A new take on make-ahead breakfast burritos, built around hearty potatoes and protein-rich fillings, offers families a versatile and filling solution to busy mornings, with customisable options for every taste and schedule. For families trying to get a substantial breakfast…
Expert advice emphasises simple, balanced, and easily prepable snacks to keep children energised and satisfied after school, advocating for straightforward, planned approaches over elaborate meal preparations. Parents looking for an easy way to bridge the gap between school and dinner…
A large Dutch cohort study highlights the maternal gut microbiome as the primary influence on early gut development in infants, surpassing vaginal and breast milk microbes in significance. A large Dutch birth cohort study has found that a mother’s gut…
Research in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that children born earlier in the year are more likely to be vaccinated and less susceptible to influenza, prompting renewed discussion on the importance of timely annual flu shots for young children. A new research…
Dr Subhash Garg’s latest publication, The Sensory Child, challenges conventional perceptions of autistic behaviour by emphasising the crucial role of sensory experiences, offering a practical guide for better support and understanding. Dr Subhash Garg’s new book argues that autistic behaviour…
Child mental health experts emphasise that managing back-to-school anxiety is about fostering resilience through routine, modelling calmness, and teaching simple coping skills, ensuring children are prepared for the new academic year. The start of a new school year can stir…
Child psychologists and cybersecurity experts highlight the growing concerns over prolonged device use during school holidays, emphasising impacts on mental health, social development, and online safety, and urging balanced habits and parental guidance. Children on school holiday are spending more…
Recent research highlights that ongoing ADHD-specific training for teachers enhances understanding, empathy, and classroom strategies, ultimately improving learning outcomes and behaviour management for students with ADHD. A middle school teacher’s blunt claim that a child with ADHD “just doesn’t care…
New research indicates that being born very early can influence how autism-related traits develop in children, highlighting the importance of early monitoring and personalised support strategies. A new study in the Journal of Perinatology is adding to evidence that very…
Brazil ranks 75th out of 123 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index, prompting experts to emphasise the importance of starting language learning in childhood to improve cognitive and career outcomes. Brazil’s struggle with English proficiency is once again under…
