Research reveals that childhood picky eating stems from a mix of genetic, sensory, and experiential factors, challenging simplified views and highlighting the importance of supportive strategies for parents and carers. Picky eating is often dismissed as bad behaviour, but the…
Parents of children with food allergies are urged to prioritise careful label reading, establish clear communication with caregivers, and develop action plans to ensure safe eating routines, as guidance emphasizes heightened vigilance and preparedness. A child’s food-allergy diagnosis can leave…
New research indicates that exclusionary discipline such as suspensions and expulsions often exacerbate behavioural issues rather than resolve them, prompting schools to consider restorative and supportive alternatives that foster a more positive learning environment. As schools begin a new term,…
Pakistan’s National Task Force reviews ongoing polio eradication strategies as authorities launch a major vaccination drive targeting over 31 million children across high-risk districts, aiming to curb persistent virus transmission. Pakistan’s National Task Force for Polio Eradication has reviewed the…
A new UN-backed assessment warns that nearly a quarter of a million Haitian children under five are at risk of acute malnutrition amid ongoing violence, displacement, and economic hardship, with the crisis set to worsen in the coming months. Haiti’s…
The Home Depot Foundation has launched a new programme aimed at engaging 15 million young people in skilled trades through hands-on learning and early career exploration, as part of its broader effort to address workforce shortages in construction fields. The…
A recent study of 472 US teens across 47 states highlights widespread online harassment and exposure to harmful content, blurring lines between digital and real-world risks. A small study of 472 teenagers across 47 US states suggests that online harm…
Despite decades of improvement, childhood vaccination rates across the European Union have recently declined in multiple countries, risking outbreaks and undermining herd immunity amid uneven progress and pandemic-related setbacks. Childhood vaccination rates across the European Union have risen markedly over…
Child development experts highlight new ways to craft sensory bins that support fine motor skills, language development, and cognitive growth while encouraging safe, engaging exploration for children of all ages. Sensory bins can give children a simple, hands-on way to…
Pakistan reports a significant decrease in polio cases from 74 in 2024 to just four in 2026, with ongoing nationwide vaccination drives targeting high-risk districts to eliminate the virus entirely. Pakistan’s fight against polio has gathered pace, with official figures…
