Practical strategies like fostering growth mindset, encouraging risk-taking, and promoting emotional skills can help students develop resilience, preparing them for future challenges. Teachers see it often enough: a pupil falters after a disappointing mark, a difficult task, a lost contest…
As Children’s Day approaches, parents are encouraged to consider a mix of high-tech and classic educational toys that foster curiosity, conversation, and hands-on learning for children’s cognitive and emotional growth. As Children’s Day approaches on 12 October, many parents are…
The United States faces its highest measles case numbers in decades as falling vaccination rates and political missteps threaten to undo years of progress, forcing hospitals to revisit strict infection-control measures and highlighting the urgent need for increased immunisation efforts.…
Eating a balanced breakfast rich in protein, healthy fats, complex carbs and antioxidants can enhance attention, memory and mental stamina, supporting overall cognitive health throughout the day. A balanced breakfast can do more than ease the morning slump. Nutrition experts…
New insights highlight how everyday routines like tummy time, talking, and sensory play can significantly boost a baby’s physical and cognitive development without the need for special toys or packed schedules. Many new parents worry they are not doing enough…
Despite severe staffing shortages and infrastructure challenges, São Tomé and Príncipe has recorded no deaths from malnutrition this year, highlighting both progress and systemic vulnerabilities in its health and nutrition sectors. São Tomé and Príncipe has recorded no deaths from…
Experts highlight innovative approaches to minimise homework-related distress, emphasising calm, routine, and personalised support to foster resilience and reduce overwhelm in children. Homework meltdowns are usually a sign of overload, not defiance. When a child cries, shuts down, lashes out,…
Establishing a simple, consistent weekly check-in can enhance understanding, reduce frustration, and foster trust between parents and schools, especially for children with disabilities or learning challenges. For many parents, the hardest part of school communication is not deciding what to…
A guide for parents on decoding packaged food labels to identify hidden added sugars, recognising diverse names, portion sizes, and the importance of gradually reducing intake for better health choices. For parents trying to make sense of packaged food, added…
As children return to school, health experts emphasise the importance of balanced, safe, and varied lunchboxes to support growth, wellbeing, and academic performance, urging parents to prioritise home-prepared meals and hydration. As schools reopen, experts are reminding parents that a…
