A small Italian controlled study found no broad behavioural or sensory benefits from a 12-week Motor Sensory Room programme, with personal autonomy the only measure showing a significant improvement. A structured sensory-motor programme for children with autism spectrum disorder appears…
A Save the Children Hong Kong and City University programme has supported 154 children affected by a fire, with play therapy and expressive arts helping pupils process fear, loss and ongoing distress. A collaboration between Save the Children Hong Kong…
With maternal vaccination and long-acting antibodies now available, experts say families need timely, locally tailored advice to protect babies from severe RSV. Few moments are more alarming for parents than seeing a baby struggle for breath. What begins as a…
For young children, meaningful learning is often hidden in play, persistence and problem-solving rather than in polished worksheets or memorised letters and numbers. A child who can chant the alphabet or complete a worksheet can look strikingly advanced for age.…
A draft petition seeking public comment would require lot-by-lot testing of dairy ingredients and powdered infant formula after outbreaks linked to contaminated supply chains hospitalised dozens of babies. Comments are being sought on a draft petition asking the US Food…
Parents are being urged to move bedtime, meals and evening routines by 15 minutes each night before the clocks go back to reduce early waking and disrupted sleep. Parents who want to protect their children’s sleep before the clocks go…
These adaptable savoury pastries can be filled, portioned and frozen ahead, giving families a practical way to add variety to children’s packed lunches. Mini pâté can be a practical answer to the daily challenge of packing a school lunch that…
Research links early warmth, rejection and overprotection with how adults trust and relate to partners, but later experiences and therapy can help reshape attachment patterns. Childhood experience can shape how adults trust, avoid, or depend on partners, but the pattern…
Preparation, flexibility and giving children control over costumes and activities can help make Halloween safer, calmer and more inclusive. Halloween can be a joyful occasion for children, but for those with sensory sensitivities, anxiety, ADHD or autism, the season can…
Breast milk, formula and combination feeding can all support a healthy baby. The safest choice is the one that nourishes the child while keeping parents supported and able to cope. The choice between breastfeeding and formula feeding can feel far…
