Adding movement to baby storytimes transforms traditional passive sessions into active, developmental experiences for infants, helping families connect and support early learning. Baby storytimes work best when they do more than ask infants to sit still and listen. Eleanor Howell-Shryock,…
Beyond academic performance, understanding the emotional and social complexities of twice-exceptional students reveals the importance of personalised support to foster confidence and self-compassion. Twice-exceptional students are often described through the lens of grades, test scores or classroom identification. But the…
The Junior Volleyball Association calls on club leaders to move beyond compliance and foster active safeguarding practices, emphasising visibility, questioning, and immediate action to protect young athletes. The Junior Volleyball Association is pressing club leaders to take a more active…
Global charities harness sports like football, boxing, and skateboarding to educate, empower, and uplift young people from impoverished communities, offering new pathways to health, education, and employment. Sports can do more than fill spare time. In some of the world’s…
A recent international study suggests that children’s language skills may lag due to family screen use, highlighting the importance of parental device habits in early verbal growth. Children’s language skills may develop more slowly when screens crowd out conversation at…
A new analysis finds that 71% of commercially sold baby foods in the US are ultra-processed, prompting calls for clearer labelling and healthier options for young children. A new analysis of commercially sold baby food has renewed concern about what…
A recent JAMA study reveals that sleep deprivation among US teenagers has increased significantly from 2007 to 2023, across all demographic groups, sparking debates over broader systemic solutions beyond individual behaviour change. A new JAMA study suggests adolescent sleep deprivation…
Many parents start their role with minimal guidance, risking overprotection and anxiety-driven practices. Experts advocate for a shift towards fostering resilience, self-regulation, and independence through balanced parenting and self-management. Many parents begin the job with no real briefing. They are…
Recent guidance highlights the importance of gentle, expressive, and durable books to help babies understand and connect with their feelings, supporting their emotional growth and reinforcing bonds with caregivers. The gentlest books for babies do not try to explain every…
A classic Italian-style pea pasta, originally designed to get more peas onto children’s plates, has evolved into a flexible, easy-to-make dish perfect for speedy, adaptable meals at home, with variations from freshness to heartier versions with pancetta or eggs. What…
