Emerging research indicates that girls are experiencing puberty earlier than before, influenced by body fat, environmental chemicals, and social factors, prompting a call for increased awareness and family support. For many parents, the puberty talk begins and ends with periods…
Clinicians highlight that puberty in girls is a broader, longer process starting at a younger age, with implications for health, socialisation, and education, amid rising evidence of earlier development linked to environmental and lifestyle factors. Puberty in girls is often…
A comprehensive study involving over 2.5 million US children finds no evidence linking the MMR vaccine to autism, as measles cases hit 35-year high and vaccine debates intensify. A new study involving more than 2.5 million children in the United…
Persistent parental fault-finding, even in non-abusive homes, can foster deep-seated shame and self-doubt, with lasting consequences into adulthood, study reveals. Chronic parental criticism can leave wounds that are easy to miss from the outside but hard to outgrow. In homes…
A simple recipe for portable, fibre-rich breakfast cookies turns wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, and peanut butter into a tasty, make-ahead meal option that keeps well and adapts to dietary preferences. Breakfast cookies may sound like a treat, but the…
New research reveals that limiting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life can significantly lower cancer risk and slow biological ageing into adulthood, suggesting early nutrition’s lasting impact on health. A study published in the Proceedings of the…
A University of California, Davis study reveals that sleep quality has a stronger correlation with teenagers’ academic performance and social wellbeing than diet or exercise, highlighting the importance of prioritising sleep during adolescence. A new study suggests that sleep may…
Parents can nurture curiosity and learning during summer through fun and relaxed activities like reading, games, and outdoor science experiments, blending education seamlessly into leisure time. Summer holidays are meant for slowing down: muddy shoes by the door, late breakfasts,…
A recent Nature study introduces a new environmental risk score, T2SU-PXS, that more accurately predicts adolescent substance-use vulnerability than family history or genetic scores, highlighting the influence of social and household factors in early drug exposure. A Nature study has…
A new global review highlights the increasing mental health risks for children and adolescents amid rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, calling for integrated climate resilience measures. Rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are emerging as a mental health concern for…
