Experts highlight the importance of the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two, as a vital window to prevent anaemia and support brain development through targeted nutrition and improved sanitation. The first 1,000 days of life, from…
Emerging research highlights that structured rough-and-tumble play, when conducted within trustful relationships, enhances children’s physical coordination, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience, challenging the dismissive view of such activities. Rough-and-tumble play is often dismissed as little more than noisy horseplay, but…
A new study suggests that children in Italy who start using social media at age 11 or 12 tend to perform worse in reading and maths by secondary school, raising concerns about digital media’s impact on learning. A new Italian…
With over 800,000 open referrals for ADHD assessments by March 2026, families are navigating long waits, postcode disparities, and the importance of early support ahead of formal diagnosis. Parents waiting for an ADHD assessment for their child are often caught…
Seasonal art projects using natural materials like leaves and pumpkins offer preschoolers engaging, manageable ways to develop coordination, explore textures, and celebrate autumn, fostering both creativity and essential skills. For preschoolers, autumn offers an easy entry point into art: leaves,…
Seasonal abundance offers children a rich and versatile palette of natural materials for fall art, fostering creativity, observation, and cross-curricular learning through simple, adaptable projects using leaves, pumpkins, gourds, and additional natural finds. Autumn offers children an unusually rich palette…
As children with autism face a new school year, experts highlight strategies to ease their transition, emphasising early preparation, communication, and customised support for a smoother start. As summer ends, many parents are juggling excitement and apprehension as children prepare…
Travelling with children can disrupt sleep patterns due to environmental changes, but maintaining consistent routines and familiar signals can help babies settle better, easing travel stress for parents. Travel can unsettle a baby’s sleep because it changes several familiar cues…
Travel can disrupt babies’ sleep patterns by changing familiar cues, but maintaining core routines and familiar items can minimise the impact. Experts emphasise consistency and flexibility to help babies settle during trips, ensuring a smoother return to normal sleep patterns.…
As family visits and holiday trips disrupt infants’ sleep routines, experts advise simple strategies like maintaining routines, creating familiar sleep spaces, and sharing rooms to help babies stay settled amid the chaos. Family visits can unsettle a baby’s sleep because…
