A Rutgers-led study reveals that reading with young children not only supports language skills but also reduces harsh parenting and behaviour problems years later, highlighting the broader emotional benefits of a simple bedtime routine. Parents who read regularly with young…
A severe measles epidemic in Bangladesh highlights the challenges of achieving herd immunity amid waning routine immunisation, political disruptions, and immunity gaps among the youngest children despite a large-scale vaccination drive. Bangladesh’s battle against measles has exposed how quickly a…
Research suggests that distinct developmental trajectories in the gut microbiome during early childhood could help identify children at higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with implications for early intervention. Following children over their first years of life, researchers have…
An updated clinical guideline in Canada highlights straightforward, low-cost techniques to reduce anxiety and pain during vaccinations, aiming to improve uptake and minimise distress among all age groups amid the busy autumn immunisation season. A new clinical guideline says vaccination…
Parents and educators are urged to focus on individual needs and support arrangements in inclusive education, ensuring that all children with disabilities can genuinely access and benefit from mainstream classrooms with appropriate supports. Parents of children with disabilities are often…
Research and child behaviour specialists warn that punishment increases stress and diminishes learning, urging parents to adopt calmer, connection-based approaches for more effective discipline and healthier child growth. Punishment may stop a child in the moment, but it often does…
A new review highlights the rising prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children, exposing them to potential lifelong cardiovascular risks and underscoring urgent gaps in diagnosis and treatment options. A new review in the International Journal of…
Health New Zealand launches the ‘Story to Tell’ campaign to address declining childhood vaccination rates, especially among Māori children, by sharing real stories to rebuild trust and combat vaccine hesitancy. Health New Zealand has begun the next stage of its…
A new report highlights the ‘bedroom generation’ in England, emphasising that meaningful, accessible offline activities, tailored to young people’s interests, are key to reconnecting teenagers with real-world experiences and reducing their reliance on screens. Teenagers who retreat to their bedrooms…
Children born late in the year often show developmental differences compared to their classmates, with potential implications for academic performance and self-esteem. Experts emphasise the importance of contextualising these variations to prevent misinterpretation and ensure supportive teaching practices. Children born…
