A recent study highlights the adverse effects of overscheduling on children’s emotional health, calling for systemic policy shifts to alleviate pressure on young people. Psychologists have long argued that children need time to play, think and recover, not just to…
New research indicates that girls from multilingual and immigrant families face significant delays in ADHD diagnosis, raising concerns about health disparities and cultural barriers affecting early support for affected children. New research from the University of East Anglia suggests that…
Child and adolescent psychiatrist recommends gradual reduction in children’s screen use to ease the transition back to school, highlighting the importance of organised daily routines and face-to-face interactions. Child and adolescent psychiatry specialist Canan Ince Borekci has urged families not…
The National Nutrition Agency has removed 1,653 schools, mainly private and well-equipped institutions, from its free nutritious meals programme, redirecting aid towards districts with higher needs and stunting issues. The National Nutrition Agency has removed 1,653 schools from the list…
A Florida International University study finds that children as young as three use sophisticated, whole-object strategies for mental rotation tasks, suggesting early emergence of advanced spatial skills. A new Florida International University study suggests that even preschoolers may tackle mental…
SOS Mitmensch releases a detailed report proposing practical steps to address patriarchal attitudes and violent behaviour in boys, urging educational reform and early intervention to foster healthier masculinity. SOS Mitmensch has called for a stronger, more coordinated effort to counter…
A new approach to small group instruction in kindergarten emphasises responsiveness and flexibility, boosting literacy and maths skills through tailored, sustainable routines that adapt to children’s evolving needs. Teaching foundational skills in kindergarten works best when instruction is responsive, not…
Growing access to smartphones and social media, coupled with emotional pressures, is turning adolescent curiosity into hidden, compulsive habits that impact sleep, mood, and school performance, experts warn. Adolescence often arrives with intense curiosity, and smartphones can turn that curiosity…
Despite extensive vaccination efforts, Bangladesh faces a surging measles epidemic driven by waning immunity and vulnerable children, prompting accelerated vaccination campaigns and urgent health interventions. Bangladesh is racing to contain a major measles outbreak that has swept through the country…
Experts advise parents to prioritise comfort, safety and appropriate footwear over expensive gear for children starting their football journey, emphasising the importance of correct surface-specific boots and a focus on enjoyment and learning. When a child decides to start football,…
