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If we define a child's self-esteem as their overall sense of self-worth, confidence and personal value, then instilling a healthy and positive self-esteem in our children is paramount. Below are 12 tips on how parents can positively build their children's self esteem. If you are a parent: - 1. Make sure your child feels special and make time to play with your child. Undivided attention, even for short periods, makes children feel special. Most of us parents are extremely busy and often engaged in all manner of work and domestic responsibilities. Therefore making time to really play with our children or do something fun together (requiring our full attention) tells them that they...

Autism Diagnosis Survey in the UK – During November 2013 Anna Kennedy Online carried out an online survey asking the thoughts and opinions of both individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and parents and carers who care for someone on the Autistic Spectrum. The largest UK survey of its kind, 2000 people completed the Autism Diagnosis Survey. One of the key factors expressed by parents on Anna Kennedy Online was the length of time in having to wait to gain a diagnosis with over half the respondents claiming that they had to wait over five years. This is particularly frustrating for parents who are usually the first ones to pick up the...

The National Literacy Trust is to launch a new research project into literacy in the early years. The aim is to better understand literacy development among three- to five-year-olds. In June 2013, the National Literacy Trust launches its survey research investigating parent, school and practitioner literacy practices concerning children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, ages 3 to 5. As well as examining literacy practices at home and at school, the role of technology in early years literacy will also be explored. Pearson who funds the research plan to run surveys on an annual basis to track changes over time and help build a continuous picture of early years literacy in the UK.   For more...