Harvard economist Jeffrey Liebman highlights that boosting pay for early childhood educators could expand access, address underfunding, and stabilise Massachusetts’s struggling child care sector amid rising costs and shortages. Harvard economist Jeffrey Liebman has put a hard number on a…
Research emphasises social, emotional, and cultural preparation for children moving into primary school, with community and family involvement making the change smoother. Starting school can be a major turning point for young children and their families, and educators say the…
Despite an 80% rise in government spending, New Zealand’s early childhood education sector increasingly resembles a market prioritising profit over quality, raising concerns about accessibility and public investment New Zealand’s early childhood education system is drifting further from the idea…
A two-decade study in Miami-Dade County finds children attending public school pre-kindergarten outperform peers in later academic milestones, highlighting the role of teacher preparation and the potential for lasting educational advantages. A long-running study in Miami-Dade County has found that…
Nut butters can enhance a balanced diet with vital nutrients, but their health benefits depend on careful selection and moderation, says dietitians amid rising concerns over added sugars and oils. Nut butters can be a useful part of a balanced…
Recent research emphasizes that memory issues in ADHD stem from difficulties in taking in, organising, and retrieving information, rather than actual memory loss, offering pathways for management and support. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can make memory feel unreliable, but the problem…
A Finnish eight-year study challenges the notion that all screen time is detrimental, suggesting content and engagement levels play a crucial role in cognitive development among children and teenagers. A Finnish study is challenging the assumption that all screen time…
A Finnish longitudinal study finds that children who spend more time on screens may develop stronger cognitive processing skills in adolescence, highlighting the importance of balance and diverse activities rather than restrictions. A Finnish study suggests that children who spend…
New government-backed research reveals disparities in health, behaviour, and academic expectations among young children from lower-income families and those with special educational needs, intensifying calls for earlier intervention. A new government-backed study has found that gaps between children from poorer…
New studies reveal that children who prefer playing alone are often not socially isolated or unhappy, highlighting the importance of context and individual preferences in childhood development. New research suggests that children who prefer to play alone are not automatically…
