A study tracking 499 children found that weaker reading in the early years, and slower progress later in primary school, was associated with greater reading anxiety by Year 8. For some children, reading difficulties can become more than an academic…
Measles cases rose by 40% between 2019 and 2023 as immunisation disruptions left 23.7 million infants without a first dose, researchers found. A new study has found that childhood measles vaccination is sliding backwards in the years after the COVID-19…
Tanoto Foundation says local governments are having to piece together funding for services supporting children from birth to age three, weakening efforts to deliver consistent care. Tanoto Foundation says Indonesia still lacks a clear budget line for services that support…
A review of 30 studies suggests that educational content and adult co-viewing can support young children’s learning, while heavy or unsupervised use may affect language, behaviour and sleep. Screen time for young children is not simply a question of how…
India’s food safety regulator has issued fresh notices over claims that infant products can boost immunity, aid digestion or support development, extending scrutiny from packaging and promotions to Instagram influencers. India’s food safety regulator has stepped up scrutiny of infant…
Resistance exercise can reduce acute and overuse injuries, improve joint control and help preserve balance, bone health and independence across the lifespan. Many active people still treat resistance work as an optional extra, fitting it in only when time allows…
Tulane University research finds that gay, lesbian and bisexual teenagers with someone to confide in report substantially lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts. Gay, bisexual and other sexual minority teenagers who have at least one trusted person to turn…
India’s food safety regulator has challenged claims on Nestlé’s Lactogen Pro 1 and NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, as part of a wider crackdown on promotional practices in the infant nutrition market. India’s food safety regulator has moved against Nestlé…
A study of more than 158,000 children suggests that focusing newborn hepatitis B vaccination policy on maternal risk could overlook infections acquired from other household members. A new retrospective cohort study presented at IDWeek suggests that many hepatitis B virus…
Birthdate cut-offs shape eligibility, but a child’s ability to manage routines, separate from caregivers and engage with others may matter just as much when choosing pre-K for 2026–27. For many families, the question is not just when a child can…
