The government says schools, colleges and community services will provide earlier mental health support as ministers seek to reduce pressure on overstretched specialist services. The government has said children, teenagers and adults should be able to get mental health help…
A Stanford Medicine study warns that staffing shortages, limited kitchens, higher ingredient costs and fragile supply chains could complicate California’s plan to remove ultra-processed foods from public school menus. California’s push to remove ultra-processed foods from public school menus could…
The nasal-spray flu vaccine may spare children the distress of an injection, but current evidence does not show it protects better than the standard jab and eligibility restrictions still apply. As Taiwan begins its publicly funded flu vaccination campaign, the…
A study of more than 5,500 young people found that higher daily step counts were associated with fewer emotional, behavioural and attention difficulties a year later, with the strongest link among those taking at least 12,000 steps. A large study…
A shortage of residential care places is leaving children who do not need acute psychiatric treatment in hospital wards, consuming scarce beds and cutting them off from school and normal life. Portugal’s child protection and mental health systems are under…
Researchers are urging museums to use guided play and hands-on exhibits to help children aged three to eight develop curiosity, confidence and early scientific thinking. Children’s museums and science centres are being urged to do more than entertain very young…
The actor says his diagnosis helped explain years of struggles he had blamed on personal failings, as experts outline why ADHD often goes unrecognised until adulthood. Simon Pegg has said a recent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis helped explain a…
Sudden mood changes, clinginess, repetitive habits and unexplained physical complaints may signal that a child is struggling with school-related stress. Parents should watch for abrupt changes in a child’s mood or habits, as these can be early signs that school…
Six-item versions of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory retained much of the longer test’s reliability in Turkish adolescents, but researchers say further validation is needed before clinical use. Turkish researchers have developed and tested shorter versions of one of the best-known…
From First Orchard to Outfoxed!, the best preschool games are short, hands-on and designed to teach social and problem-solving skills without feeling like lessons. For parents looking to build a game shelf that children will actually use, the best preschool…
