Following a sharp decline during COVID-19, Seattle students are reporting fewer signs of sadness and hopelessness, reflecting broader efforts to improve youth mental health, though challenges remain. Five years after the pandemic upended school life in Washington, Seattle students are…
A new Australian Sports Commission study highlights how the true costs of participating in community sport, beyond registration fees, are pushing families to the brink, threatening the future of youth engagement in organised sports. A new Australian Sports Commission study…
A University of Leeds study reveals that women’s perceptions of strength training are deeply intertwined with identity, femininity, and social context, challenging traditional public health narratives and emphasising the need for more inclusive exercise environments. Strength training is increasingly promoted…
Psychologists highlight the importance of children dressing up in adult shoes as a vital part of understanding the world, promoting cognitive and emotional growth through imitation and imaginative play. A child clomping around in a parent’s oversized shoes can look…
Nigeria joins a select group of nations in establishing a formal vaccine response plan, aiming to boost immunisation safety and foster public trust with guidance from the US CDC. Nigeria has joined a small group of countries building a formal…
Christine Reeve highlights the critical need for support plans to focus on behaviours’ functions rather than their appearances, emphasising that effective replacement behaviours must serve the same purpose as challenging actions to improve outcomes for children with special behavioural needs.…
Despite progress, pneumonia remains a leading killer of children worldwide. Experts highlight the importance of pneumococcal vaccines in reducing fatalities and combating related health issues. Coughing and shortness of breath in children are not always signs of a routine cold.…
Parents should be alert to subtle changes in active children, as signs like fatigue and movement difficulties could indicate Lyme disease or other serious health issues requiring prompt attention, experts warn. A child who has quietly stopped joining in may…
Rising awareness reveals childhood depression often masks itself behind cheerful appearances, with specialists urging parents and educators to recognise subtle signs and seek prompt support before long-term effects take hold. Childhood depression is real, and it is often harder to…
As children face routine changes with the start of the new school year, experts recommend parents prioritise recognising and managing emotional responses like anger through empathetic understanding and practical calming strategies. As the new school year begins, many children face…
