The Pan American Health Organization warns of a sharp rise in measles cases across the Americas, with the region experiencing its highest infection levels in more than 20 years, prompting calls for strengthened immunisation efforts. The Pan American Health Organization…
Researchers at Florida International University are evaluating Eco-Rescue, a video game designed to improve attention control, as an innovative treatment for anxiety in teenagers, marking a new step in digital mental health solutions. Researchers at Florida International University are testing…
Research reveals that repeated patterns of verbal attacks and conditional affection can undermine children’s self-worth and emotional stability, emphasising the importance of nurturing unconditional love and behaviour-focused guidance. Parents are often told to avoid a handful of toxic phrases, as…
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created CAMI, an AI system that improves autism screening accuracy by analysing children’s motor imitation skills using simple video recordings, potentially transforming early diagnosis practices. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed…
Integrating yoga into childhood education offers a playful and practical approach to teaching anatomy, enhancing physical awareness, confidence, and long-term wellbeing for children, especially those with special needs. Children’s yoga can do more than calm a busy classroom. It can…
As summer disrupts children’s sleep patterns, experts emphasise the importance of maintaining routines to ensure a smoother return to school, highlighting practical strategies for parents to prevent unhealthy sleep drift and promote well-being. Summer can quickly undo a child’s sleep…
Experts identify behavioural clues that reveal whether a child feels securely attached to their parent, emphasising the importance of trust, openness, and shared routines for emotional growth. Children often reveal the state of their relationship with a parent long before…
As children grow, their sleep requirements evolve, highlighting the importance of assessing sleep quality and routine to support their health, learning, and emotional well-being. Parents often want a simple answer to how much sleep children need, but the better question…
A growing recognition of the value of boredom highlights concerns over children’s excessive screen time, with recent studies and official warnings urging a balance to foster social skills and emotional resilience. At 11, the writer in RealClearEducation says she turned…
Despite children’s increased screen time, educators highlight engaging, hands-on activities like board games, puzzles, and creative challenges to foster social skills and concentration without digital devices. Children may be glued to tablets and phones more than ever, but that does…
