Pakistan has vaccinated more than 27.7 million children in a sustained effort to eliminate polio, despite ongoing security risks and misinformation challenges that hinder progress in one of the last endemic countries. Pakistan has vaccinated more than 27.7 million children…
Expert advice suggests that structured yet flexible meal plans, involving themes and preparation strategies, can reduce stress and improve dinner time for busy families, focusing on predictable routines and nutritious, quick-to-make meals. For many parents, the hardest part of weeknights…
Children like Hafiz Abdallah, who have spent years in prayer camps without proper diagnosis or treatment, highlight the urgent need for reform amid reports of human rights abuses and limited mental health services in Ghana. Hafiz Abdallah was eight when…
Research by the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi highlights how subtle changes in pupil behaviour could help identify attention-related differences in children with ADHD, with medication showing promise in stabilising pupil responses. A recent study published in Scientific Reports…
Recent research underscores the importance of play, conversation, and creative activities over formal lessons in equipping children with the language and confidence needed for kindergarten, highlighting the vital role of engaging and shared experiences in early literacy development. The most…
The paediatrician Lucía Galán Bertrand advocates for recognising adolescence as a crucial period of growth, urging parents to adapt boundaries, understand brain maturity, and address digital influences with guidance rather than control. Lucía Galán Bertrand, the paediatrician better known to…
As mental health issues persist among adolescents, experts emphasise recognising warning signs early and engaging in open conversations to support young people’s wellbeing before crises emerge. Parents and carers are often the first to notice when a teenager is not…
A versatile collection of 35 mini recipes leverages muffin tins to transform everyday meals and treats into child-friendly, quick-to-make dishes that are both fun and practical for busy families. A standard 12-cup muffin tin can do far more than bake…
The UK government introduces landmark reforms to school food standards, elevating pulses and plant-based options to promote healthier and more sustainable meals for children across England from September. The UK government has overhauled its school food rules for the first…
Moonbug Entertainment introduces a new framework for preschool programs, emphasising real-life connections, emotional relationships, active post-viewing activities, and diverse storytelling, aiming to align media content with child development research. Moonbug Entertainment has set out four learning principles intended to shape…
