California advances its efforts to improve children’s health by enacting a phased ban on ultra-processed foods in public schools, with compliance expected by 2032, marking a significant shift in educational nutrition standards. California has already moved beyond proposal to law…
Amid a slight overall decline in deaths, US gun violence in 2024 hits record levels, with devastating effects on children’s mental health, safety, and future prospects, especially among vulnerable communities. Gun violence in the United States remains a mass public…
A new analysis indicates that Australian teenagers could gain dedicated study time by reducing their social media consumption, potentially improving academic performance in senior subjects. Australian teenagers could reclaim enough time for an extra focused study session each day if…
Experts emphasise that children’s need for affection remains vital even as they seek independence, with balanced parenting combining warmth, clear boundaries, and exemplary behaviour to foster resilience and secure development. Children do not stop needing affection, even when they start…
Canada Basketball unveils a new framework designed to make basketball safer, more inclusive, and better suited for children under 14, with Manitoba adapting these guidelines into local programmes amid ongoing rule changes. Basketball Manitoba is preparing to fold Canada Basketball’s…
Researchers in Texas have identified a unique gain-of-function mutation in the BMPR2 gene that may explain previously undiagnosed developmental and behavioural issues, opening new avenues for targeted treatments. Researchers in Texas have identified a rare genetic change in BMPR2 that…
Selecting the ideal LEGO and DUPLO sets can support your child’s growth from grasping to independent building, with practical advice for parents on age-appropriate toys and fostering imagination. For families with toddlers and preschoolers, LEGO and DUPLO can be among…
A new study reveals that nearly 17% of children aged 10 to 17 prescribed GLP-1 medicines for obesity, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes develop nutritional deficiencies within a year, highlighting a critical need for early nutritional support. Children prescribed GLP-1…
A new Canadian guideline introduces 16 practical strategies, including distraction and topical anaesthetics, to make vaccinations less painful and stressful for children and their families, aiming to boost vaccine confidence and compliance. A new Canadian guideline says vaccination can be…
A revision of the International Dyslexia Association’s definition, led by Texas A&M scholar R. Malatesha Joshi, introduces significant changes including the removal of IQ testing reliance and increased focus on early intervention, inspired by global research developments. A Texas A&M…
