Health experts recommend combining carbohydrates, protein, fibre, and fluids to maintain energy during hot summer days, offering practical snack ideas for busy parents to stay energised and hydrated. Warm weather can leave even the most organised parent feeling flat by…
The 8-month sleep regression, often marked by increased night waking and resistance at bedtime, is typically a temporary phase linked to baby’s rapid physical and cognitive growth. Experts emphasise consistency as the key to navigating this developmental milestone. The 8-month…
New research highlights persistent gaps in autism diagnosis and support for Black children in the US, revealing systemic barriers and delays that hinder early intervention. Black children in the US are still waiting far too long for autism diagnoses and…
Babies often experience sleep difficulties in new settings due to changes in light, noise, temperature, and sleep routines. Experts recommend creating a familiar environment to ease the transition and distinguish between temporary disruptions and sleep regressions. Babies often sleep badly…
Experts recommend a slow, step-by-step approach to resetting children’s sleep routines before the new school year, helping them adapt smoothly and avoid bedtime battles. As the summer holidays wind down, many parents find themselves trying to undo weeks of later…
Emerging research highlights that thyroid problems in early pregnancy may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes, including autism, emphasising the need for vigilant testing and treatment. A new analysis from the MARBLES cohort adds to evidence that thyroid problems in pregnancy may matter…
Effective classroom routines, when modelled, practised, and reinforced consistently, are key to establishing a secure, independent, and focused learning environment for young children, new research reveals. In the first weeks of kindergarten, the most valuable lesson is often not reading…
MSF warns that acute child malnutrition is rapidly increasing in Baidoa, Somalia, driven by drought, insecurity, and reduced international aid, risking a wider famine crisis that demands urgent global response. Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that acute child malnutrition is…
Studies show that comparing children to their siblings can negatively influence their self-esteem, mental health, and family dynamics, emphasising the importance of focusing on individual growth instead. Parents may think they are encouraging healthy competition when they compare one child…
Becca Stock, a popular Gloucestershire-based TikTok food reviewer, reveals the toll of online hostility amid new research suggesting digital platforms foster a ‘perfect storm’ for hostile behaviour, raising concerns over young people’s wellbeing. Becca Stock, a Gloucestershire food reviewer with…
