As the 2026/27 academic year begins, Hong Kong introduces a dual-track mental health strategy in schools, emphasising early intervention, cross-sector collaboration, and support for younger pupils amid rising mental health concerns. As Hong Kong settles into the first week of…
California’s push for universal early childhood care hits financial and logistical hurdles, highlighting the need for bold reform to support families and providers ahead of a potential political breakthrough in funding. California has secured the school-based part of its early-years…
Novo Nordisk reports positive outcomes in a late-stage trial of semaglutide for children aged six to under 12, amid rising off-label prescriptions and ongoing debate over obesity treatment in young children. Novo Nordisk said on Monday that semaglutide had met…
Nigeria launches a nationwide initiative to combat declining breastfeeding rates, highlighting the importance of community, policy support, and workplace measures to improve child survival and maternal health amid persistent myths and weak systems. Nigeria’s latest breastfeeding campaign has been driven…
A new review highlights the importance of recognising ADHD’s impact on self-esteem and tailoring home education strategies to support emotional and behavioural needs, especially for girls often overlooked in diagnoses. For parents educating a child with ADHD at home, the…
Public-health bodies and dietitians are urging parents to focus on balanced, varied, and practical school lunches rather than chasing elusive ‘brain foods’, promoting easy-to-prepare, nutritious options that children will actually eat. Parents hunting for the ideal school lunchbox are being…
A new study in Buenos Aires reveals teenagers are spending an average of over six hours a day on their phones, with significant links to anxiety, depression, and sleep issues, prompting the city to tighten screen restrictions in schools. Buenos…
A new Guangzhou study reveals that parents’ psychological distress, rather than children’s symptom severity, most significantly affects family wellbeing during early autism intervention, highlighting the urgent need for supportive and adaptive caregiver services. For families arriving at an autism centre…
A review of preschool interventions across African countries reveals that improving classroom quality and family involvement yields more sustainable gains than simply increasing enrolment. Ghana’s holistic approach highlights the importance of investing in adults, teachers, parents, and community members, to…
Cambodia is experiencing a shifting public health challenge, battling both undernutrition among children and a surge in diet-related non-communicable diseases among adults, driven by changing food habits and increased marketing of ultra-processed foods. Cambodia’s public-health challenge is no longer only…
