New research reveals Berkeley’s pioneering healthy checkout ordinances significantly cut sugary drink and candy sales, highlighting the policy’s potential for wider adoption and impact on shopping behaviour. Berkeley’s first-in-the-world healthy checkout rules are now linked to a measurable drop in…
A recent study indicates a dramatic increase in leucovorin prescriptions for children in the US after a publicised government endorsement, raising concerns over off-label use amidst limited evidence of efficacy for autism. A study in the New England Journal of…
Experts highlight the significance of providing children with balanced, varied breakfasts that support energy, growth, and concentration, advocating for routine and simplicity amid busy mornings. A good breakfast for children should do more than fill the gap after the night’s…
Choosing the right preschool in Singapore requires assessing the child’s needs, teaching philosophy, environment, and educator quality, children flourish where those elements align, not necessarily where they advertise the loudest. Choosing a preschool is one of the first big education…
The Pathfinders programme, inspired by 4-H’s ‘learn by doing’ philosophy, is empowering children and teenagers across the US with practical skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging through active participation and exploration. The 4-H programme is built on a…
Psychologist Ece Başak Karakaş highlights that feelings of unease during the start of school are natural and manageable, emphasising the importance of support, routine, and emotional awareness for children and parents alike. Children often feel a sense of unease when…
As families in Los Angeles prepare for the new school year, experts and lawmakers highlight the importance of early conversations, parental controls, and new legislation to safeguard children online before they receive their first phone. As families prepare for the…
Simple and inventive apple preparations can transform snack time for picky children, introducing familiar fruit in appealing textures and flavours that encourage acceptance. For parents of fussy eaters, few things feel as dependable as finding one fruit a child will…
As Egypt prepares for its seasonal measles and rubella drive, health officials emphasise the critical role of routine immunisations in maintaining high protection levels, with Egypt having eliminated certain diseases through sustained vaccination efforts. As October approaches and Egypt prepares…
Despite steady overall vaccination coverage among U.S. teens in 2025, concerns grow over stagnating HPV uptake and widening rural-urban disparities, signalling challenges for public health efforts. Vaccination coverage among U.S. adolescents stayed broadly steady in 2025, but the latest federal…
