A team approach to injury management underpins safe and effective return-to-play decisions, highlighting the importance of early detection, functional testing, and collaborative care. On a Friday night under the lights, a team doctor’s job begins long before the opening whistle…
As the 13U season concludes, coaches emphasise teaching young players how to handle frustration and develop mental resilience, using deliberate practice amid increasing automation in umpire calls. As the 13U season winds down, the focus is shifting from equipment bags…
Parents seeking effective ways to limit screen time can turn to easy, creative activities that promote curiosity and outdoor exploration, from DIY crafts to family-friendly dining adventures. Parents looking for ways to make summer feel less screen-heavy may not need…
A study by the University of Georgia reveals that children who choose to play alone can still have healthy social lives, challenging assumptions about solitude and loneliness in childhood. A child who prefers to play alone is not necessarily lonely…
New insights suggest that despite the lack of autobiographical memory in early years, infants absorb vital patterns of safety and attachment that shape future relationships, prompting a rethink of how early experiences influence growth. Most adults cannot retrieve clear, continuous…
Harvest Festival activities in nurseries and pre-schools are shifting towards inclusive, hands-on experiences that connect children with food, seasons, and community, while supporting key areas of early childhood development. Harvest Festival can give early years settings a simple but powerful…
The traditional BRAT diet, once widely recommended for nausea and diarrhoea, is falling out of favour as medical experts emphasise the importance of a more balanced approach for recovery, especially in children. The BRAT diet, long promoted as a quick…
Children learn vital health behaviours at home through daily routines and the way parents model self-care, with recent guidance emphasising gradual, positive habits over fear-based messaging to foster lifelong well-being. Children learn far more about health from what happens at…
Baking with children is more than a fun activity; it fosters motor skills, numeracy, independence and family bonding, emphasising safety and preparation as essential ingredients for a rewarding experience. Baking with children can be far more than a rainy-day distraction.…
Once primarily a fasting staple, makhana is gaining recognition as a nutrient-rich, adaptable ingredient for a variety of savoury and sweet dishes, supported by its high mineral content and versatility in cooking. Makhana is emerging as more than a fasting…
