An alarming increase in U.S. parents refusing vitamin K injections for newborns has raised fears among health professionals, as declines reach over 57% in six months amid growing vaccine scepticism and political debates. The share of U.S. newborns not receiving…
New Australian research reveals that long-term instrument practice improves sensory-motor prediction and learning speed, with potential implications for rehabilitation and sports training. A new study suggests that people with musical training may learn movement sequences faster and predict what comes…
Emerging assessment tools designed for bilingual children promise more accurate evaluation of dual language PreK learners, helping educators better identify support needs and ensure equitable education outcomes. For public PreK programmes that serve dual language learners, assessment only works if…
Recent research reveals that OCD involves complex brain network disruptions and neurochemical changes, offering promising avenues for targeted treatments beyond behavioural symptoms. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often described in terms of what it looks like from the outside: repeated washing, checking,…
A clinical nutritionist highlights the importance of introducing traditional and nutrient-rich foods early to support children’s growth, immunity, and brain development, while offering practical strategies for overcoming selective eating habits. Many parents know the scene: a child will happily eat…
Paediatric consultant Ikram Rabea Ayad highlights that most sleep problems in children are temporary and manageable, emphasizing routine, cultural variations, and medical assessments to promote healthier sleep patterns. Paediatric sleep problems are often temporary and manageable, according to paediatric consultant…
Recent federal cuts to food assistance programmes risk leaving more children without free breakfast and lunch at school, as states and families grapple with the widening impact of reduced SNAP and Medicaid support. Cuts to the federal food assistance programme…
Research from the University of Michigan reveals that children aged six to nine are not only aware of punishment but also scrutinise whether consequences are applied fairly, showing an early grasp of fairness and emotional impact of unequal treatment. Young…
OutPace, part of Students Run Philly Style, offers LGBTQ+ young people in Philadelphia a supportive environment through structured running programmes that promote physical activity, mentorship, and community, fostering confidence and wellbeing amid challenging social climates. OUTPace is giving LGBTQ+ young…
Educators and researchers highlight the importance of fostering a sense of belonging in the early weeks of school, arguing that prioritising relationships over assessment can improve children’s mental health and engagement in learning. At the start of a new school…
