Updated advice from dental experts recommends parents start addressing thumb and pacifier habits before children reach age four, aiming to minimise long-term orthodontic problems and promote healthy mouth development. Parents do not need to treat every pacifier or thumb-sucking habit…
Experts emphasise the importance of recognising and addressing anxiety in first-year pupils through familiarisation, consistent routines, and supportive language to ensure a smooth start to school life. Families preparing to send children into the first year of primary school are…
Emergency presentations for eating disorders in Victoria have returned to levels seen during Covid lockdowns, prompting questions about early intervention and support efficacy amidst rising cases and persistent stigma. Victoria is once again seeing eating-disorder emergencies at roughly the rate…
A new study from the University of Georgia highlights that children who enjoy alone time may not be experiencing loneliness, provided they still feel connected to their peer groups. The findings challenge common assumptions about social withdrawal in childhood. A…
A new report reveals a significant increase in young people with no close friends in England, highlighting wider issues of economic insecurity, declining community support, and the impact of digital life on genuine social bonds. A sharp rise in the…
Denmark’s first winter with maternal RSV immunisation has resulted in a significant reduction in hospital admissions among infants, marking a potential breakthrough in seasonal respiratory illness prevention. Denmark’s first winter with RSV immunisation in pregnancy has produced two unusually strong…
Egypt’s Ministry of Health is launching a detailed breastfeeding campaign, emphasising immediate post-birth practices and maternal nutrition to combat rising malnutrition and stunting among children under five. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population is intensifying its breastfeeding campaign, urging mothers…
A large-scale international study reveals that the early teenage years are a crucial window for identifying mental-health vulnerabilities linked to executive function lapses, with implications for prevention and intervention. Early adolescence may be the point at which lapses in self-control…
A heated national discussion in Sweden explores the roots of ADHD, questioning the role of heredity versus environmental support, amid debates over diagnosis, medication, and classroom solutions. Sweden’s increasingly public argument over ADHD has widened far beyond the clinic. What…
Expert advice emphasises the importance of everyday habits, such as balanced diet, hydration, sleep, and activity, in supporting children’s digestive health, with medical insights pointing to the gut microbiome’s role in overall wellbeing. Parents worried about frequent tummy trouble, poor…
