A study of more than 66,000 UK Biobank participants found that exposure to Britain’s post-war sugar rationing during gestation and early childhood was associated with a lower risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood. A major British cohort study has…
For children affected by loss, neglect or disrupted attachment, connection and co-regulation may matter more than winning everyday battles. Parenting children who have experienced loss, neglect or disrupted attachment often requires a different instinct from the one many adults were…
Victorian GPs and nurse practitioners can now continue stimulant treatment without applying for a permit, provided patients have a valid instruction from an authorised specialist. Victoria has made it easier for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to continue stimulant…
The WHO says uneven immunisation and a shortfall of almost 40% in eradication funding are leaving vulnerable communities exposed, despite vaccination campaigns reaching 168 million children. The World Health Organization has warned that funding shortages and uneven vaccination coverage are…
Occasional trips and awkward movements are often part of growing up, but repeated difficulties with dressing, play or schoolwork may warrant an assessment. A child who seems awkward on their feet is not automatically showing a medical problem. According to…
The upgraded centres combine play-based learning with meals, health checks and digital growth records as Gujarat expands its early-years programme. Gujarat is turning a network of Anganwadi centres in Rajkot into more than child-care posts, pairing early learning with nutrition…
Analysis of more than 1,100 brain scans identifies a severe ADHD presentation marked by emotional dysregulation, though researchers caution that the findings require independent replication. For many families and adults living with ADHD, the most disruptive symptom is not distractibility…
Occasional stumbles are usually part of learning, but repeated difficulties with balance, co-ordination or everyday tasks may signal a child needs extra support. A child who seems awkward on their feet is not necessarily behind. Movement skills develop at different…
Cardiff primary pupils will see more fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and plant-based dishes as updated Welsh school food regulations take effect this autumn. Cardiff primary schools will roll out a revised lunch menu this autumn as Wales tightens its school food…
Children’s body clocks can remain on the old schedule for several days after the clocks change, but gradual routine shifts and careful use of light can ease the disruption. When the clocks go back, children do not reset as quickly…
