With childhood immunisation rates faltering and exemptions reaching record highs, experts emphasise the critical role of school nurses in reversing the trend through education, counselling, and improved access. School nurses may be one of the most practical tools available to…
A new international study challenges assumptions about how adults perceive the timing of children’s cognitive and behavioural skills, uncovering surprisingly consistent and systematic beliefs across diverse cultures. Parents and teachers often assume they know when a child should be able…
A new trial in Uganda finds that 20 mg daily zinc supplementation can significantly decrease infection rates among young children with sickle cell anaemia, offering a promising, low-cost intervention to improve outcomes. A new randomised trial in Uganda suggests that…
Revisiting the same story night after night in toddler routines enhances language skills, emotional bonds, and early literacy, according to experts and research from health authorities. Reading the same story night after night may feel repetitive to adults, but for…
Teva’s experimental drug ecopipam, a novel dopamine D1 receptor blocker, has received FDA priority review, bringing hope for a new treatment for Tourette syndrome after more than 50 years since the last innovation. The US Food and Drug Administration has…
A rewilding estate in the Scottish Highlands hosts a mental health project empowering teenagers to explore nature-based activities designed to boost resilience and wellbeing, with pupils contributing ideas for outdoor interventions. A rewilding estate in the Scottish Highlands has become…
As GCSEs and A-levels approach, parents can help teens succeed by creating a supportive study environment, planning effectively, and prioritising wellbeing amid the exam pressure. Exam season can put pressure on the whole household, not just the student. As GCSEs…
Lunchbox stickers can support allergy awareness but are insufficient on their own. Experts emphasise the importance of clear, durable labels combined with proper planning, education, and ongoing communication to protect children with food allergies in childcare and school environments. A…
Families seeking the ideal preschool environment should focus on staff stability, learning approaches, health protocols, and communication practices, as new guidance emphasizes transparency and child-centred care. Choosing a childcare centre for a preschool child is one of the most important…
Brazil’s national immunisation drive this weekend aims to boost vaccination coverage among children and teenagers, introducing the new Pneumo 20 vaccine amid renewed concerns over measles and other preventable diseases. Parents and carers in Brazil will have a chance on…
