New studies reveal that the dangers of gaming are more nuanced than mere hours played, highlighting the importance of underlying mental health and individual motives in determining risks. A new wave of research suggests there is no single “safe” number…
Research shows that fundamental movement skills developed through play in early childhood foster confidence, resilience, and a love of activity, laying the groundwork for lifelong health and well-being, beyond competitive sports. Parents often hope sport will bring medals, but the…
Parenting expert and neurodivergent parent Laura Petix reveals how understanding a child’s sensory needs can transform responses to meltdowns, offering a deeper approach beyond traditional tantrum management. Parents often assume a child’s meltdown is a tantrum in disguise, but Laura…
Choosing the right environment for ABA therapy is increasingly tailored to individual child needs, balancing the benefits of centre-based and in-home approaches, with many families considering a flexible, combined strategy. For many families, the choice between centre-based and in-home ABA…
A recent guide highlights how keeping back-to-school lunches simple, fun, and adaptable can encourage children to eat well while easing parental prep work and ensuring safety. Back-to-school lunches do not need to be elaborate to work. The New Orleans Mom…
Ghana has launched the Pyramid Model Ghana, a comprehensive framework aimed at improving social, emotional, and behavioural support in schools and early childhood settings, integrating it with existing educational reforms to foster inclusive and life-ready learners. Ghana has launched Pyramid…
Simple, predictable routines and a calm environment are crucial in helping foster children feel safe and secure, with support from wider networks enhancing placement stability and emotional wellbeing. Foster children often arrive in a new home carrying grief, fear and…
A versatile and easy-to-make couscous salad designed to engage children in the kitchen, offering flexible ingredients and simple steps that promote independence and healthy eating habits. The recipe for herby couscous salad is designed with young children in mind, turning…
Experts warn that routine school eye checks miss the majority of children’s vision problems, leaving millions undiagnosed and at risk of long-term impact, as follow-up care falls short. Millions of children in the United States have an eye or vision…
The US federal government’s plans to relax Head Start rules raise concerns among advocates, who warn that weakening disability protections could hinder early intervention for vulnerable children and impact their lifelong development. The federal government’s proposal to loosen Head Start…
