A Norwegian study reveals that how often students exercise may be more critical for mental well-being than the duration or intensity of workouts, highlighting the importance of regular movement for better psychological health. A Norwegian study suggests that how often…
Despite global health recommendations and proven benefits, Malawi’s mothers encounter social discomfort and systemic barriers that hinder exclusive breastfeeding, highlighting the urgent need for supportive environments to improve infant health outcomes. Public breastfeeding remains a fraught issue in Malawi, even…
Psychologists and parenting guides highlight the benefits of slow, steady adjustments to sleep, organisation, and routines to reduce stress and help children transition smoothly into the new school year.
India’s food regulator plans to tighten rules on the sale of high-fat, sugar, and salt foods near schools, aiming to curb unhealthy eating habits and promote longer-term dietary reforms. India’s food regulator is moving to draw a harder line around…
A simple roasted chicken recipe provides parents with a healthier, cost-effective alternative to processed deli meats, perfect for quick school lunches and customisable for children’s tastes. Making chicken roast at home can be an easy way to replace processed sliced…
An independent review published in JAMA confirms that the flu vaccine continues to lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death, with no new safety concerns detected for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The findings support ongoing vaccination efforts amid…
While restorative discipline can lower behavioural incidents when properly implemented, school leaders emphasise the importance of staff belief and attitudes for its success, highlighting mixed research findings and the need for careful adoption. Restorative discipline is often described as a…
Recent research uncovers the nuanced and emotional nature of curiosity in learning, urging educators to better differentiate its functions and foster balanced classroom experiences. Curiosity is often praised as the engine of learning, but educators and researchers say it is…
A new analysis reveals a 3,300% increase in accidental drug ingestions among children under six, largely driven by cannabis-infused products that look like sweets, raising urgent safety concerns for caregivers. A new analysis of more than two decades of U.S.…
Thousands of Anganwadi centres across Uttar Pradesh are now serving freshly cooked, nutritious meals to children aged three to six, marking a significant expansion of the state’s child nutrition programme under the Hot Cooked Meal Yojana. In Uttar Pradesh, thousands…
