Grade 8 pupils in the UAE are due to receive their first HPV vaccine dose on 27 October, but schools say students must have parental consent and meet medical eligibility requirements. Schools in the United Arab Emirates have begun telling…
The rising cost of a nutritious diet is pushing Nigerian households towards cheaper staples, but careful planning and local foods can help preserve variety and essential nutrients. A healthy plate in Nigeria is becoming harder to afford, and for many…
Licensing, clinical qualifications, personalised care and aftercare plans can help families distinguish a credible teen treatment centre from one that relies on reassuring marketing. When families begin searching for residential help for a teenager, they are often already running on…
The U.S. Center for SafeSport says regular conversations, clear team expectations and early action can help children speak up about bullying and create safer sporting environments. Parents of children who play sport are being urged to treat bullying as a…
The US Center for SafeSport has issued a six-point checklist urging families, coaches and young athletes to spot warning signs, encourage early conversations and respond quickly to bullying. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is urging parents to take a more…
The proposed budget increases preschool funding in real terms and targets long-standing gaps in VTF centres, JUNJI kindergartens and Local Public Education Services. Chile’s proposed 2027 budget for early childhood education marks a meaningful shift towards the country’s youngest children,…
Nutritionist Ana Rita Sousa warns that inconsistent nursery menus can undermine healthy eating habits at home, while exposing babies and toddlers to sugary products, processed foods and choking risks. Many parents discover that once a child starts nursery, control over…
A King’s College London study found that most 17-year-olds likely to have a mental health disorder were not diagnosed by NHS services, with girls and ethnic minority young people facing a wider gap. A new King’s College London study suggests…
A US study found that adolescents who walked more reported fewer mental health problems a year later, although the observational research cannot prove that walking caused the benefit. A new study led by King’s College London suggests that, for young…
From returning eye contact to reaching for a familiar cuddle, small everyday behaviours can reveal the trusted relationships helping babies feel secure. Babies often reveal their strongest attachments in small, easy-to-miss ways. Developmental researchers say those early bonds are built…
