Modern swimming lessons are evolving to embrace diversity, emphasising flexibility, empathy, and tailored approaches that enable all children and adults to participate confidently and safely in water activities. Mainstream swimming lessons have changed markedly over the past decade, and the…
California aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2035, but research shows budget, staffing, and infrastructure hurdles could impede progress, prompting calls for increased public investment. California’s plan to remove ultra-processed foods from school meals is likely to…
CityFitness launches a compulsory induction programme for 14- and 15-year-olds across its New Zealand clubs to ensure safe training practices and foster lasting exercise habits amid a surge in teenage gym memberships. CityFitness is introducing a compulsory youth induction programme…
Research highlights the importance of fostering Black cultural pride from infancy to support academic success, social well-being, and resilience against discrimination, urging a shift in early childhood education practices. Black children should not have to wait until the history lesson,…
Research reveals that some children diagnosed with autism in early childhood no longer meet the criteria later, with early detection and support playing a key role, though many still face other mental health challenges. A new study in the Journal…
Recent research challenges the notion that spanking is a harmless disciplinary technique, highlighting its links to worse behavioural and developmental outcomes and advocating for positive, non-violent alternatives. The long-running argument that spanking is harmless because “I turned out fine” does…
Research reveals that despite the benefits of sports for girls’ confidence and mental well-being, many quit early due to unfavourable environments. Experts stress the importance of inclusive coaching and support networks to retain young female athletes and promote healthier, more…
As ADHD awareness grows, experts emphasise the often unseen challenge of masking, which can hinder diagnosis and impact wellbeing, prompting calls for better understanding and support. Public awareness of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has grown sharply in recent years, but…
Psychologists and nutrition experts warn that pressuring children to finish their food can hinder their ability to recognise fullness, advocating for a more balanced approach to mealtime that encourages intuitive eating and healthy relationships with food. Children are often told…
A straightforward weekly plan for nut-free, plant-based school lunches aims to ease decision fatigue and meet safety requirements, emphasising familiarity and protein-rich foods for children of all ages. Packing school lunches for children who range from preschool age to the…
