A comprehensive new book by Alli Spotts-De Lazzer and Jenny Langley helps parents navigate the complex realities of childhood eating disorders, emphasising understanding, compassion, and realistic recovery hopes. Parents confronting a child’s eating disorder are often thrust into a state…
A recent study suggests that societal emphasis on religious faith and interdependence may play a protective role against anxiety disorders among children and adolescents, highlighting the importance of communal norms in mental wellbeing. A study published in Developmental Science suggests…
A recent study introduces standardised percentile charts for common infant behaviours, helping clinicians and parents distinguish normal development from signs requiring further attention, potentially reducing unnecessary interventions and anxieties. A new study in Pediatric Research is giving doctors a more…
Babies protesting at sleep time often signal shifts in development, routine or discomfort. Experts highlight new causes and suggest practical steps for parents to navigate these challenging nights. Babies who appear exhausted but then protest at every attempt to settle…
The Trump administration proposes narrowing the US childhood vaccination schedule to 11 recommended shots, aligning more closely with peer nations but prompting fierce opposition from health experts who warn of increased disease risks. Donald Trump has moved to narrow the…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children aged 6 months and older get flu shots now, ahead of federal guidance, aiming to curb the high toll of influenza among young populations this season. The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging…
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics confirms that nirsevimab significantly cuts hospital admissions for respiratory syncytial virus in infants, offering promising real-world support for targeted prophylaxis during peak seasons. A new real-world study in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that nirsevimab, the…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to realign US childhood vaccination recommendations with peer developed countries, proposing a reduction in vaccine doses for children based on international standards. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that moves…
Donald Trump’s attempt to revise childhood vaccine recommendations has intensified debate, with Democrats warning it undermines trust and fuels confusion amid ongoing disease outbreaks. Donald Trump’s move to reshape childhood vaccine guidance has set off a new round of political…
A new take on the classic grilled chicken chopped salad highlights its adaptability for busy schedules, with options for customised dressings and added ingredients, making it a staple for nutritious weekday lunches and dinners. A grilled chicken chopped salad is…
