Studies of almost 2,000 milk samples suggest supplementation changes some nutrients while leaving much of breast milk stable, and could make milk a non-invasive window into mammary gland function. Two new studies published in Science are adding detail to a…
A new requirement taking effect in November 2027 will give full-time preschool educators dedicated time for lesson planning, paperwork and work with families, as the sector faces mounting workload and staffing pressures. Singapore will require all full-time pre-school teachers to…
Clinical psychologist Dr Edith Shiro explains how unresolved stress can spill into family conflict , and why a five-minute repair can help rebuild connection. Parents often think a sharp response is about the moment in front of them , the…
Spanish researchers found that people with long-term musical training responded faster and had fewer lapses in attention, although the cross-sectional study cannot prove that lessons caused the advantage. Formal musical training is linked to better attention and vigilance from childhood…
A 16-day study of Singapore schoolchildren found that those who slept less during the week and tried to catch up at weekends felt sleepier and less positive, despite showing no clear decline in brief cognitive tests. A study of Singapore…
New Food Safety Authority of Ireland guidance says fortified alternatives may be suitable in some cases, but most teenagers should avoid treating plant-based drinks as a nutritional equivalent to cow’s milk. Ireland’s food safety watchdog has advised that teenagers should…
A three-year study of 1,821 Chinese children found that smartphone problems either declined or intensified, with family and peer pressures shaping early risk before emotional difficulties became more prominent. A new study in the British Journal of Psychology suggests that…
Hospital admissions among Danish babies aged under six months fell from an average of 1,128 to 296 after pregnant women were offered RSV vaccination, researchers say. Denmark’s new RSV vaccination programme for pregnant women appears to have delivered a swift…
Ireland’s food safety watchdog has issued its first dietary guidance for nine- to 18-year-olds, urging balanced nutrition during puberty and cautioning against protein powders and non-soya dairy alternatives. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued its first scientific dietary…
Physical outbursts can signal stress, developmental challenges or wider conflict at home. Experts recommend prioritising safety, identifying triggers and repairing relationships after the crisis. Conflict between children and parents is common, but when it turns physical it can unsettle a…
