Despite an emergency vaccination campaign reaching 18 million children, Bangladesh faces its deadliest measles outbreak in recent history, with more than 1,000 fatalities and ongoing transmission. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now killed more than 1,000 children, according to health authorities,…
Research highlights that the combination of depression and bullying or cyberbullying significantly increases the risk of suicide attempts among teenagers, prompting calls for earlier intervention and comprehensive prevention strategies. A new study in Scientific Reports has added fresh weight to…
Persistent bedwetting remains common among older children, with recent insights emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, effective home treatments, and emotional support to improve outcomes. Bedwetting in older children is more common than many families realise. Todaysparent, citing paediatric urology…
Consumer groups in Mexico have raised alarms over processed drinks and desserts targeted at children, revealing hidden high sugar content and exploiting labelling loopholes, prompting calls for stricter regulation and clearer warnings from authorities. School lunchboxes are back under scrutiny…
A new study shows that improved nutritional standards for school meals not only benefit students but also lead families to buy healthier foods at home, especially among those facing time and financial constraints. A study highlighted by the American Marketing…
Celmira Macedo advocates for earlier, multisensory teaching approaches like EKUI to reverse Portugal’s declining PISA results, emphasising early intervention and inclusion. Celmira Macedo, the creator of the EKUI learning method, says Portugal’s slide in the OECD’s latest PISA results shows…
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has exceeded 600 cases across 37 counties, prompting emergency vaccination campaigns as health officials race to curb the rapidly spreading virus that has already caused hospitalisations and child deaths. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has passed another grim milestone,…
Canada’s approach to making soccer affordable and accessible, driven by organisational structure and community investment, highlights a potential blueprint for other youth sports seeking greater participation and inclusivity amid rising costs and participation drop-offs. Canadian soccer is offering a useful…
Experts emphasise the importance of fostering social confidence in children through low-pressure opportunities and modelling warmth, recognising that friendship building is a skill developed over time rather than an immediate quest for a ‘best friend’. Many parents quietly hope their…
A new Quebec report asserts that increased investment in support for pregnant women and young children can reduce future public expenses by improving health and educational outcomes, emphasising the importance of early intervention and resource equity. A new Quebec report…
