A 30-year Australian study of more than 1,000 people found that stronger cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood was associated with a lower likelihood of depression in adulthood, although it could not establish cause and effect. A long-running Australian cohort study suggests…
A Düsseldorf court has ruled that schools cannot keep children with disabilities or chronic illnesses off class trips based only on general safety concerns, placing the burden on schools to find workable arrangements. A Düsseldorf court has reinforced that schools…
Simple swaps can keep family favourites such as pasta, tacos and stir-fries on the menu, but strict gluten avoidance requires careful label checks and protection against cross-contact. A weeknight dinner does not have to become a full-scale kitchen project just…
Persistent or escalating aggression may reflect trauma, stress, developmental difficulties or other mental health concerns. Experts advise parents to combine firm boundaries with empathy and seek professional help when behaviour threatens safety or disrupts daily life. Repeated aggression in children…
From catching a ball to crawling under a table, real-world movement helps children develop coordination, spatial awareness and social skills that digital play cannot fully replicate. There is a familiar moment in many homes when a screen feels less like…
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given together this autumn, but differing guidance on who should receive the COVID jab is leaving families to weigh clinical advice and personal choice. As autumn settles over north-east Ohio, health officials are again…
A CDC report highlights the continuing risks linked to unsafe sleep, as experts urge families to follow the ABCs: alone, on their back and in a clear crib or bassinet. October’s observance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Awareness Month has…
Millions of Nigerian children are facing wasting, stunting and underweight, while inflation, insecurity and poor food systems are also fuelling a rise in overweight and obesity. Nigeria’s nutrition crisis is deepening as experts warn that millions of children are growing…
Guidance from Hong Kong’s Department of Health and international child-health organisations outlines how babies can move safely from milk feeds to varied, textured family foods while continuing to receive breast milk or formula. Introducing solids is one of the biggest…
A Norwegian study suggests that conflict between teenagers and their fathers may reduce the likelihood of later receiving specialist mental health support, even after other factors are taken into account. A new Norwegian study suggests that conflict between teenagers and…
