The region’s worst measles surge in over two decades is driven by low vaccine coverage and increased cross-border travel, prompting urgent calls for improved immunisation efforts and surveillance. Latin America is confronting its worst measles surge in more than 20…
Encouraging children to participate in team sports can unlock vital skills such as cooperation, patience, and emotional resilience, offering more than just physical activity and helping them grow socially and emotionally. Watching children learn to play as a team can…
Stanford researchers identify that developmental dyscalculia may be linked to challenges in attention, memory, and strategy switching, offering new insights for tailored interventions. Children who struggle persistently with maths may not simply be behind on practice; their difficulty may also…
Paediatric sleep experts highlight the importance of fostering independence in bedtime routines to reduce night wakings, with new strategies offering hope for restless toddlers and exhausted parents. Night wakings in toddlers are common, but they become a real problem when…
Despite reduced recess time, educators emphasise play’s critical role in fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth, with recent research highlighting its benefits for academic engagement and inclusion. Play may be getting squeezed out of the school day, but many…
Federal reductions in SNAP and Medicaid are jeopardising free school meals for millions of children, prompting fears of increased hunger and disparities in low-income communities as school districts struggle to sustain vital nutrition programmes. Back-to-school season usually brings relief for…
Recent research from Stanford University uncovers neural and behavioural variations in children with dyscalculia, suggesting personalised support may be essential for effective maths learning. Children who struggle persistently with maths may be showing more than a gap in classroom practice,…
High-quality kindergarten programmes that emphasise play, social skills and independence are shown to foster not only immediate growth in language, social, emotional and cognitive skills but also long-term academic and life benefits, according to recent studies and expert insights. A…
Amidst alarming statistics on adolescent suicide, experts emphasise the vital role of family, peers, and inclusive language in fostering protection and open conversations to prevent tragedy. A suicide attempt by someone she loved when she was 14 left the writer…
Turkey plans to ban fried foods in school canteens from 2026-27, mirroring UK’s new restrictions, as health experts highlight the risks of saturated fats, high salt, and carcinogens, advocating moderation over prohibition. Turkey’s move to clear fried foods from school…
