ProPublica reports that the US Centre for SafeSport’s limited authority and procedural delays may be leaving young athletes exposed to abuse despite efforts to safeguard them within Olympic-linked sports frameworks. Parents trying to navigate youth sport often face a system…
As climate concerns dominate the minds of young people worldwide, organisations like Force of Nature are providing vital communal support, transforming climate anxiety into practical activism amid a backdrop of global instability. For Eliza Sullivan-Tailyour, the feeling that the world…
As children settle into early years settings during autumn, practitioners emphasise the importance of consistent routines, secure attachments, and close collaboration with families to support smooth transitions and minimise distress during this second phase of adjustment. By October and November,…
Research from Türkiye reveals that fathers’ attitudes and participation significantly influence mothers’ breastfeeding practices, suggesting a need for more inclusive family support strategies to meet global health targets. A new study from Türkiye suggests that breastfeeding is shaped less by…
Chartwells has collaborated with Tesco and the British Nutrition Foundation to make healthy eating more appealing for children through a new playful campaign centred on a fruit and veg challenge, aiming to combat low fruit and vegetable consumption among school-aged…
Bedtime struggles are often misinterpreted as defiance, but experts say they reflect children’s emotional needs. Recognising these signals can help parents foster reassurance and routine for calmer nights. Bedtime resistance is often mistaken for defiance, but for many children it…
As the new sports season begins, experts warn of a surge in injuries among young athletes, emphasising the importance of proper training, recognition of subtle pain signals, and early intervention to safeguard children’s growth and wellbeing. As autumn sport gets…
A recent study uncovers the nuanced effects of parental social comparisons on Chinese teenagers, highlighting how upward and downward comparisons uniquely impact their relationships, authenticity, and school adjustment. Chinese adolescents who feel their parents are constantly comparing them with others…
A comprehensive Japanese cohort study reveals how immune-signalling proteins and placental DNA methylation patterns can predict the persistence or remission of food allergies in children, offering new insights into early diagnosis and personalised treatment. A Japanese birth-cohort study has taken…
New research highlights how infants’ ability to distinguish sounds becomes specialised by their first birthday, driven by interaction and environment, with lasting effects on language learning in adulthood. A baby in Tokyo, Nairobi or Oslo begins life with a remarkably…
