As schools reopen, Scouting groups across the UK emphasise their evolving programmes that foster outdoor adventure, leadership, and confidence building for children and teenagers of all ages. As classrooms fill again and autumn calendars start to crowd, Scouting groups are…
These portable, freezer-friendly banana chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups offer a nutritious, adaptable breakfast option that can be customised for various dietary needs and enjoyed on busy mornings or as a snack. Banana chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups are an…
A new AP-Ipsos poll highlights the divide in organised youth sport participation in the US, with income levels significantly influencing access, costs, and long-term prospects for children. Parents overwhelmingly see organised sport as good for children, but the AP-Ipsos poll…
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that despite the recognised benefits of organised sports for children, financial barriers mean higher-income families are far more likely to have their children participate, highlighting ongoing disparities in access to extracurricular activities. Many American parents…
Recent investigations reveal that the Amateur Athletic Union (Aau) is failing to adequately protect young athletes from sexual abuse, exposing systemic flaws within youth sports organisations.
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 10 million US siblings uncovers subtle associations between birth order and a spectrum of health diagnoses, prompting questions about environment, biology, and family dynamics, though causation remains unproven. A large study of nearly 10 million…
A study in the Infant Mental Health Journal reveals that childhood abuse leaves a lasting impact on mothers experiencing intimate partner violence, with specific parenting challenges linked to trauma symptoms rather than general disrupted parenting. Childhood maltreatment appears to leave…
A recent study in Portugal shows that almost all 18-year-olds start using the internet before age 16, with social media dominating their screen time and increasing concerns over online gambling and emotional distress. Portugal’s latest study of 18-year-olds suggests young…
Experts warn that excessive gaming is increasingly interfering with children’s sleep, education, and family routines, urging parents to recognise warning signs and seek gradual interventions to restore balance. Children’s enthusiasm for video games becomes a concern when it starts to…
Health experts recommend setting predictable limits, modelling healthy habits, and integrating offline activities into daily routines to better manage children’s screen use and reduce device reliance. Getting children to put down phones, tablets and game consoles is often less about…
