As autumn links sensory activities to cognitive, emotional and motor skills development, experts advocate for safer, simplified methods that emphasise tactile discovery over messy setups, promoting mindful play for young children. Autumn sensory play is increasingly being pitched as a…
Emerging guidance stresses the importance of treating sensory aids such as headphones and quiet spaces as necessary support tools for overwhelmed children, reshaping how educators and parents approach sensory sensitivities and fostering inclusive environments. Medical advice, school guidance and occupational…
Mainstream health bodies in the US are emphasising the importance of early action for concerns about children’s development, encouraging parents to seek timely advice rather than delay with a ‘wait and see’ approach amidst widespread parental worries. Parents who keep…
The World Health Organization’s approval of a multi-dose Pfizer RSV vaccine presentation removes key hurdles for low-income countries, enabling faster integration into routine maternal immunisation programmes and potentially saving thousands of young lives. Lower-income countries are closer to routine maternal…
As federal SNAP benefits decline across the US, Miami-Dade County’s removal of universal free breakfasts and lunches highlights growing concerns about the future of school nutrition programmes and the wider implications for child hunger nationwide. For many American families, the…
New research suggests that while empathy reduces bullying behaviour, highly empathetic children may be more vulnerable to victimisation, urging schools to tailor anti-bullying programs carefully. Primary school pupils who show strong empathy for children being bullied may be less likely…
Emerging collaborations between art therapy and EMDR are providing new pathways for trauma survivors who struggle with verbal expression, blending structured approaches to access non-verbal memories and emotions with promising early evidence. In summer 2026, clinicians writing for the British…
Experts recommend that children have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7 to identify potential issues early, facilitating growth-guided interventions and potentially reducing the need for later braces or surgery. By the time many children are ready for braces in their…
Despite a recent decrease in consumption, American children still derive nearly two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods, prompting experts to emphasise environmental and behavioural factors beyond just weight metrics in tackling childhood obesity. American children still get almost two-thirds…
Experts warn that over-scheduling children with extracurricular activities can hinder their growth, advocating for more unstructured free time to promote resilience, creativity, and well-being. The question parents face at the start of term is not how many activities can fit…
