Heavy schedules, insufficient food and prolonged stress can leave dancers fatigued, unfocused and at greater risk of injury. Experts say rest, regular meals and proper medical support are part of training, not signs of weakness. Dancers are often told to…
A paediatrician recommends dividing children’s breakfast between fibre-rich foods, protein and complex carbohydrates, while avoiding sugary cereals and forcing disliked foods. A balanced breakfast is the best way to help a child start the school day with steady energy and…
Flu cases are rising earlier and faster than usual in El Paso County, as officials warn families to prepare for overlapping respiratory illnesses and a potentially severe season. Flu is arriving earlier than expected in El Paso County, Colorado, and…
Research shows that most children face difficulties moving from pre-kindergarten to kindergarten, prompting calls for schools, early-years providers and community services to coordinate more closely. The move from pre-kindergarten to kindergarten can be jarring for young children, and the strain…
A UCSF study using artificial intelligence, genetic data and lab-grown brain tissue identifies mostly new protein interactions that could help explain how diverse mutations converge on shared biological pathways. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have drawn what…
A cross-sectional study of more than 1,500 preschool children with autism identifies receptive language and communication as central features in a tightly connected developmental pattern, but researchers stress that the findings are exploratory and do not establish causation. A new…
Job loss, illness, separation and moves can surface in children’s behaviour long before they can explain their distress. Honest conversations, predictable routines and practical support can help them feel secure. Family hardships can unsettle children long before they can explain…
A CDC study of children caught up in an Alaskan outbreak found that those who had not been vaccinated were about 26 times more likely to develop laboratory-confirmed pertussis. A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and…
From bedtime stories to cooking and pretend play, everyday routines can help children develop curiosity, confidence and a lasting appetite for learning. Long before children begin formal schooling, they are already learning from the people, habits and spaces around them.…
Unexplained injuries, school-morning illness and withdrawal from favourite activities can be among the subtle signs that a child is experiencing bullying. Bullying remains a widespread problem for young people, and it is often harder to spot than parents expect. StopBullying.gov…
