As children transition back to traditional classrooms, experts warn that digital habits formed during summer can hinder focus and attention, urging families to implement simple routines to combat ‘popcorn brain’. As children head back to school, some may be bringing…
New research and expert insights challenge conventional ideas on children’s device use, highlighting the importance of active engagement and the nuanced role of technology in education and wellbeing. The familiar argument over children and devices often begins with minutes, but…
As screen time rises amid the digital age, new guidance highlights the importance of deliberate outdoor time to enhance mood, reduce stress, and support overall well-being, especially during busy family routines and social online interactions. In an age of endless…
Experts now recommend a broader bland diet and emphasise hydration over the longstanding BRAT diet for those recovering from stomach bugs, reflecting a shift based on recent research and evolving medical advice. For years, the BRAT diet , bananas, rice,…
Hospital treatments for eating disorders among girls aged 10 to 17 in Germany have nearly doubled over 20 years, driven by social media culture and body image pressures, raising urgent concerns among health experts. Hospital treatment for eating disorders among…
A new review reveals that increasing global temperatures are having a measurable negative impact on children’s mental health, with heatwaves intensifying risks despite growing awareness of physical health dangers. A new review of evidence suggests rising temperatures are taking a…
Small, everyday parenting missteps can have lasting effects on a child’s confidence and emotional well-being. Experts emphasise the importance of supportive, effort-focused approaches to nurture resilient and secure young people. Small, repeated missteps in parenting can shape a child’s confidence…
Starting school marks a major milestone that extends beyond instruction, shaping children’s social skills, responsibility, and their ability to adapt to societal expectations, crippled with challenges but vital for growth. School is a turning point, and not a gentle one.…
Recent research underscores the importance of outdoor activities for children’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth, emphasising simple, accessible ways for families to encourage outdoor play in an era dominated by screens and structured routines. Children thrive when they have…
A historic analysis indicates that limiting sugar intake during the first two years of life could reduce the risk of dementia decades later, highlighting the importance of early nutrition for lifelong brain health. A study published in Neurology suggests that…
