A dramatic decline in shared family dinners among South Korean secondary pupils correlates with increased stress and anxiety, driven by demanding schedules and ‘time poverty,’ according to new data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Among South Korean…
Simple strategies such as displaying chopped vegetables and creating a relaxed mealtime environment can encourage children to eat more vegetables, according to recent studies and nutrition experts. Parents are often told that making vegetables more visible can help children eat…
Clinical hypnosis may offer a supportive approach for adolescents experiencing teenage bedwetting, provided medical causes are ruled out, highlighting a potential complementary treatment beyond traditional medical options. Teenage bedwetting can be distressing long after childhood, affecting sleepovers, school trips, holidays…
Research indicates that children as young as nine possess nascent neural networks for improvisation, challenging assumptions that creative skills only develop with age and training. Findings suggest arts engagement supports brain health and wellbeing from an early age. Research into…
A viral social media claim suggests some breakfast foods can stave off hunger for six hours, but experts say the reality is more complex, highlighting the importance of balanced eating for lasting fullness. A viral Instagram post has revived a…
A Finnish study reveals that children engaging with soil and greenery in urban areas experience beneficial changes in their microbiome and immune markers, highlighting the importance of outdoor play in early childhood health. Children’s mud-splashed knees, grass-stained clothes and dirt…
The shift towards overnight oats reflects a growing preference for nutritious, versatile, and convenient breakfast options, driven by pandemic habits and busy lifestyles, transforming morning routines across households. Breakfast at home has changed quietly over time. What began with supermarket…
A simple sausage-and-vegetable dish, adaptable with various ingredients and quick to prepare, is becoming increasingly popular among busy households seeking nourishing yet easy-to-make meals. Many parents looking for a quick family meal favour dishes that are filling, economical and easy…
Paediatric endocrinologist warns that rapid height increases in children are often normal puberty-related growth, cautioning parents against attributing unexpected gains to supplements without medical advice. Many parents worry when their child seems shorter than classmates, but a paediatric endocrinologist says…
Specialists emphasise that unstructured, child-led play is vital for cognitive, emotional, and social growth, providing advantages that screens cannot replace and warning against over-scheduling children’s lives. Play is not a distraction from childhood; it is one of the ways children…
