Brainwave findings suggest children with ADHD symptoms may respond more strongly to unexpected sounds in preschool, but less strongly in later childhood. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may hear the world differently at different stages of development, according to a study…
Senegal has recorded 368 confirmed diphtheria cases and 14 deaths across 60 health districts in 13 regions, as authorities urge vaccination and prompt medical care. Senegal’s diphtheria outbreak has continued to widen, with the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene…
Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal programme has reduced the share of pupils arriving at school hungry from more than 56% to about 16%, as authorities expand coverage and tighten oversight of thousands of kitchens. Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal programme is beginning…
Religious doubts can feel like urgent matters of conscience, but repeated prayer, confession and reassurance-seeking may signal scrupulosity rather than devotion. For many Christians, the hardest part of scrupulosity is that it can feel indistinguishable from conscience. A fear may…
AI is already shaping how teenagers study, search and socialise, leaving parents to help them spot errors, protect their privacy and avoid treating chatbots as trusted companions. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology for teenagers; it is already…
A Pennsylvania study found that children given structured lessons in social, emotional and language skills reported less loneliness and depression and greater life satisfaction almost two decades later. Young adults who took part in a Pennsylvania preschool programme that added…
A gradual approach can help pupils understand how AI works, recognise its limits and use it responsibly, from early computational thinking to discussions of bias, privacy and deepfakes. Artificial intelligence is already woven into children’s daily routines, from search results…
The US Embassy in Rabat says the risk to Americans remains low but advises residents and visitors to check their vaccination records following a limited diphtheria outbreak. The U.S. Embassy in Rabat has issued a health alert after Morocco’s health…
Everyday conversations, family routines and reactions to mistakes can shape how children approach learning, while supportive adults and classrooms can help them change course. Children do not arrive at school as blank slates. Long before a first test or classroom…
After scans, allergy tests and medication failed to explain a nine-year-old’s persistent cough, doctors linked it to stress at school and home , highlighting why functional causes should be considered only after physical illness is ruled out. A nine-year-old girl…
