A study from the University of Exeter highlights the need for safer environments and phased freedom for children as they transition to independent outdoor activities to support their wellbeing and confidence. As thousands of children begin secondary school, researchers at…
While widely used for sleep issues, melatonin’s effectiveness and long-term safety remain uncertain, leading experts to emphasise caution and the importance of evidence-backed options like creatine for strength enhancement. Melatonin can help some people sleep, but the benefit is usually…
India’s Supreme Court has urged the food regulator to fast-track the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, prioritising public health over industry concerns in a move that echoes global trends towards…
Creekstone Energy’s GIGAWATER project proposes capturing water vapour from natural gas to address water scarcity concerns at massive data centres, but independence validation is awaited amid public scrutiny over water use. Creekstone Energy says it wants to do something data…
With climbing a natural part of toddler growth, experts highlight the importance of providing safe environments and purpose-built equipment to support developmental instincts while minimising hazards. Toddlers who treat the sofa, table and bookshelf like a personal climbing wall are…
Parents can foster early mathematical understanding by weaving simple counting, comparison and pattern tasks into everyday activities like setting the table, tidying or shopping, turning routine moments into valuable learning experiences without extra lessons. Parents are often encouraged to build…
Research shows that children’s anxiety about returning to school can be alleviated by calming weekends, with families emphasising the importance of downtime and predictable routines during the first week back. For many families, the first week back at school is…
Sodexo’s 2026 School Dinner Index reveals increasing demand for global cuisines among secondary students, while pizza continues to dominate across age groups amid efforts to improve nutritional value and diversify menu options. Pizza remains the school canteen champion, but Sodexo’s…
Research from the University of Exeter highlights that children’s freedom to move alone is beneficial only under the right safety conditions, amid declining outdoor activity and safety concerns in neighbourhoods. As many children prepare to move on to secondary school,…
New York City introduces a one-year ban on student-facing generative AI in primary schools and caps screen time for younger pupils, while launching a free 2-K programme supported by a $1.2 billion investment to enhance early learning access. New York…
