Adopting reusable containers, planning balanced meals, and involving children are transforming the way families approach plastic-free school lunches, making sustainability easier and more appealing than ever. Packing a plastic-free school lunch does not have to mean making life harder for…
A four-week breathing-based programme implemented in schools has shown to enhance social connectedness among adolescent girls with high levels of childhood adversity, offering a low-cost approach to support mental wellbeing. A simple breathing programme delivered at school may help teenagers…
A recent Norwegian study indicates that frequent, sustained exercise significantly reduces the risk of common mental disorders among university students, highlighting the importance of incorporating regular movement into student routines. Infrequent exercise appears to be linked with a greater risk…
A UK-wide maternal RSV vaccination programme has halved intensive care admissions for infants under six months, offering promising signs of effectiveness in protecting newborns from severe respiratory infections during their first winter season. The introduction of the maternal RSV vaccination…
Parents and coaches can transform tryout anxiety into a positive experience for children by modelling calm, focusing on effort, and maintaining steady expectations, with simple routines and supportive conversations making a significant difference. Tryout nerves are almost inevitable, and that…
A new study reveals nearly one in five US adolescents and young adults are turning to AI chatbots for mental health advice, prompting warnings over safety, misinformation, and privacy issues as usage rapidly increases among young people seeking support outside…
Experts suggest that creating familiar, manageable, and playful school lunches can improve eating habits for fussy children, emphasising the importance of patience, variety, and involvement without pressure. Packing a lunch for a fussy eater can feel like a daily test…
A new proposal to relax federal Head Start standards could lead to larger classes, less qualified teachers, and reduced protections for children with disabilities, according to a recent analysis highlighting concerns from advocates and researchers. If the Trump administration’s proposal…
National Breastfeeding Month highlights the crucial role of practical support, culturally responsive guidance, and workplace policies in making breastfeeding more successful and accessible for families worldwide. Every August, National Breastfeeding Month invites a wider look at an issue often treated…
A new study indicates that a warm and responsive parent-baby relationship in the first months can help mitigate the risk of ADHD associated with maternal inflammation during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of early emotional bonds alongside genetic and environmental factors.…
