Toddlers may understand a rule without having the self-control to follow it, especially when emotions run high. Experts recommend clear instructions, predictable routines and calm, consistent responses. Many parents know the moment well: a toddler nods at a rule, then…
Studies suggest structured debate can modestly improve English performance, particularly for weaker readers, but evidence for gains in confidence, civic engagement and other broader benefits is far less certain. For parents weighing whether debate is worth the time and effort,…
Some children who seem emotionally overwhelmed may need practical help with planning, transitions and task management before repeated conversations about their feelings. For anxious students, more time spent talking about feelings is not always the answer. In a video posted…
As teenagers turn to AI chatbots for schoolwork, parents and teachers must teach judgement, privacy and responsible use before convenience becomes dependence. Children and teenagers should learn how artificial intelligence works, but not in the sense of training them to…
Cognitive restructuring and Exposure and Response Prevention can help people separate unwanted thoughts from intent and reduce the compulsions that keep anxiety alive. Intrusive thoughts can feel alarming, but mental-health experts generally describe them as unwanted, involuntary thoughts rather than…
Dr Mamadou Traoré says nutrition, care and stimulation from conception to a child’s second birthday can shape development and reduce the risk of chronic disease across generations. The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to a child’s second birthday,…
US real-world evidence shows maternal vaccination and infant immunisation can substantially reduce severe RSV illness, intensifying calls for New Zealand to fund protection already approved for babies. News from the United States is adding momentum to the case for wider…
Longitudinal research in Brazil suggests sustained bullying is linked to more negative self-portrayals in teenagers, while coping skills may help protect self-esteem. Adolescence is meant to be a period of identity formation, yet for many young people it is also…
University of Sydney research involving more than 6,500 Australian adolescents found fruit intake was associated with fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, while sugary drinks were linked to greater risk. A larger daily intake of fruit may help reduce the…
Ghana has formally closed its type 2 poliovirus outbreak after assessments found transmission had been interrupted, though health officials warned that vigilance and vaccination must continue. Ghana has formally closed its type 2 poliovirus outbreak, a milestone public health officials…
