Research from Northeastern University uncovers that aerobic fitness and body fat influence children’s inhibitory control in different ways, highlighting separate impacts on brain function and impulsivity. A new study from Northeastern University suggests that children’s physical fitness and body fat…
Guidance from experts highlights the importance of early intervention and informed decision-making when assessing the need for higher levels of support for at-risk teenagers, emphasising safety, stability, and transparency in treatment choices. Parents facing a teenager whose behaviour has become…
Experts advise parents to see setbacks in school as opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and practical life skills, focusing on calm support and ongoing reflection rather than quick fixes. School struggles do not always signal failure. For many children, a…
Educators and parents highlight how homeschooling offers a flexible, personalised environment crucial for dyslexic learners, challenging traditional school routines to foster confidence and progress. Many parents begin homeschooling with the same mental picture they had of school: desks, worksheets, fixed…
Experts recommend a low-pressure, modelling-based approach for managing toddlers’ selective eating, with guidance on identifying when medical attention is needed. Picky eating is a familiar phase for many toddlers, and it often reflects normal development rather than a deeper problem.…
Experts warn that routine snacking on calorie-heavy, ultra-processed foods is crowding out proper meals for children and advise parents to focus on portion control and healthier choices to foster better eating habits. Snacking has become so routine for many children…
As temperatures rise, food safety experts recommend innovative tips for maintaining appealing and nutritious packed lunches for school children, emphasising the importance of proper insulation, suitable ingredients, and creative, heat-tolerant snacks like white bean dip. As the school year begins…
University of Pennsylvania researchers are testing CAMI, an AI-based system designed to streamline autism evaluations, offering quicker initial screenings while keeping clinicians in control of final diagnoses. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are testing an artificial intelligence system that…
As children head back to the classroom, experts emphasise the importance of sleep for optimal health, learning, and behavioural wellbeing, urging parents to establish routines and minimise screen time before bed. As children head back to class, family medicine physician…
A simple, nut-free lunchbox meal featuring slow-cooked honey garlic meatballs, rice, and versatile vegetables offers busy families a stress-free, make-ahead option, with adaptable ingredients to suit different tastes and dietary needs. Making lunch the night before can take the stress…
