Research indicates that most toddler foods in supermarkets are ultra-processed and often fail to meet WHO nutritional standards, raising concerns about early eating habits and health. A new analysis of toddler foods on supermarket shelves suggests that parents may be…
Educators and parents are adopting ‘The Invisible Backpack’ metaphor to support children in recognising and coping with anxiety, fostering a sense of safety and belonging in schools amid increasing emotional challenges. Before children even step through the school gates, many…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a public consultation on the classification of vaccine recommendations, seeking to enhance communication and align with international best practices amid ongoing vaccine policy scrutiny. The US Department of Health and…
Early Childhood Ireland warns that waiting lists for childcare places for children under three have reached over 46,000, urging the Government to prioritise pay parity and staffing support in Budget 2027 to prevent further sector decline. Early Childhood Ireland has…
A new study suggests tailored interventions, focusing on parental self-efficacy, may improve outcomes for adolescents with anorexia nervosa who show slow weight gain early in treatment, challenging one-size-fits-all approaches. Family-based treatment remains the leading psychological approach for adolescents with anorexia…
As family routines become increasingly hectic, parents are prioritising organic, low-sugar snacks that are convenient, nutritious, and appealing to children, with a focus on simplicity and real ingredients amidst the rise of portable options. For parents juggling work, school runs…
Recent guidance highlights that understanding newborn feeding patterns in the initial days can ease parental anxiety, emphasising early skin-to-skin contact, diaper output, and recognising signs of lactogenesis II to optimise breastfeeding success. Breastfeeding in the first 48 hours after birth…
Columnist Todd Howey urges parents to keep their cool during youth games, warning that anger and criticism can harm children, officials, and the spirit of sport itself. Parents who shout instructions, criticise officials, or turn youth games into personal battles…
As children approach their second birthday, transitioning from bottles to open cups enhances oral-motor control, independence, and proper posture , essentielles for healthy growth and speech development. Around a child’s first birthday, feeding begins to change in important ways. They…
Babies reach crawling milestones at varied times, with many paths to mobility. Experts emphasise that movement style and timing are less important than overall development and safety, offering reassurance to parents navigating this stage. Most babies begin crawling somewhere between…
