A recent study highlights the importance of consistent, predictable discipline and positive parental role models in fostering trust and healthy development in preschool children, challenging outdated threats and harsh tactics. The discipline mistake most likely to chip away at a…
Despite proposed reforms to reduce training hours and shift towards community-based sports, a new survey reveals young Taiwanese athletes continue to face overtraining, injuries, and emotional strain, raising questions about the effectiveness of recent policy changes. Taiwan’s planned shake-up of…
Recent studies and personal accounts reveal that becoming a parent induces a slow, uneven transformation in identity and emotional regulation, challenging the myth of immediate maturity associated with parenthood. The harder truth about becoming a parent is that it does…
Recent studies across African countries highlight that expanding nursery and kindergarten access alone is insufficient; sustainable improvements depend on classroom quality, teacher training, emotional support, and family engagement, offering critical insights for policymakers aiming to boost early childhood outcomes. African…
New research from Germany highlights how different dietary patterns during pregnancy may impact gestational length and newborn size, with vegetable-rich diets linked to longer pregnancies and lengthier babies, while ultra-processed foods correlate with higher maternal weight gain. Pregnant women whose…
R U OK? promotes embedding regular, supportive conversations in school routines to bridge the gap between needing help and seeking it, moving beyond single awareness days to foster genuine wellbeing among young Australians. R U OK? is increasingly arguing that…
The US CDC updates its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking a dispute with the WHO and renewed debate over vaccine safety amid increasing autism diagnoses and political tensions. A US government website now says it is no longer evidence-based…
The Share Foundation’s newly expanded Stepping Forward: Explore programme broadens access to performing arts for all youth, while maintaining targeted support for care-experienced children, amid rising pressure on arts funding in schools. A performing arts course first created for children…
A major US study indicates that parental subfecundity, rather than IVF itself, may be associated with small increases in behavioural difficulties, autism-related traits, and ADHD in children, highlighting underlying fertility issues as a key factor. A large US study is…
As children approach their second birthday, the transition from two naps to one is a nuanced process influenced by behaviour, schedule, and individual needs, with recent guidance emphasising flexibility over fixed ages. For many families, the move from two naps…
