The nanny state strikes again with the news that a Hampshire children’s centre has banned parents from drinking tea or coffee because of the threat it poses to toddlers.

Apparently mums and dads attending Mill Hill Children’s centre in Waterlooville are restricted to drinking only cold drinks at the weekly sessions. The centre’s co-ordinator was quoted saying that they felt it was a sensible way of keeping children safe.

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How can children’s service providers engage with dads? I know, let’s do sports! The ultimate aim may be to encourage fathers to read more with their kids but tag something sporting onto the session and men will come…

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