A UCLA study reveals that a familiar cognitive behavioural technique not only helps autistic children manage thoughts and feelings but may also decrease activity in brain regions responsible for sensory responses, offering new possibilities for addressing sensory overload. A UCLA…
A Catalan school’s dialogue-driven model helps children as young as three identify and address non-physical harmful behaviours, fostering respect and prosocial conduct from an early age. Teachers and families in a Catalan school say a conflict-resolution model built on dialogue…
Children, especially those under five, are more susceptible to influenza A and B due to physical and immune factors, prompting call for increased preventive measures, says the Indonesian Paediatric Society. Children are more vulnerable to influenza A and B than…
Experts in Vietnam highlight the importance of clear boundaries, trusted adult support, and safety plans for teenagers navigating intense relationships, emphasising the need for respect, trust, and early intervention to prevent harm. Teenagers in intense relationships need clear boundaries, trusted…
As children head back to school, experts emphasise the importance of balanced lunches rich in protein, colourful plant foods, and fermented items to support immune function , with special attention to gut health and vitamin D intake during darker months.…
The South Korean government has introduced new regulations prohibiting private tutoring centres and academies from using tests and assessments to select or rank preschool children, aiming to promote healthier childhood development. South Korea will ban private academies, tutoring centres and…
Afghanistan’s health ministry has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 12.7 million children under five, amid ongoing challenges in eradicating the virus and calls for community support to improve coverage. Afghanistan’s health ministry has launched a nationwide polio…
Genetics expert Professor Tim Spector has challenged the perceived innocence of popular UK snack bars, highlighting their ingredients and potential health impacts, and advocating for simpler, whole food alternatives. Professor Tim Spector has used a recent social media video to…
Health authorities across the Americas warn of their heaviest measles caseload in over 20 years, urging governments to bolster immunisation efforts amid rising travel and declining vaccine coverage. Health authorities across the Americas are pressing governments to boost measles vaccination…
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to scrutinise nutrition labels, differentiating naturally occurring sugars from added sugars to better manage dietary health and reduce consumption of processed foods, especially sugary drinks and snacks. For parents and caregivers trying to make sense…
