A study of term newborns found that higher vitamin D levels shortly after birth were associated with substantially lower odds of sepsis, but researchers caution that the findings do not prove cause and effect. A study from Guangzhou has added…
Research shows that many mental health conditions first emerge in childhood or adolescence, highlighting a crucial window for screening, prevention and early treatment. Mental health conditions can begin at almost any stage of life, but the risk is far from…
New cafeteria rules prioritise vegetables, fruit, legumes and traditional dishes, while restricting fried snacks, sugary desserts and processed meat and fish products. Portugal’s schools are set for a sharper break with fried snacks and processed foods as the education ministry…
The BBC’s return to a gentler children’s format comes as research and parental concern turn attention from how long young children watch screens to what they watch. For a generation of parents who grew up on gentle, unhurried children’s television,…
A year-by-year guide urges parents to build habits and confidence while allowing teenagers to take increasing responsibility for their education and college choices. Helping a teenager prepare for college is not simply a matter of choosing the right classes or…
From Jenga to Uno, familiar games give counsellors a low-pressure way to help children practise emotional regulation, flexibility, communication and repair. Counsellors and therapists often keep a familiar set of board games within reach, and with good reason: the right…
From Boston’s biggest rowing spectacle to a fourth-grade football pitch, sport’s lasting lesson is that showing up, working hard and being seen can matter as much as winning. The Head of the Charles Regatta can feel timeless, but its history…
India’s food regulator has opened consultations on draft rules that would prohibit adding sucrose and fructose to foods for infants up to six months old, citing concerns over early dietary exposure and later health risks. India’s food regulator has proposed…
Small portions, familiar pairings and gradual exposure can help toddlers approach new foods without turning mealtimes into a battle, specialists say. Toddlers often act as though a food they ate happily last month has become unrecognisable overnight. For parents, that…
A 32-year Australian study suggests endurance fitness in childhood may offer greater protection against adult depression than strength or power, particularly among girls. A long-running Australian study suggests that children with stronger aerobic fitness may be less likely to develop…
