Right Start Online - Parenting advice for young families

Right Start Online - Parenting advice for young families Right Start Online is the go-to destination for parents of children aged 6 months to 7 years. The children aren’t forgotten either!

It delivers an essential mix of informed editorial on all those issues close to parents’ hearts, including Learning, Health, Psychology and Lifestyle features. The Right Start Awards Guide is available annually in the run up to Christmas, providing an essential shopping guide to toys, books, games and baby essential products plus much more, for busy parents in the seasonal rush! Each month there i

s a new activity section for them to download and get involved with. Plus look out for our exclusive online competitions.

🍅🥕🥬Nearly half of UK parents would like to see an increase in plant-based food in schools, according to a recent YouGov ...
30/11/2025

🍅🥕🥬Nearly half of UK parents would like to see an increase in plant-based food in schools, according to a recent YouGov survey. Asked whether there should be more learning in school about healthy food choices, 85 per cent of UK parents were in support. More parents with younger children, aged four years and under, tend to agree that schools serving more plant-based meals would make meals healthier.
https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/news/plant-the-way-to-a-healthier-diet

🎂Your child's birthday party should be a joyful milestone, but nearly half of UK parents feel like they're having to com...
28/11/2025

🎂Your child's birthday party should be a joyful milestone, but nearly half of UK parents feel like they're having to compete to throw the most memorable bash ever for their little ones, according to online greetings card retailer Moonpig. https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/news/birthday-blues-2

🥷School run time has been identified as the perfect opportunity for burglars, according to home insurers Homeprotect. Ev...
26/11/2025

🥷School run time has been identified as the perfect opportunity for burglars, according to home insurers Homeprotect. Even if you’re only popping out for a short time, leaving windows and doors unlocked makes your home a prime target for burglars. https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/news/keep-burglars-at-bay

#4 - REGULAR EYE EXAMINATIONSChildren should have their first eye examination before starting school to catch any issue...
21/11/2025

#4 - REGULAR EYE EXAMINATIONS
Children should have their first eye examination before starting school to catch any issues that might interfere with learning. But remember that many eye conditions develop silently, with no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Regular check-ups can catch these issues.

✅Report any changes to your child’s optician immediately – don’t wait for the next checkup.
⚠️Changes in vision may be nothing, or they may be early signs of a more serious issue.
✅The earlier eye conditions are caught, the easier and more effective treatment will be.
https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/eyes-right

#3 - NUTRITION FOR EYE HEALTH🍉🫐🥦🥕Diet is just as important for eye health as it is for the rest of the body. While good...
20/11/2025

#3 - NUTRITION FOR EYE HEALTH
🍉🫐🥦🥕Diet is just as important for eye health as it is for the rest of the body. While good nutrition won’t stop hereditary conditions or offset the damage from UV, it can help prevent and delay other conditions from developing.

✅Antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E are particularly important for neutralising damaging free radicals.
✅Fill plates with colourful fruits and vegetables – the more vibrant, the better!
https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/eyes-right

#2 - UV DAMAGE 🌞Sunny days are great but prolonged exposure to sunshine, specifically UV radiation, can cause serious d...
19/11/2025

#2 - UV DAMAGE 🌞
Sunny days are great but prolonged exposure to sunshine, specifically UV radiation, can cause serious damage to our eyes, just like our skin.
Research suggests that up to 50 per cent of the UV a 60-year-old has been exposed to will have occurred before they were 20!
To protect your children's eyes:
😎 Make sure to get them some quality sunglasses.
😎Look for pairs with 100 per cent UV protection and the CE mark.
✅Remember, UV protection matters even on cloudy days, as those rays easily pe*****te cloud cover.
https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/eyes-right

#1 Eyes right: REDUCING RISKSWhen it comes to children, research suggests that playing outside for at least two hours a...
18/11/2025

#1 Eyes right: REDUCING RISKS
When it comes to children, research suggests that playing outside for at least two hours a day can significantly reduce the risk of developing myopia. The natural light exposure and distant focusing give developing eyes the variety they need.

When we stare at a screen, we often forget to blink. So, it’s important to give our eyes regular screen breaks using the 20/20/20 rule:
🤓every 20 minutes look at something 20 metres away for 20 seconds.
https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/eyes-right

🤓A big increase in screen time in recent years, along with a lack of awareness on how best to care for children’s eyes, ...
17/11/2025

🤓A big increase in screen time in recent years, along with a lack of awareness on how best to care for children’s eyes, is impacting on eye health – and this in turn can affect many aspects of a child’s life, especially performance at school. All this week we'll be sharing some useful advice with help from Zachary Smith, optometrist at Midland Eye. https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/eyes-right

#4 COPING STRATEGIES FOR PARENTSParents need coping strategies too to take the stress out of school. Try:✅A few minutes...
14/11/2025

#4 COPING STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS
Parents need coping strategies too to take the stress out of school. Try:

✅A few minutes of meditation (10-second breathing resets are lifesavers).
✅Watching or reading something funny (laughter really is medicine).
✅Humming: It triggers the production of endorphins and other brain chemicals that improve mood, a simple, science-backed trick!
To read the full article just visit https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/take-the-stress-out-of-school

#3 COPING WITH FRIENDSHIPS & THE PLAYGROUNDMaking new friends or coping in a group of 30+ can feel overwhelming. Give c...
13/11/2025

#3 COPING WITH FRIENDSHIPS & THE PLAYGROUND
Making new friends or coping in a group of 30+ can feel overwhelming. Give children small specific goals:
✅say hello to one person at playtime, or ask another child ‘what's your favourite game?’
✅Teach them to give a compliment, ask questions and avoid talking only about themselves.
⭐️Remember: children don’t need dozens of friends. Sometimes one solid friend is enough to feel secure.
https://www.rightstartonline.co.uk/features/take-the-stress-out-of-school

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Right Start is the must-have online magazine for parents of children aged 6 months to 7 years. It delivers regularly refreshed news and product updates, a Time Out section, and a special mix of expert advice on all those issues close to parents’ hearts: Education, Health, Child Psychology, Consumer and Family Life. The Right Start Awards Guide is available annually in the run up to Christmas, providing an essential shopping guide to toys, books, kids’ software and baby essentials for hard-pressed parents in the seasonal rush! The children aren’t forgotten either! Tumble Tots members can enjoy exclusive printable activity sections featuring favourite kids’ characters, so your child can play, learn and have fun while you enjoy Right Start.