Research from Florida International University indicates that anxiety might impact the relationship between the brain’s pineal gland and sleep in children aged 10 to 13, shedding light on sleep difficulties during early adolescence. A Florida International University study has found…
Children who appear fine during school hours but become overwhelmed at home may be experiencing an ‘after-school crash’, a pattern linked to mental and emotional exhaustion that affects their behaviour and well-being. Children who seem fine through the school day…
Parents are advised to clarify what gear their children need for different cricket programmes, considering format and safety, to ensure a smooth start and continued enjoyment in the sport. Before buying a single bat or pad, families are usually better…
Busy parents can turn to flexible meal planning and batch cooking to reduce weekday stress, minimise waste, and enjoy more varied, children-friendly dinners without the need for elaborate recipes. Busy parents do not need elaborate recipes to make dinnertime feel…
Novo Nordisk reports promising results from a late-stage trial showing that its obesity drug semaglutide enables nearly 40% of children aged six to under 12 to reduce their BMIs below the obesity threshold, signalling a potential shift in paediatric obesity…
A new CDC survey reveals stagnant HPV vaccination rates among American teens for a record fourth year, with rural areas facing the starkest disparities in vaccine coverage and uptake. A new federal survey suggests HPV vaccination among American teenagers has…
Children’s silence about their Montessori days often reflects the classroom’s rich, diverse activities and developmental factors, encouraging parents to foster natural conversations over time. Children who come home from a Montessori classroom and say they did “nothing” are usually telling…
Emerging scientific studies reveal that skateboarding, beyond its cultural image, enhances skills such as attention, balance, and resilience, with promising implications for adults and children with ADHD. Skateboarders have long been told they will “grow out of it”. But the…
A new study suggests that depression in teenagers, when paired with experiences like sexual violence, bullying, or substance use, dramatically increases the risk of suicide attempts, highlighting the need for integrated screening and intervention approaches. A new study in Scientific…
A new report reveals that children from poorer households are nearly twice as likely to face anxiety or depression by age 14, highlighting how local environments and housing conditions strongly influence mental wellbeing and access to support. Children growing up…
