Research involving over 58,000 teenagers from 21 nations reveals that unsupervised leisure activities outside the home significantly correlate with youth offending and victimisation, raising questions about community-based prevention strategies. A study of more than 58,000 teenagers across 21 countries suggests…
Multinational research reveals that teenagers’ unsupervised, unstructured time outside the home is a significant predictor of delinquency and exposure to violence, highlighting the importance of creating supervised spaces for youth development. A multinational study of more than 58,000 teenagers suggests…
As discussions about breaking the MMR vaccine into separate doses revive, experts dismiss safety fears, highlighting the practical and scientific challenges of such a switch. Public discussion over whether the MMR vaccine should be broken into separate measles, mumps and…
The World Health Organisation has reaffirmed its childhood immunisation recommendations following a US government review initiated by President Donald Trump, who aims to realign America’s vaccine timetable with practices in peer-developed countries. The World Health Organisation has defended its childhood…
Adoptive children and their families encounter additional hurdles at the start of the term, as questions of identity and trust complicate school transitions, prompting calls for specialised support. The start of term can be stressful for any family, but adoptive…
Expert guidance highlights that correct footwear, ankle strengthening, and early injury management can reduce lower-limb injuries in young football players amid high injury rates during growth spurts. Properly fitted cleats, routine ankle strengthening and swift attention to pain can spare…
A simple, customisable approach to packed lunches is gaining traction among families seeking quick, affordable, and adaptable meal solutions that fit into busy schedules without sacrificing nutrition or variety. A homemade “snacky lunch” has long been a quiet answer to…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children aged 6 months and older get their flu shots early this season, challenging new CDC guidelines and aiming to bolster protections after nearly 200 child deaths last winter. The American Academy of Pediatrics…
Following a US federal press conference hinting at leucovorin’s potential in autism treatment, prescriptions for the drug surged by 46%, despite limited evidence and warnings from health authorities. A sharp rise in leucovorin use among children followed a federal press…
The UK-based NGO Sabre Education has been recognised by the Khalifa Award for its innovative play-oriented teacher training in Ghana, underscoring the global shift towards scalable, quality early childhood development methods. The Khalifa Award for Education has highlighted Sabre Education…
