A study by the University of Kansas highlights the importance of addressing sibling aggression early, revealing its potential to influence children’s behaviour beyond the home environment, including risks of depression, anxiety, and delinquency. A new study is urging parents to…
Research from the University of Tsukuba reveals that a simple counting task can track the development of silent inner speech in children, suggesting stability arises around age five, a development that could reshape understanding of childhood self-regulation. Researchers at the…
Research indicates that children benefit more from observing respectful and constructive parental disputes than from complete conflict avoidance, with positive modelling fostering emotional regulation and social competence. Children may learn more about handling disagreement from watching their parents argue than…
An ongoing measles outbreak in Wisconsin has reached 243 cases, with health officials warning that the actual number may be higher due to underreporting and highlighting low vaccination rates in affected communities. Wisconsin’s measles outbreak has climbed to 243 cases…
New data from Teva indicates that its investigational drug ecopipam may offer sustained tic reduction over 18 months for children and adults with Tourette syndrome, potentially transforming treatment options with its novel mechanism and favourable safety profile. Teva has reported…
Over 4.6 million students in the Philippines are set to receive vaccines for measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and HPV in a nationwide school-driven effort, aiming to boost coverage and address persistent immunisation gaps. More than 4 million students across the Philippines are…
Experts emphasise the importance of open conversations, strong identity, and redefining masculinity to equip boys with the skills to resist peer pressure and harmful behaviour. The hardest conversations between parents and sons are often the ones about consent, pressure and…
A new study in southern Sweden reveals that children favour familiar, tasty, and filling meals over climate labels, suggesting gradual recipe reformulation may be more effective than strict climate messaging in promoting sustainable school lunches. Students are not rejecting climate-friendly…
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology reveals that excessive screen time in early years may be associated with clustered language red flags in young children, prompting calls for stricter adherence to WHO guidelines and more active early learning routines.…
Ontario’s continued efforts to lower child-care costs through a $10-a-day agreement have improved affordability but highlight persistent shortages of spaces, raising questions about the real achieveability of universal early years care. Ontario’s latest extension of its $10-a-day child-care agreement with…
