Research presented at a pediatric conference reveals thousands of U.S. children hospitalised for supplement poisoning, highlighting growing concerns over supplement safety and storage practices. Thousands of U.S. children have been hospitalised in recent years after being poisoned by vitamins and…
New Italian research suggests that children with obesity who exhibit varied daily movement and spend less time sedentary tend to have healthier body composition and improved insulin sensitivity, highlighting the importance of movement patterns over total exercise alone. Children with…
Emerging studies highlight the dangers of unstructured, unsupervised free time for children and adolescents, underscoring the importance of supervision and organised activities to mitigate conduct problems, substance use, and offending. A growing body of research suggests that long stretches of…
A recent study in Nature reveals that children who start using social media earlier tend to perform worse academically, prompting calls for tighter regulation as France enacts Europe’s first age restriction for social media access for under-15s. A new study…
Emerging studies indicate that lack of adult oversight during young people’s free time may increase the likelihood of conduct issues, delinquency, and substance abuse, raising questions about the importance of structured leisure activities. A growing body of research suggests that…
Experts warn that overloading children’s schedules with clubs and online classes can hinder wellbeing; focusing on ample free time and unstructured activities fosters healthier growth and motivation. By late August, many parents are back at the same familiar task: turning…
A comprehensive 20-year study of Tulsa’s universal pre-kindergarten programme reveals sustained academic, social, and civic advantages, adding to evidence that high-quality early education reshapes lifelong outcomes. A 20-year study of Tulsa’s universal pre-kindergarten programme adds to a growing body of…
Windsor Public Schools is transforming early years education by emphasising play, outdoor activity, and social-emotional development, aligning with new state laws and international best practices to improve long-term student success. Windsor Public Schools is remaking the experience of its youngest…
Donald Trump’s new plans to alter childhood immunisation schedules have faced fierce backlash from medical experts, raising concerns about safety, trust, and the potential impact on measles outbreaks amid ongoing vaccine hesitancy and political controversy. Donald Trump’s decision to push…
A University of Guelph study reveals inherited differences in clock genes could shape young children’s eating patterns, highlighting a genetic factor in early obesity risk and the importance of sleep and routines. A new study from the University of Guelph…
