As families navigate the busy start of the school year, many are adopting a lower-key approach, prioritising routines, open conversations, and simple comforts to reduce anxiety and support wellbeing. For many families, the start of the school year brings a…
Research indicates that boys tend to show lower skills in self-regulation and executive functions before starting school, highlighting the need for play and tailored support to close early developmental gaps and boost long-term success. Research suggests that some boys arrive…
A new study in Scientific Reports reveals that vigorous physical activity is strongly associated with better emotional self-perception and emotional management among adolescents, suggesting schools could integrate movement into emotional development strategies. Physical activity may be linked with emotional intelligence…
A recent study reveals that teenagers’ confidence in their physical abilities serves as a key link between movement and emotional skills, highlighting the importance of physical activity for holistic adolescent development. A new study in Scientific Reports suggests that physical…
Recent research and clinical experiences reveal that ADHD diagnosis can be delayed in girls and minority children, but tailored support strategies highlight the condition’s positive traits and potential for success. For years, Makayla Caliendo thought her struggles in school meant…
As US schools implement stricter phone bans, debates emerge over their impact on academic performance and mental health, prompting calls for more inclusive, social-focused approaches. As millions of pupils return to class, schools across the US are entering a new…
A proposal in Stockholm to make meat, poultry or fish compulsory at every meal has ignited a broader cultural debate, highlighting disagreements over national identity, health guidelines, and political signalling amid Sweden’s ongoing cultural conflicts. The debate over school meals…
Despite ample food supplies, child stunting remains a widespread problem, driven by poor sanitation and an imbalance in gut microbiota. Experts call for integrated solutions targeting nutrition, sanitation, and microbiome health to break this persistent cycle. South Africa’s grocery stores…
The Trump administration has announced plans to cut federal funding for puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender-related surgeries for minors, igniting a heated political and medical controversy over the treatment of children with gender dysphoria. The Trump administration has moved…
The Trump administration has proposed restricting federal funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors with gender dysphoria, citing concerns over irreversible harm and shifting the debate on youth gender care amid political and medical tensions. The Trump administration…
