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Kids Week – when under 16s go free to the best shows in London – has been extended to 28 August to 3 September.

Leading charities and their patrons back a call for the families of children with severe disabilities or special educational needs to apply immediately for a Home Access package with assistive technology before the Government’s Home Access programme closes.

Over the course of the summer, at four of the UK's major festivals, Save the Children is aiming to see over 10,000 kites flown in support of their EVERY ONE campaign. By flying a kite high over the heads of the crowds, festival goers will be helping to raise awareness of Afghanistan, the country where children currently face the worst chance of survival anywhere in the world. 

For thousands of children and young people who dread summer sleepovers and holidays because they wet the bed, help is at hand this year thanks to a new awareness-raising campaign. ERIC, the UK charity that supports families with childhood continence problems, launches its "Banish the Wee Horror" campaign.

For a great day out why not visit Merriments Gardens in Hurst Green, East Sussex and learn how to look after the wildlife in your garden.

The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, is inviting mums to join its team of Autism Angels this summer and take part in the adidas women’s 5k challenge  on Sunday 5 September to help raise funds for autism.

The Baby Expo Show is a exhibition for parents and parents-to-be and takes place at Brighton Racecourse on 27 June 2010. Admittance is free but you have to pre-register for tickets

Son or daughter returning from university with too many suitcases? Travelling abroad and don't want to pay all the excess airline fees? Need to get to a UK destination without the hassle of cases and bags? Then try Carry My Luggage, a service that takes the pain out of transporting your luggage.

Parenting Without Tears has a new addition!

Unpaid childcare arrangements between friends will be legally exempt from Ofsted registration and inspection under new UK legislation announced 18 March 2010.

For girls aged 12 to 18 who began the HPV vaccination programme in autumn 2009, the third and final jab is due spring 2010. See what you need to know about cervical cancer and HPV – the facts and figures.

The national charity, STEPS, is hoping their Baby Hip Health Week  13 to 19 March 2010 will help raise awareness amongst parents and health professionals of the vital need to check babies' hips during the first few weeks of life to prevent unnecessary pain and disability in later years – and they are asking you to help raise funds by hosting a tea party.

The Blue Peter awards have been recognising and celebrating the best authors, the most creative illustrators and the greatest reads for children since 2000.
 

Actress Patsy Palmer is lending her support to CLIC Sargent’s fun-packed fundraising event for mums of all ages. The actress is the face of Yummy Mummy Week 2010, which this year has moved to 6 to 14 March in celebration of Mother’s Day (Sunday 14 March).

The Alton Towers Resort is offering families the chance to help banish the winter blues with a series of Street Dance weekends – led by Britain’s Got Talent 2009 winners, Diversity. Plus Parenting Without Tears has a family pass to be won.

The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW) in Haldon Forest Park, Devon needs to raise £20,000 by mid-March in order to a receive match-funding grant

Well done to UK schools and families for helping to make a difference to children in Africa by donating to the Shoe Aid for Africa Campaign.