As families spend more than ever to keep children active in organised sports, a widening gap emerges between affluent families and those unable to meet soaring costs, prompting concerns about access and the true purpose of youth sport. Families are…
A shift in Norwegian educational policy fosters increased outdoor and unstructured play in early years, challenging traditional schooling methods and sparked by growing concerns over children’s mental health and resilience. An argument that once sounded like a specialist warning is…
Florencia Clara Lopez Boo of NYU receives the Khalifa International Award for her pioneering research demonstrating how community monitoring can ensure high-quality, scalable early childhood services in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the importance of community involvement in effective programme…
As US sports authorities increase transparency with weekly public updates on banned coaches, investigations reveal persistent gaps allowing abusive adults to remain active with young athletes, highlighting the need for deeper organisational reforms. The Washington Post and ProPublica have widened…
A large US study uncovers unique brain connectivity patterns in children with sensory sensitivities, highlighting links to anxiety and autistic traits, and challenging traditional assumptions about behaviour and ADHD. Children who recoil from school bells, clothing tags or the hum…
Rising child malnutrition rates in Kandahar highlight a deepening health and food security emergency across Afghanistan, with aid disruptions intensifying risks for vulnerable children and mothers amid mounting economic and environmental pressures. The wards filling up in Kandahar are part…
A paediatric endocrinologist stresses the importance of regular, balanced meals featuring complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, fish, and nuts for children returning to school, highlighting a shift away from sugary snacks and quick energy fixes. As children return to classrooms after…
Rising malnutrition rates and declining exclusive breastfeeding in Liberia highlight a worsening infant health crisis driven by misinformation and deep aid reductions, straining an already fragile health system. Liberia’s infant nutrition crisis is now visible in the country’s own data.…
Expert guidance highlights innovative approaches, from visual scripts to conversational routines, to help children with social challenges build more meaningful connections and navigate social situations with confidence. A set of conversation prompts can get a child talking, but specialists say…
With rising concerns over sedentary lifestyles during school days, experts highlight the importance of integrating movement into education through school design, activity breaks, and community engagement to support children’s health and cognitive development. As children head back into structured school…
