A comprehensive study of over 6,000 Chinese teenagers reveals that problematic internet use manifests in multiple patterns, each with distinct mental health implications, urging tailored support strategies. A new study of more than 6,000 Chinese adolescents suggests that problematic internet…
Despite rapid growth, Australia’s childcare expansion is accompanied by high staff turnover, management changes, and low wages, raising concerns over quality and safety, experts warn. Australia’s childcare system is expanding fast, but a new analysis from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute…
A study reveals a 74% surge in emergency visits related to youth suicide amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing gaps in hospital preparedness and calling for targeted improvements in paediatric mental health services. Children’s emergency department visits for suicide-related crises rose…
A University of Minnesota-led study highlights the potential of real-life mentoring relationships to improve teenagers’ physical activity and mental well-being, offering a promising approach amidst post-pandemic challenges. A University of Minnesota-led study suggests that mentoring may help teenagers build healthier…
The United States is approaching a critical review of its measles elimination status as cases surge and vaccination rates drop, raising concerns among health experts about domestic transmission and policy challenges. The United States is heading towards a pivotal November…
Parents seeking quick, practical ideas to add variety and reduce lunchtime boredom can embrace small changes like wraps, snack boxes, and make-ahead favourites, making the daily ritual more enjoyable and manageable. Packing school lunches often begins with good intentions and…
A study by King’s College London and the University of Cape Town finds that maternal anaemia during pregnancy may lead to smaller brain sizes and affected regions involved in learning and emotional control in babies, prompting calls for improved screening…
Two unvaccinated Amish infants in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first confirmed US deaths linked to the disease this year amidst a nationwide resurgence and ongoing outbreak among undervaccinated communities. Two unvaccinated Amish infants in Lancaster…
Poor sleep can mask or exacerbate ADHD symptoms, highlighting the importance of prioritising sleep routines for effective management and accurate diagnosis. For parents and caregivers navigating ADHD, sleep can be the missing piece that makes an already hard day feel…
New Zealand’s pioneering early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, emphasises holistic development, agency, and community involvement, redefining how children learn through play, exploration, and supportive relationships. In early childhood, learning is rarely a matter of sitting still and memorising facts. It…
