Experts emphasise the importance of scheduling a child’s first dental appointment by age one to establish healthy habits and prevent future dental issues, with gentle, early visits helping children see dentistry as a normal, stress-free part of life. A child’s…
New research reveals that secure early attachments are linked to stronger cognitive empathy, influencing social understanding and emotional regulation in adulthood. A review in the International Journal of Psychology adds to a growing body of evidence that the way people…
A new scoping review highlights the effectiveness of early, tailored home visiting and parenting programmes led by nurses and midwives, emphasising the importance of core components such as emotional support, health guidance, and community connections for improving outcomes in young…
Parents seeking to diversify school lunches can turn to simple, mix-and-match formats and self-assembly options that are appealing and manageable, offering practical solutions beyond traditional sandwiches. Packing a school lunch can become a daily battle when a child refuses sandwiches,…
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has emphasised the need for a national approach to postpartum mental healthcare, highlighting that one in five new mothers in India suffer from postpartum depression and calling for routine screening and support measures. Sudha Murty…
A new study reveals that adolescents’ emotional habits, such as rumination and catastrophising, play a more significant role in problematic phone use than the amount of screen time, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional vulnerability. Researchers comparing teenagers whose phone…
Research from the University of Edinburgh shows that nearly half of children who access mental health services later require specialised adult psychiatric care, highlighting the need for integrated long-term support strategies. A new Scottish study suggests mental ill health in…
Roblox has partnered with Digital Schoolhouse to provide free, curriculum-aligned resources for schools to teach children how to create games on Roblox Studio, emphasising safety and AI tools in education. Digital Schoolhouse has teamed up with Roblox to give pupils…
Innovative parenting strategy promotes step-by-step cooking responsibilities and organised meal prep to foster independence and ease weeknight pressures for busy families. Busy families are being encouraged to treat dinner not as a daily scramble but as a repeated lesson in…
A UK study suggests that limiting sugar exposure during early childhood may have long-term protective effects against dementia and Alzheimer’s, challenging previous assumptions about sugar consumption and brain health. A study of people born in Britain during and just after…
