Children helped by therapy dogs
A PAIR of dogs are helping Axarquia children to overcome difficulties in learning and emotional development. Alicia MartÃn Cruz, who has a Masters in animal-assisted
90% of Spanish children and teens eating more saturated fat than recommended
The shock findings were made by the Estudio Enalia, which concluded that the high levels were provoked by overconsumption of animal and processed products
Antibiotic resistant bacteria on the rise in Spain
Spain now has one of the highest resistance to antibiotics
Moving exhibition of art by Syrian children raising money in Barcelona
Art by Syrian refugee children being sold in Barcelona to benefit the artists
Kangaroo Carers: Ready to hop to it
The Kangaroo team offers a wide range of helpful services
Spanish children encouraged to cycle to school
Biker generation
Divorce and separation in Spain: What happens to the family home?
The family home - whether jointly or privately owned by one partner - becomes the asset that is the subject of the greatest disputes
Santa’s list for kids
We can’t leave Santa scratching his beard over what to buy. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s top of their Christmas wishlists
City Salud website to teach children about nutrition and hygiene
A new Spanish website is teaching children how to improve their health.
Spanish children’s health hit by eating alone, study says
Eating alone could damage kids’ health
Spanish psychologist says that iPads affect kids’ development
Psychologist Carla Domecq has stated that kids under seven years old should not watch television or look at screens
Children and the elderly warned of health risks as Spain basks in heatwave
People across the country are being urged to remain indoors
Children’s brain power linked to time spent in ‘green spaces’, says Barcelona study
Children urged to get out of the classroom as Barcelona study links green space to brain power
BREAKING: Children evacuated after fire breaks out near Fuengirola school
Children have reportedly been evacuated to the tennis club
Kids educated about sex abuse more likely to report it
Children educated about sexual abuse from an early age are more likely to report it
British Eggcursions
THIS week I started back at school after the Easter break, and normality, for now, has returned. I wanted to stay in Granada over Easter
UPDATE: Family of four found dead in Gibraltar
A family of four have been found dead in Gibraltar according to early reports
Mijas town hall to offer young golfers free classes
Children aged between five and 16 will be treated to top training tips throughout March and April without charge
Grounding children is a thing of the past
iPad or Kindle bans look to be enforced instead
Stand and deliver!
Stagecoach Spain - where tomorrow’s stars graduate with a ring of confidence
Get educated: The Olive Press guide to schooling in Spain
Choosing the right schools for your kids can be a problem of algebraic proportions for parents newly-arrived on the Costa del Sol. Imogen Calderwood has
Things to consider when facing a divorce abroad
The top five things to consider abroad to dodge a difficult break-up, writes Frank Arndt, Managing Partner of Paradigm Family Law
Cadiz former Salesian college director to be tried for alleged sexual abuse of 12 children
A Salesian priest is to stand trial for allegedly sexually abusing 12 children between the age of 12 and 14
Santa’s list of Christmas present dos and don’ts for children
The Olive Press are here to help you figure out what to get your kids for Christmas
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy increases lung damage risk
Children of mothers exposed to traffic pollution during pregnancy are more likely to suffer impaired lung function
Child poverty rises in Andalucia
The number of children living in poverty in Spain has grown by 8% since the economic crisis began in 2008