A study of more than 6,500 Australian adolescents found that an extra daily serve of fruit was associated with lower risks of depressive and anxiety symptoms, while sugary drinks showed the opposite pattern. A new University of Sydney study suggests…
From block-building to pretend shops, play-based learning helps young children develop language, problem-solving and self-regulation while giving educators room to guide discovery. Young children rarely sit still for long, and that is often a strength rather than a problem. When…
Research involving more than 2,000 Indian children found widespread smartphone use, online risks and signs of compulsive behaviour, prompting calls for stronger guidance from schools and parents. A study of Internet use among schoolchildren in India has warned that heavy…
A new research round-up highlights how early feeding experiences, practical guidance and sustained support can shape breastfeeding outcomes and family wellbeing. A round-up published by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee highlights several recent studies that, taken together, point to the importance…
AstraZeneca’s nasal flu vaccine is available in the US for the 2026-27 season, offering eligible children and adults an alternative to injections and potentially helping improve vaccination uptake. This winter’s influenza season has been severe enough to leave some paediatric…
Conflicting diagnoses and treatment advice can leave families facing a painful stalemate, but structured discussion, shared decision-making and mediation may help resolve disputes. When a child remains unwell and the adults around them cannot agree on what to do next,…
As teenagers turn to AI chatbots for homework and emotional support, researchers warn that safeguards may arrive only after the technology is embedded in childhood. The latest warning about artificial intelligence and childhood comes at a moment when parents are…
Six weeks of replacing two hours of conventional teaching each week with board-game play did not harm pupils’ academic progress, though evidence of wider cognitive benefits remains mixed. A classroom swap of reading, maths or other traditional lesson time for…
From homemade spaghetti O’s and tuna casserole to tacos, soup and Japanese hamburg steak, these simple recipes promise familiar flavours without the lengthy preparation. For parents staring down a busy weeknight, the appeal of a dinner that is both fast…
The viral rice-and-minced-meat bowl promises cheap, convenient fuel, but experts warn that relying on it too often can leave fibre, vitamins and variety off the plate. A new social media meal trend is putting a high-protein spin on batch cooking:…
