A study of Houston high school students found that those facing both food insecurity and commercial sexual exploitation exposure were less likely to say they would turn to parents or trusted adults for help. A study of Houston high school…
Teenage romance is more than a fleeting distraction: research suggests first love can shape attachment, emotional resilience and later relationships. First love often arrives during adolescence, when emotions run high and identity is still taking shape. What may begin as…
Dr Rajagopal Soondron argues that the awkwardness of entering secondary school can help young Mauritians develop resilience, confidence and a stronger understanding of others. Many Mauritians can remember the first time they walked into a secondary school hall and felt…
Early grades, homework battles and school refusal can reveal hidden difficulties with reading, attention, organisation or maths , and point to support rather than blame. When the first report card of the school year lands in a parent portal or…
The Ministry of National Education’s latest Family Education Bulletin offers parents guidance on child development and ways to extend classroom learning at home. Turkey’s Ministry of National Education has released the October edition of its Family Education Bulletin for parents…
RSV can quickly progress from cold-like symptoms to bronchiolitis or pneumonia, even in full-term babies without underlying conditions. Experts explain warning signs and how pregnancy vaccination and infant antibodies can help protect against severe illness. Respiratory syncytial virus, better known…
A New York psychologist says children are accessing online betting through adults’ devices and accounts, while constant exposure to gambling promotion is normalising risky behaviour. A New York psychologist has warned that gambling addiction is increasingly affecting children and young…
Children who become overwhelmed by noise, change or strong emotions may be showing a normal temperament trait , and the right support can help their empathy and insight flourish. A highly sensitive child is not a child who needs fixing.…
Natural materials and dot stickers can help young children recognise the letters in their names while building fine motor skills through playful, low-pressure activities. Helping a young child recognise their own name can be one of the most rewarding early…
Parents can help teenagers quit vaping by combining firm boundaries with an open conversation about peer pressure, stress, cravings and the support they need. Finding a vape in a teenager’s bag can set off a scramble of panic, anger and…
