A recent US study highlights that children aged 2 to 17 with serious underlying conditions are disproportionately affected by RSV-related ICU deaths, exposing a significant gap in current prevention strategies as the RSV season approaches. A new US study suggests…
A family of competitive swimmers has initiated a campaign to bring attention to mental health issues among young athletes, advocating for integrated support, safer environments, and early intervention in grassroots sport. A family of competitive swimmers has launched a campaign…
New research highlights how teachers can deliver constructive correction that maintains student engagement, builds trust, and supports emotional health, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes and classroom climate. Correction is an everyday feature of teaching, but it need not come wrapped in…
A growing movement among parents and lawmakers in the US is challenging the increasing use of screens in classrooms, especially for young children, amid concerns over distraction, playtime, and the quality of digital education. Parents across the United States are…
Indonesia is studying Japan’s school lunch system, including kitchen operations and nutrition education, as it aims to expand its Free Nutritious Meal programme and improve food security nationwide. Indonesia is looking to Japan for lessons that could help strengthen its…
A large Danish study indicates that children diagnosed with ADHD and autism are increasingly resembling their peers, as shifts in diagnostic criteria and awareness expand the profile of those being identified with neurodevelopmental conditions. A large Danish study suggests that…
As teenagers seek more independence in healthcare conversations, medical experts highlight the importance of confidentiality in encouraging honesty, while balancing parental involvement and safeguarding concerns. As children move into adolescence, the ground rules of a routine check-up begin to change.…
New research from Spain reveals that parents who frequently excuse harmful behaviour may inadvertently encourage teenagers to justify moral shortcuts, leading to higher rates of alcohol and tobacco use through increased moral disengagement. Parents who repeatedly excuse harmful behaviour may…
Dietitian and mother Sarah Remmer champions portable, protein-rich carrot cake breakfast cookies as a flexible, wholesome solution for hectic mornings, emphasising customisation and ease of storage. Carrot cake may not be the first thing most parents think of at breakfast,…
New insights highlight how simple, engaging, and repetitive books are shaping early literacy, emotional growth, and bonding for toddlers, with interactive and rhythmic titles leading the way. For many toddlers, story time is less a calm ritual than a demand…
