Experts recommend a calm, curious approach for parents to help children process their sports season, fostering growth and well-being instead of performance-centric reviews. When a season ends, many parents are tempted to rush straight into a verdict: what went well,…
A new survey reveals improvements in mental health among Ontario students post-pandemic, though online gambling and digital pressures raise new challenges. The latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey suggests that many middle- and high-school students in the province…
Despite a federal order suggesting reduced vaccination recommendations, New Jersey maintains its current immunisation schedule, emphasising evidence-based guidance and warning against vaccine misinformation in the face of rising measles cases. New Jersey has said its childhood vaccination schedule remains unchanged…
New research from NYU highlights that Black teenagers are more drawn to racially similar food influencers, leading to a greater preference for unhealthy snacks and raising concerns about targeted social media advertising’s impact on youth eating habits. New research from…
A collection of simple, versatile make-ahead lunch ideas built from everyday ingredients helps parents streamline school mornings and keep children happily fed with warm and cold options, from tortilla pinwheels to savoury bakes. Packing school lunches can feel like a…
Child-development experts emphasise that responding to children’s feelings with calm attention fosters better emotional regulation and long-term well-being, challenging traditional discipline methods. Parents often focus first on behaviour: the tantrum, the tone, the slammed door. But child-development experts say what…
A Phase 1/2 trial suggests that the antihypertensive drug Guanabenz may alter the progression of vanishing white matter disease in children, offering new hope for a rare and devastating neurological disorder. Guanabenz, an older antihypertensive medicine, may offer the first…
A case of a six-year-old girl experiencing early menstruation highlights the importance of recognising signs of precocious puberty, which can be linked to underlying health issues and have long-term effects on growth and development. Menstruation normally begins in the early…
With the pressures of modern life, experts urge families to embrace play as a simple yet powerful tool to strengthen relationships, promote physical health, and foster emotional well-being, even during long holidays. The weekend or a long holiday can open…
A focus on independence in Montessori education fosters confidence, judgement, and self-respect, helping children grow into responsible and self-assured adults while maintaining vital boundaries and a supportive environment. A child who feels secure enough to be fully themselves is often…
