Sorry Gisele, breast is not always best
Lara Williams: Not all mothers feel that breastfeeding 'is the most natural thing in the world'. Women must be allowed to make their own choices
Food Dudes should be in every school
Neville Rigby: It's won the praise of experts for getting kids to eat fruit and veg. So why is this great scheme being largely eschewed in Britain?
Why barefoot is best for children
Most parents would balk at the idea of toddlers in high heels, but what about sandals or trainers? Some experts now believe that all shoes are best avoided in childhood, says Sam Murphy
Stop this slut-shaming
Laurie Penny: The word sexualisation is a troubling cultural shorthand – it sends girls an unhelpful message
Don’t take offence if we lecture you on how to stay alive and healthy
Steve Field: In an excoriating critique, Britain's leading GP says we, not the state, must take responsibility for our wellbeing
Parents of obese children may be guilty of neglect
Child health experts say 'parental failure' over diet and exercise becomes a child protection issue
When’s the best time to have a baby?
More women than ever are giving birth in their 40s. Lucy Atkins had hers in her 30s. But what about her contemporaries?
Embarrassing Bodies: Kids (Channel 4)
I'm sure it's a good idea to get rid of the stigma of embarrassing kids' illnesses, I'm just not sure I want to be involved, thank you, says Sam Wollaston
Louis Theroux on America’s Medicated Kids
The documentary maker always sees the other side of the story, even when its parents drugging their kids