Moisio School in Salo integrates movement into daily routines through innovative activities and legal mandates, highlighting the benefits for neurodivergent students and broader educational reform. At Moisio School in Salo, movement is built into the school day rather than treated…
Experts advocate that fostering balanced eating habits in children hinges on guidance rather than control, emphasising repetition, positive language, and involving children in meal choices to build lasting healthy relationships with food. Teaching children to eat well is less about…
Experts call for prompt evaluation of heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescents, highlighting risks of silent bleeding disorders and the need for better diagnosis and management. Heavy periods in teenage girls should not be dismissed as a routine part of adolescence,…
Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Walton emphasizes that academics, holistic development, and integrated college guidance should take priority in high school sport, challenging traditional results-focused models. Wayne Walton is setting out a formal principle for high school sport:…
A Finnish study reveals that incorporating natural elements into playgrounds can enhance microbial diversity on children, supporting immune regulation and challenging traditional notions of hygiene and safety. For decades, a well-designed playground was often taken to mean one with smooth,…
Updated guidance highlights the importance of age-specific vitamin D intake for children, warning against indiscriminate supplementation and emphasising natural sources like food and sunlight, while recognising the risks of overconsumption. Giving children vitamin D is often treated as a simple…
An independent team at the University of Minnesota is conducting a comprehensive review of evidence supporting meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines in children and young adults, seeking to inform policy amidst ongoing legal and political debates and rising disease cases. An…
Greece has revised regulations governing food sold in school canteens, easing some portion restrictions and emphasising healthier options amid ongoing childhood obesity concerns, with the changes supported by scientific and practical considerations. Greece has updated the rules governing food sold…
ACAMH introduces a flexible, free online training programme for clinicians working with children and young people with ADHD, equipping them with up-to-date knowledge on diagnosis and treatment approaches amidst a rapidly evolving evidence base. ACAMH is offering a free, on-demand…
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge plans to increase Al Ghad nursery capacity to 12,000 by 2029, focusing on promoting Arabic language, Emirati culture, and creating new jobs for Emirati women in early childhood education. Abu Dhabi’s Department of…
