Simple activities such as play dough, spray bottles, clothespins and threading games can help preschool children build the grip and pinch strength needed for writing, cutting and self-care. Many preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing the same problem: children are…
A new crop of one-pan and one-pot recipes promises lighter, family-friendly suppers without separate meals for parents and children. Home cooks looking for healthier suppers that still please a table full of mixed appetites are likely to appreciate a growing…
Florida officials are considering removing school and childcare entry requirements for hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib and pneumococcal vaccines, despite warnings that lower coverage could increase the risk of outbreaks. Florida health officials are weighing a proposal that would end school…
Wholegrain, sourdough and sprouted-grain loaves can offer more fibre and nutrients, but experts say shoppers should trust the ingredients list and nutrition panel over front-of-pack promises. Bread can look wholesome on the shelf and still be far less nutritious than…
Repeated humiliation, exclusion and teasing can be as damaging as physical violence, with anxiety, illness and falling grades among the warning signs adults may miss. School bullying is often thought of as a matter of bruises or broken possessions, but…
A study of 5,755 Ugandan children finds malaria and anaemia are linked more closely than separate statistical analyses suggest, strengthening the case for integrated health programmes. A new analysis from Uganda suggests that anaemia and malaria in young children are…
Brazil has intensified case-finding, contact tracing and vaccination after recording 52 imported measles cases this year, as outbreaks push infections across the Americas to their highest levels in years. Brazil has stepped up surveillance and vaccination against measles as the…
Research challenges the claim that rewards, routines and consequences cannot work for children with ADHD or autism, while highlighting the need for compassionate, individually adapted support. Behavioural approaches are often dismissed in parent forums and online support groups for children…
Regular milk removal, a good latch and early professional support are more reliable ways to protect breastfeeding supply than supplements or so-called galactagogues. For many new mothers, worries about milk supply surface in the first weeks of breastfeeding, especially when…
A long-term study of nearly 26,000 people found that regular consumption of sugary drinks from adolescence into adulthood was associated with a greater risk of hypertension, while whole fruit, water and milk were linked with lower estimated risk. A large…
