MSF warns that acute child malnutrition is rapidly increasing in Baidoa, Somalia, driven by drought, insecurity, and reduced international aid, risking a wider famine crisis that demands urgent global response. Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that acute child malnutrition is…
Studies show that comparing children to their siblings can negatively influence their self-esteem, mental health, and family dynamics, emphasising the importance of focusing on individual growth instead. Parents may think they are encouraging healthy competition when they compare one child…
Becca Stock, a popular Gloucestershire-based TikTok food reviewer, reveals the toll of online hostility amid new research suggesting digital platforms foster a ‘perfect storm’ for hostile behaviour, raising concerns over young people’s wellbeing. Becca Stock, a Gloucestershire food reviewer with…
As A-level and GCSE results are released, the NSPCC highlights the increasing emotional pressure on students, urging families to provide reassurance and support amidst concerns over the impact of grades on young people’s futures. The NSPCC is urging students and…
Research involving over 15,000 children indicates that everyday activities like reading, puzzles, and crafts at home can help reduce early cognitive disparities associated with family income, highlighting the importance of parental involvement in promoting equitable learning outcomes. A study of…
Simple changes like batch-cooking, planning ahead, and using bulk-buy staples can lower the expense of packing school lunches, transforming an everyday chore into a cost-effective routine. Packing school lunches every day can quietly strain a household budget, but a few…
A large-scale sibling study analysing 10.3 million individuals reveals that birth order correlates with varying risks for neurodevelopmental, allergic, and other health conditions, prompting fresh insights into family health dynamics. A vast sibling study has found that birth order is…
A new study highlights dramatic height increases among Iranian and South Korean men and women over the past century, driven by improved living conditions, but reveals persistent inequalities in parts of Africa and South Asia where progress has stalled or…
A recent 2025 study links reduced slow-wave sleep with increased risk of short stature in children, emphasising the importance of adequate sleep for physical development alongside nutrition and lifestyle factors. Sleep is more than downtime for children: it is a…
Expert insights highlight that student progress stalls not due to paperwork or accommodations, but because of the lack of targeted, evidence-based instruction tailored to individual needs within IEPs. Students who stop short of their IEP goals are often blamed on…
