Expert guidance reveals that understanding triggers, maintaining consistency and responding calmly are crucial in managing children’s tantrums , with recent insights emphasising prevention and sensitive post-meltdown conversations. Parents looking for a calm sentence to reach for in the middle of…
A growing statewide initiative in Utah is transforming after-school care for disadvantaged children, driven by community-funded programmes and high-profile concerts, with foundations led by former coach Ron McBride at the forefront of the expansion. Tooele County’s federally designated Title I…
New data from Hesse reveals a sharp increase in ADHD diagnoses among girls, highlighting evolving awareness and diagnostic practices for childhood mental health across Germany, and raising questions about the pandemic’s long-term impact. Children in Hesse are being diagnosed with…
Pakistan has renewed its Benazir Nashonuma Programme for three more years, aiming to build on early successes in reducing child stunting and malnutrition through integrated health, nutrition, and social protection efforts. Pakistan has moved its child nutrition drive into a…
US doctors’ organisations have unveiled a comprehensive autumn vaccine strategy, expanding protection for vulnerable children and prioritising early immunisation for adults and immunocompromised individuals amid ongoing respiratory virus concerns. US doctors’ groups have drawn up their own autumn respiratory-virus playbook,…
Experts recommend starting school preparations early, easing children into routines, and prioritising emotional and organisational support to ensure a smoother transition after summer holidays. Parents who try to drag a family straight from holiday mode into a full school timetable…
Experts emphasise the importance of regular growth assessments over classroom comparisons for children concerned about their height, highlighting the role of nutrition, proper monitoring, and targeted medical interventions when necessary. For parents worried that a 6-year-old is shorter than most…
A Taiwanese nutritionist has advised parents to focus on building healthy diets and routines for children at the start of the school term, emphasising whole foods and lifestyle habits over supplements and vitamins to boost immunity during cold season. A…
A new national study reveals that household expenses for children’s community sport in Australia average $4,567 annually, prompting calls for cheaper options and more targeted support to keep kids active. The real bill for children’s community sport in Australia is…
Recent Australian research and policy reviews highlight a move towards more flexible, inclusive teaching strategies for neurodivergent students, emphasising routines, visual supports, and individualised learning over traditional models. Australia’s debate about neuro-affirming education is moving beyond slogans and into the…
