As a devastating drought persists in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya, over 1.7 million children face acute malnutrition, with aid agencies warning that urgent funding shortfalls threaten to worsen an already dire humanitarian emergency. Amina was 7 when the rains failed…
Researchers in California discover that assessing unpredictability in a child’s home environment can significantly improve early detection of depression, sleep issues, and behavioural disorders, supplementing traditional adversity checks. A new screening approach that looks for instability in the home may…
Updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlight critical steps to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, including sleep positioning, environment controls, and lifestyle factors aimed at protecting babies during their most vulnerable months. Sudden infant death…
A new expanded screening approach incorporating measures of household unpredictability could better identify children at risk of depression and sleep problems, according to research in Nature Mental Health, leading to earlier intervention opportunities. A new screening approach may help doctors…
Amid scepticism towards the US food pyramid and rising concerns over processed protein products, making nutritious protein bars at home emerges as a practical and transparent alternative for health-conscious consumers. Americans often struggle with nutrition not because the basics are…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is gaining traction as a supplementary treatment for teenagers with major depressive disorder, with recent FDA clearances signalling a new phase of development and cautious optimism in the field. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is emerging as another…
Family psychologist Nina Grimm recounts a tense in-car incident where a child’s overstimulation led to dangerous aggression, emphasising the need for parents to maintain calm and set clear boundaries in challenging situations. Nina Grimm, a family psychologist, described a moment…
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide in New Jersey is strengthening its efforts to support vulnerable teens through expanded education, crisis resources, and early intervention initiatives, aiming to reduce youth suicide rates. The Society for the Prevention of…
Indonesia’s education ministry is redefining PAUD as a central element of the country’s formal education framework, linking policy reforms with nationwide infrastructure improvements and enhanced early cognitive development initiatives. Indonesia’s education ministry is pushing to recast early childhood education as…
A comprehensive new US study analysing records of over 2.5 million children finds no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, bolstering longstanding scientific consensus amid rising measles cases in the US. A large new U.S. study has added fresh…
