Children as young as six are increasingly arriving at A&E in mental health crises, with emergency services overwhelmed and calls for urgent community support and strategic reform. Children as young as six are arriving at emergency departments in England in…
A newborn’s death during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has ignited a fierce dispute over medical facts, public health messaging, and political blame, highlighting growing tensions over vaccine confidence amid rising cases nationwide. Pennsylvania’s handling of a newborn’s death during a measles…
Ben Tingen transforms his small gym into a sanctuary for adolescents battling modern lifestyle challenges, promoting physical activity as a tool for mental and physical resilience. Ben Tingen has turned his small gym in Bovensmilde into something more than a…
Barnardos reports increasing cases of school avoidance among children and warns of significant delays in crucial support services, highlighting growing challenges faced by families and schools in addressing mental health and educational needs. Barnardos has warned that school anxiety and…
Research and expert guidance emphasise that preschoolers develop essential mathematical understanding through everyday activities like comparing, sorting, and pattern recognition, rather than rote number drills, paving the way for long-term academic success. Preschool mathematics is best understood as a broad…
India’s food regulator proposes bold red warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods amid rising childhood obesity, with judicial pressure accelerating the long-delayed measure inspired by international success stories like Chile. India’s food regulator is under pressure to act on a…
A new analysis reveals how scarce resources force many South African households to rely on unbalanced meals, risking long-term health impacts for vulnerable populations, particularly children. For many South African families, what is on the dinner table is less about…
As India observes National Nutrition Week, experts emphasise the importance of prioritising a diverse diet of whole foods over supplements, supported by recent research demonstrating the superior biological benefits of food matrices for overall health and specific deficiencies. As National…
Research from the University of Southampton reveals that teens who experience irregular sleep schedules are more prone to anxiety, highlighting the need for supporting structured sleep routines and reconsidering school start times. Researchers at the University of Southampton have found…
As experts warn of the growing health and developmental risks of excessive screen use, innovative management tools provide families with practical solutions to set boundaries and promote healthier habits for children and teenagers. Parents trying to cut back on children’s…
