The US government is exploring significant changes to how childhood vaccines are recommended, amid falling vaccination rates and rising exemption levels, sparking debate over policy direction and public safety. President Donald Trump and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are…
Dr. Ana Kostic at Mount Sinai advances personalised autism therapies by integrating genetics, neuroscience, and biomarker research, focusing on biological subtypes and rare genetic syndromes to develop targeted treatments. Dr. Ana Kostic’s work at Mount Sinai sits at the junction…
SafeSplash’s innovative lesson pathway organises swimming progress into four stages, Comfortable, Capable, Confident and Competitive, focusing on skill acquisition rather than fixed durations, with an emphasis on individual ability and safety milestones. SafeSplash’s lesson pathway is built around a simple…
Simple, minimally invasive strategies can help parents increase their child’s protein intake through familiar foods, supporting growth and development without the stress of demanding dietary changes. Many parents worry that their child is not getting enough protein, but the harder…
Expert guidance highlights the importance of open conversations, routines, and trust in easing children’s transition from home to nursery, fostering confidence rather than perfection. Preparing a child for nursery begins well before the first September morning. The most helpful approach…
A review of 224 popular baby food products in UK supermarkets reveals ongoing concerns over high sugar and salt levels, with many brands falling short of government guidelines, as manufacturers race to meet 2027 regulations. A new analysis suggests that…
California’s move to make transitional kindergarten universal is reshaping childcare enrolment patterns, highlighting challenges for private providers and the workforce amid high costs and shifting business models. California’s move to universal transitional kindergarten is giving many families a free public…
Families are increasingly viewing gap years as a strategic investment to enhance their children’s future prospects, with programs costing up to $95,000 and demand rising for structured, supported options amid concerns over college costs and job market competitiveness. Parents who…
US childhood immunisation rates are declining once again, with coverage for MMR dropping below 95%, threatening to fuel rising outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases, as disparities across states widen. Childhood immunisation rates in the United States have slipped…
Preparations, visual routines, sensory supports and strong home-school partnerships are transforming how children with developmental disabilities start the new school year, making the early days less stressful and more empowering. The start of a new school year can be a…
