A nine-year-old girl in Hong Kong is in critical condition with severe influenza B, highlighting ongoing high flu activity and the urgency of vaccination campaigns as children return to school. Hong Kong’s health authorities have reported a severe paediatric influenza…
Bauchi State is scaling up its fight against child malnutrition through local volunteer networks, affordable nutrition strategies, and US government funding, impacting over 40,000 children with support from UNICEF. Bauchi State is widening its fight against child malnutrition through a…
Accurately distinguishing tantrums from meltdowns enables caregivers to respond more effectively, reducing conflict and supporting children’s needs, especially those with sensory processing issues or autism. For many parents, the hardest part is not the outburst itself but working out what…
A new national study reveals that only a small fraction of young Medicaid patients with opioid use disorder remain on medication after six months, highlighting urgent gaps in ongoing care and stark racial disparities that threaten lives. A new national…
New insights highlight that clear, brief instructions, combined with visual cues and patience, can significantly improve a child’s ability to follow directions, reducing behavioural struggles and supporting developmental needs. Helping a child follow directions is less about winning a power…
Emerging approaches and personalised interventions are transforming support for children with sensory processing differences, offering hope for easing everyday struggles. Sensory processing differences can turn ordinary parts of childhood into daily flashpoints. A child may recoil from the hum of…
In Bariloche, a new initiative aims to combat childhood obesity by incorporating practical, community-driven strategies in schools, focusing on sleep, stress, activity, and dietary habits among children. Researchers in Bariloche are preparing to take their findings on childhood obesity out…
A comprehensive review involving over 2.8 million children from 64 countries reveals that excessive screen exposure is linked to learning difficulties, emotional issues, and social challenges, prompting calls for balanced digital habits among youth. A large international review has added…
Emerging studies highlight that engaging in simple, enjoyable activities like art, gardening, or walking can be powerful tools in managing stress and improving mood, with benefits backed by scientific research. Many people reach for exercise, a book or a craft…
A practical guide to mastering portion control using visual cues, slowing down, and understanding hunger signals, offering a less stressful and more sustainable way to enjoy balanced meals both at home and dining out. Portion control often sounds like a…
