A global review spanning 64 countries finds heavier screen exposure is associated with weaker academic performance, poorer language development and emotional difficulties, but says it cannot show that screens are the cause. A major global review has found that children…
A four-year study of more than 6,500 Australian teenagers found lower rates of depressive and anxiety symptoms among those eating more fruit, while sugary drinks were linked to poorer outcomes. A new University of Sydney study has added to growing…
Skin-to-skin contact, feeding patterns and nappy changes can help families understand how a newborn is settling in the crucial first six weeks. In the first six weeks after birth, families are often learning three things at once: how to feed…
Cooked bottle gourd, fox nuts, almonds and dried fruit combine in a creamy drink with no refined sugar, but portion size still matters. A lauki makhana milkshake may sound unusual, but the recipe brings together everyday ingredients into a chilled…
A new survey finds a sharp rise in early childhood staff who say they cannot build individual relationships with children, while confidence in the quality of care reaches a record low. Early childhood teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand are reporting…
Doctors are being urged to act swiftly after a surge in Pennsylvania measles infections exposed pregnant patients and newborns to risks rarely seen since widespread MMR vaccination. Pennsylvania’s health department has issued new guidance for doctors after the state saw…
Day treatment programmes offer structured psychiatric, therapeutic and educational support for teenagers whose difficulties are disrupting life at home and school, without requiring an overnight stay. When a teenager begins to struggle, many families start with weekly therapy and hope…
US survey analysis found that children with asthma who met more exercise, recreational screen-time and sleep guidelines were more likely to show curiosity, emotional self-control and task completion, although the study cannot establish cause and effect. Children and adolescents with…
A review spanning 2.8 million children in 64 countries finds heavier digital media exposure is associated with poorer academic performance, language development and emotional wellbeing. A major review published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that heavier screen use may affect children’s…
The Yale emotional-intelligence expert argues that naming feelings is only the first step: children and adults also need to learn how to respond, recover and repair. Marc Brackett has built a career around a simple but stubborn idea: emotions shape…
