A damning new report criticises New Zealand ministers for failing to improve food environments, leaving children exposed to harmful marketing and inadequate nutritional support amid rising obesity and diet-related illnesses. Researchers have accused New Zealand ministers of failing to act…
As sleep training methods multiply and evolve, parents are tailoring routines to better suit their babies’ temperaments, creating a more personalised approach amid ongoing debates over best practices. For many parents, the first attempts at getting a baby to sleep…
Paediatric nutrition specialists suggest simple adjustments in the home can shift children’s snack choices from heavily processed foods to nutritious options, supporting better eating habits amidst busy schedules. Snack time can be useful, but it does not have to mean…
Despite an emergency vaccination campaign reaching 18 million children, Bangladesh faces its deadliest measles outbreak in recent history, with more than 1,000 fatalities and ongoing transmission. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now killed more than 1,000 children, according to health authorities,…
Research highlights that the combination of depression and bullying or cyberbullying significantly increases the risk of suicide attempts among teenagers, prompting calls for earlier intervention and comprehensive prevention strategies. A new study in Scientific Reports has added fresh weight to…
Persistent bedwetting remains common among older children, with recent insights emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, effective home treatments, and emotional support to improve outcomes. Bedwetting in older children is more common than many families realise. Todaysparent, citing paediatric urology…
Consumer groups in Mexico have raised alarms over processed drinks and desserts targeted at children, revealing hidden high sugar content and exploiting labelling loopholes, prompting calls for stricter regulation and clearer warnings from authorities. School lunchboxes are back under scrutiny…
A new study shows that improved nutritional standards for school meals not only benefit students but also lead families to buy healthier foods at home, especially among those facing time and financial constraints. A study highlighted by the American Marketing…
Celmira Macedo advocates for earlier, multisensory teaching approaches like EKUI to reverse Portugal’s declining PISA results, emphasising early intervention and inclusion. Celmira Macedo, the creator of the EKUI learning method, says Portugal’s slide in the OECD’s latest PISA results shows…
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has exceeded 600 cases across 37 counties, prompting emergency vaccination campaigns as health officials race to curb the rapidly spreading virus that has already caused hospitalisations and child deaths. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has passed another grim milestone,…
