As A-level and GCSE results are released, the NSPCC highlights the increasing emotional pressure on students, urging families to provide reassurance and support amidst concerns over the impact of grades on young people’s futures. The NSPCC is urging students and…
Research involving over 15,000 children indicates that everyday activities like reading, puzzles, and crafts at home can help reduce early cognitive disparities associated with family income, highlighting the importance of parental involvement in promoting equitable learning outcomes. A study of…
Simple changes like batch-cooking, planning ahead, and using bulk-buy staples can lower the expense of packing school lunches, transforming an everyday chore into a cost-effective routine. Packing school lunches every day can quietly strain a household budget, but a few…
A large-scale sibling study analysing 10.3 million individuals reveals that birth order correlates with varying risks for neurodevelopmental, allergic, and other health conditions, prompting fresh insights into family health dynamics. A vast sibling study has found that birth order is…
A new study highlights dramatic height increases among Iranian and South Korean men and women over the past century, driven by improved living conditions, but reveals persistent inequalities in parts of Africa and South Asia where progress has stalled or…
A recent 2025 study links reduced slow-wave sleep with increased risk of short stature in children, emphasising the importance of adequate sleep for physical development alongside nutrition and lifestyle factors. Sleep is more than downtime for children: it is a…
Expert insights highlight that student progress stalls not due to paperwork or accommodations, but because of the lack of targeted, evidence-based instruction tailored to individual needs within IEPs. Students who stop short of their IEP goals are often blamed on…
The World Health Organization warns that President Donald Trump’s attempt to alter childhood vaccination policies lacks scientific support, as the US faces its worst measles resurgence in 35 years and critics scrutinise politicisation of vaccine guidance. The World Health Organization…
Recent figures reveal nearly 30% of teenagers in Kelantan exhibit moderate to severe depression, prompting a comprehensive push for earlier detection and community-based interventions to address escalating mental health concerns among young adults. Mental health concerns among young people in…
A Florida International University study finds that parental stress may drive children’s screen use, highlighting the importance of support and routines for healthy habits. Stress at home may be feeding children’s screen habits, according to a new study from Florida…
