Health workers will visit schools nationwide in October and December to vaccinate girls aged nine to 14 who have not yet received protection against HPV-related diseases. The Ghana Health Service is preparing two rounds of school-based HPV vaccination across the…
For children with sensory, communication or developmental needs, flexible enrichment that follows their interests may matter more than a perfectly structured class. Parents of preschoolers often approach enrichment like a search for the ideal formula: the right class, the right…
These oat, date and nut energy balls are quick to make, easy to customise and practical to store , but homemade does not necessarily mean low-calorie. Packing a school lunchbox often calls for a little imagination, especially when children want…
Research suggests that walking or cycling to school may improve children’s attention, memory and self-control, as well as supporting their physical health. Children do not need a special occasion to move more on the way to school. A growing body…
A four-year University of Sydney study found that one additional portion of fruit a day was associated with lower risks of depression and anxiety symptoms, while sugary drinks were linked to greater risk. Eating an extra portion of fruit each…
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital has treated almost 300 children and adolescents with obesity in three years, prompting a dedicated clinic and calls for earlier, non-stigmatising intervention. Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children in Mumbai says it has treated nearly 300…
Research suggests parents who approach technology with trust can foster warmer relationships, stronger teenage self-regulation and healthier digital habits without abandoning boundaries or oversight. Parents who approach children’s screen use with suspicion may be making life harder for themselves, according…
A case study shows how mapping the factors that maintain anxiety can reveal unexpected treatment targets, from inhaler use to family responses and school avoidance. A clinical formulation can do more than catalogue symptoms: it can help explain why a…
As guidance shifts from simple time limits to rules about content, timing and context, research suggests families are being left with more guilt and confusion than clarity. Parents trying to make sense of children’s screen use are being asked to…
A six-year milestone for the Art of Homeschooling Podcast revisits a simple way to ease burnout: strip back overloaded routines before rebuilding them gradually. Homeschool families often respond to mounting pressure by adding more: more worksheets, more activities, more structure,…
