Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
The Supreme Court of India has cautioned parents against overloading children with extracurricular activities, emphasising the importance of home conversations and values for healthier childhood development. In a child custody hearing, the Supreme Court of India has warned parents against…
New studies from Australia, Hungary and Britain reveal a growing concern over exercise becoming a compulsive behaviour, linking it to mental health issues and social pressures, prompting calls for balanced routines and awareness. A new line of research from Australia,…
As teenagers face increased academic and social pressures, new studies emphasise the significance of establishing routines and granting autonomy to foster healthy habits and ease stress during the challenging move to secondary school. Parents of teenagers often talk about balance,…
A new season-long study reveals that highly committed adolescent swimmers face a heightened risk of burnout, with enthusiasm masking warning signs of physical and emotional exhaustion , prompting a reevaluation of how motivation and recovery are balanced in competitive sports.…
Child health experts are raising concerns over excessive video gaming, highlighting its potential to impact behaviour, academic performance, and social skills, amid calls for balanced screen time and family engagement. Excessive video gaming is drawing renewed attention from child health…
Emerging evidence suggests that poor oral health may silently undermine athletes’ sleep, eating, and recovery, prompting calls for integrated dental care in elite training routines. The mouth is often left out of conversations about fitness, but sports dentistry suggests that…
ProPublica reports that the US Centre for SafeSport’s limited authority and procedural delays may be leaving young athletes exposed to abuse despite efforts to safeguard them within Olympic-linked sports frameworks. Parents trying to navigate youth sport often face a system…
As the new sports season begins, experts warn of a surge in injuries among young athletes, emphasising the importance of proper training, recognition of subtle pain signals, and early intervention to safeguard children’s growth and wellbeing. As autumn sport gets…
As the new school year begins, health experts highlight how poorly fitted and overloaded backpacks can lead to short-term discomfort and potentially long-term back issues for children, urging parents to consider proper load management and backpack features. As the new…
A long-term Finnish study reveals that children with more cumulative screen time tend to perform better on cognitive tests as teenagers, challenging the notion that screens diminish young minds, and emphasising content and activity types over sheer hours spent online.…
A recent Norwegian study indicates that frequent, sustained exercise significantly reduces the risk of common mental disorders among university students, highlighting the importance of incorporating regular movement into student routines. Infrequent exercise appears to be linked with a greater risk…
Parents and coaches can transform tryout anxiety into a positive experience for children by modelling calm, focusing on effort, and maintaining steady expectations, with simple routines and supportive conversations making a significant difference. Tryout nerves are almost inevitable, and that…
