An alarming diphtheria surge in Nigeria, driven by immunity gaps and misinformation, prompts emergency vaccination and response measures across key states to prevent further transmission among children aged 1 to 14. Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak is being driven by large gaps…
The ACT Government is developing a public register to disclose safety breaches and enforcement actions against childcare centres, promising greater transparency and oversight amid expanding evaluation efforts. Canberra parents will soon be able to see substantiated safety breaches and enforcement…
Recent research underscores the significance of balanced, consistent, and literacy-focused kindergarten programmes in shaping children’s educational journeys and long-term outcomes. Choosing a kindergarten programme is one of the earliest education decisions many parents make, and it can shape how children…
Expert advice highlights how recognising whining as a communication issue and applying consistent, calm responses can teach children more effective ways to express their needs, reducing frustration for parents. Whining is one of those everyday behaviours that can wear down…
Experts emphasise that toddler tantrums are a normal part of development driven by immature brains under strain. Effective strategies include staying calm, emotion coaching, and establishing routines, which help children learn self-control and cope with big feelings. Toddler tantrums are…
As teenagers increasingly turn to AI chatbots for emotional support amid mental health service shortages, experts warn of potential risks and the need for balanced, human-led care. Teenagers are increasingly leaning on AI chatbots for emotional support, often without telling…
The re-elected New Zealand National Party aims to revive traditional learning methods by limiting screen time for children under eight, emphasising books, handwriting, conversation, and hands-on activities as part of a broader overhaul of early education standards. A re-elected National…
Illinois has introduced its own fall vaccination recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and RSV, filling a gap left by federal uncertainty and aiming to protect residents amid the respiratory virus season. Illinois has issued its own fall vaccination guidance for flu,…
A new approach to fostering adolescent self-esteem focuses on activities that emphasise persistence, self-expression, and contribution, offering a low-pressure route to confidence for quieter teens. Some teenagers thrive on scores, rankings and rivalries. Others do not, and that can be…
A pioneering policy in Berkeley successfully cut soda sales at checkout lanes, yet small-pack candy sales remained resilient, highlighting limits of impulse-buying restrictions without broader systemic measures. Berkeley’s trailblazing healthy checkout law appears to have done what campaigners hoped in…
