As students gear up for the new academic year, increased participation in noisy activities like band and esports underscores the importance of protective measures to prevent irreversible hearing damage among teenagers, say specialists. As the new school year approaches, parents…
A surge of free printable activities is transforming how preschoolers learn to write their names, making the process more engaging and multisensory to build confidence and fine motor skills. Helping preschoolers learn to write their own names can be a…
An increasing number of parents are turning to home-based preschool learning, focusing on play and everyday activities to foster early skills outside traditional classroom settings, offering a more personalised and relaxed approach to early childhood education. More parents are deciding…
Despite increased awareness, Bauchi State continues to lag in critical infant feeding practices, with UNICEF calling for strengthened support systems and behavioural change ahead of global breastfeeding targets. UNICEF has warned that Bauchi State remains far behind on two of…
Innovative, low-cost projects and responsible tasks are helping teenagers build confidence, independence, and skills this summer, moving beyond traditional entertainment to meaningful growth opportunities. For many families, the long summer break becomes awkward just as children enter their teenage years.…
Reading to children before bed offers benefits beyond calming them for sleep, supporting language growth, cognitive development, emotional awareness, and strengthening parent-child bonds, experts reveal. Reading to a child before bed may seem like a simple nightly ritual, but paediatric…
With rising temperatures, the American Red Cross has introduced updated precautions for outdoor sports to prevent heat-related illnesses among students, emphasising gradual training, hydration, and safety protocols. As temperatures rise, the American Red Cross is urging schools and coaches to…
Emerging studies suggest neurobiological differences in teenagers may predispose them to substance use, urging a shift towards early intervention and targeted prevention efforts. A growing body of research is reframing a long-standing question in adolescent medicine: why do some young…
As back-to-school season prompts renewed concerns over heavy backpacks, experts emphasise smarter packing habits and lightweight designs to prevent discomfort and injury among schoolchildren. Back-to-school season is bringing renewed attention to a problem that is familiar to many parents and…
Research suggests that regular, unstructured time spent together, such as shared meals and routine activities, may be more impactful on children’s wellbeing than high-profile parenting efforts or scheduled activities. Experts emphasise the importance of presence and consistency over spectacle in…
