Rising depression, bullying and cyberbullying figures are prompting calls for routine wellbeing checks, more counsellors and stronger peer support in Malaysian schools. Malaysia’s debate over school performance is increasingly colliding with a harder truth: for many pupils, academic pressure is…
A study of more than 15,000 infants found no statistically significant difference between vaccination during pregnancy and post-birth nirsevimab in preventing RSV infection or hospitalisation. A new study suggests that two approaches to protecting babies from respiratory syncytial virus, or…
Evidence from schools suggests allowing girls to wear PE kit throughout the day could improve participation, comfort and wellbeing, prompting calls to rethink uniform rules in Wales. Professor Leigh Robinson, chair of Cymru Women’s Sport, has argued that schools can…
New limits on packaged food, healthier school meals and expanded weight-management services form part of a UAE campaign responding to high levels of excess salt, sugar, fat and obesity. The United Arab Emirates has stepped up its campaign against poor…
Most reactions to the MMR jab are mild and temporary, but parents should know when delayed symptoms require medical help. Many parents worry about what may happen after a child receives the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, especially if a…
As pre-K expands inside elementary schools, leadership programmes in Washington and Chicago are helping principals rethink classrooms, play and the needs of their youngest pupils. Elementary school principals are often expected to lead classrooms they have never been trained to…
Children aged nine months to 10 years can receive free measles and rubella vaccinations nationwide, with no documents required, as Egypt seeks to maintain high immunisation coverage. Egypt has launched a nationwide vaccination drive against measles and rubella, with the…
Respectful language, better timing and a willingness to apologise can help stepdads turn recurring household conflict into stronger relationships and greater trust. Resolving tensions in a blended family is less about avoiding disagreement than about handling it well. As the…
As written exams begin, headspace Dubbo is urging students and families to focus on connection, perspective and support through the uncertainty of results and life after school. As October Mental Health Month draws to a close, Dubbo students are sitting…
Renan Santana spends days building trust with autistic children who find ordinary haircuts overwhelming, helping families reclaim an everyday routine. For Renan Santana, a haircut for a child on the autism spectrum is rarely just a haircut. It can take…
