Emerging scientific evidence links repeated impacts in contact sports to long-term neurodegenerative risks, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures and revised concussion protocols for young athletes. A growing body of research is making the risks of repeated head impacts harder…
A multicentre cohort study in Pediatric Research suggests that breastfeeding during the first six months may be linked to fewer viral infections in preterm infants, emphasizing the potential immune benefits of human milk during fragile early development. Breastfeeding through the…
A new guide advocates realistic, flexible approaches to family meal preparation, highlighting the value of planning, shortcuts, and balanced eating without perfectionism to reduce stress and promote nutrition on busy days. For busy parents, getting a nutritious dinner on the…
As publishers flood the market with science-focused board books for infants, experts warn that placing complex concepts early may hinder, rather than help, toddlers’ natural curiosity and learning through interactive, joy-based reading. A growing number of board books promise to…
Research reveals clinicians often differ in assessing autism severity in young children, prompting calls for clearer guidelines and holistic evaluation tools to guide treatment and support planning. A new study has found that clinicians do not always agree when rating…
A comprehensive analysis in Nature reveals that multicomponent programmes and cognitive training may enhance attention and self-control in children with ADHD, offering promising alternatives alongside medication. A new analysis in Nature suggests that some non-drug approaches may do more than…
A new study highlights how young athletes’ moral, status, and competence values vary across countries, age groups, genders, and training levels, shedding light on the cultural influences shaping behaviour in sport. Young athletes’ value systems differ not only between countries…
Finland’s historically high childhood vaccination rates are declining as parents increasingly delay or refuse routine immunisations, posing risks to herd immunity amid a broader European resurgence of measles. Finland’s long record of high childhood vaccination coverage has helped keep serious…
While vital for ensuring child safety, Arkansas’s child care licensing system faces funding and enforcement challenges, risking increased rural child care deserts and inconsistent standards, prompting calls for urgent reform. Licensing may not stir the same emotions as a debate…
Families adopting freezer cooking report significant benefits in reducing mealtime stress, waste, and last-minute dashes for dinner, highlighting a practical shift towards organised meal prep amid busy schedules. Family freezer cooking has long promised an easier route through busy weeknights,…
