The health secretary now blames missed routine immunisations for rising measles cases, despite years of campaigning against the MMR vaccine and questioning its safety. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent years as one of the most visible critics of childhood…
Guidance for families has expanded beyond time limits to include content, timing and co-viewing, but researchers say the flood of conflicting advice may be creating guilt rather than clarity. Parents looking for clear rules on children’s screen use may find…
A breakfast built around protein, fibre and wholegrains may help children maintain steadier energy and concentration than a meal heavy on sweets, a dietitian says. A breakfast heavy on sweets can leave schoolchildren sleepy and less able to concentrate, according…
CDC researchers report several Philippine children developing the incurable neurological disease just a few years after measles infection, raising concerns about a wider post-outbreak wave. A rare and usually fatal measles complication has appeared in several Philippine children only a…
More than 39,000 pupils took part in Fairfax County’s latest youth survey, which found lower levels of persistent sadness, stronger physical activity rates and widespread access to trusted adults. Fairfax County Public Schools says the latest youth survey points to…
Experts say families should focus less on total bans and more on conversations, clear boundaries and keeping screens out of mealtimes and bedrooms. Parents wrestling with a 13-year-old’s pleas for TikTok or YouTube are facing a common modern dilemma: how…
Research in China identifies age, parental BMI, screen time and birthweight as key predictors of childhood obesity, while highlighting how risk assessments change under Chinese and WHO growth standards. Childhood obesity has become a major global health problem, with the…
From apple and peanut butter to hummus, yoghurt and homemade snack plates, simple combinations can deliver lasting energy without costing a fortune. After-school snacking can be a fraught moment for parents: children are hungry, everyone is tired, and the easiest…
The expansion will extend full-day, year-round early education to 17 school districts, amid intense demand and continuing concerns over provider funding and staffing. New York City will add 10,000 more free 2-K places across all five boroughs next autumn, a…
A review of nearly 16 million people found substantially higher risks of death among those with ADHD, while early evidence suggests medication could reduce mortality. A major new review has found that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is linked to a…
