bonding and recognition.    Many trials have shown the benefits of a baby being left with mum to bond after birth. However because of the high levels of clinical intervention today, this no longer happens in many cases.    o   Shown

What Parents Need to Know - The Scope of the Problem Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions. Global  prevalence :  Eczema  affects approximately 10% to 20% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide. (National Eczema Association). | Around  1 in 5 children  in the UK (and globally up to 20% under age 11) are affected. ·  It often begins before age 5, with 60% of cases starting in infancy. · Symptoms include red, itchy, inflamed

Constipation in infants and children are often dismissed as “just digestive discomfort.” Yet, it plays a crucial role in skin health and conditions like eczema. The body eliminates waste through the bowel, kidneys, lungs and skin. When excretion is blocked or slowed as in constipation, toxins and waste products are redirected, often showing up as  skin inflammation, rashes, or eczema flare-ups . Unfortunately our understanding or assessment of excretion can be limited in pare