Experts emphasise the importance of regular growth assessments over classroom comparisons for children concerned about their height, highlighting the role of nutrition, proper monitoring, and targeted medical interventions when necessary. For parents worried that a 6-year-old is shorter than most…
A Taiwanese nutritionist has advised parents to focus on building healthy diets and routines for children at the start of the school term, emphasising whole foods and lifestyle habits over supplements and vitamins to boost immunity during cold season. A…
A new national study reveals that household expenses for children’s community sport in Australia average $4,567 annually, prompting calls for cheaper options and more targeted support to keep kids active. The real bill for children’s community sport in Australia is…
Recent Australian research and policy reviews highlight a move towards more flexible, inclusive teaching strategies for neurodivergent students, emphasising routines, visual supports, and individualised learning over traditional models. Australia’s debate about neuro-affirming education is moving beyond slogans and into the…
A new review highlights the mounting toll of floods and droughts on child nutrition in vulnerable regions, calling for systemic climate-resilient health strategies amid limited but growing evidence of a direct climate-malnutrition link. A peer-reviewed review published on 2 September…
Jamie and Patsy Schanbaum, whose experience with meningococcal disease led to Texas vaccine laws, are now working with New York officials to further prevent the disease amid updated CDC guidance. Jamie and Patsy Schanbaum, the Texas mother and daughter whose…
A new study reveals that increased autism diagnoses after COVID-19 are driven by heightened detection of females, challenging longstanding stereotypes and emphasising the need for gender-sensitive screening approaches. Much of the apparent post-pandemic rise in autism diagnoses in one large…
Queensland has transitioned its statewide school-entry vision screening scheme from a pilot to a permanent service, screening over 400,000 children since 2016 and refining methods to better identify visual problems early in childhood. Queensland’s school-entry eye screening scheme has shifted…
A new study in Anchorage reveals that the end of universal free school meals has led to increased hunger, anxiety, and behavioural issues among elementary pupils, prompting calls to sustain free provision for health and equity reasons. When the emergency…
A slow heart rate in teenage athletes can mask serious health issues like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), which can affect growth, bone health, and heart function. Experts warn that early detection through family awareness and medical vigilance is…
