As children prepare to start school, experts emphasise the importance of independence, routines, emotional comfort, and social skills over academic perfection to ensure a smoother transition into the classroom. As the first day of kindergarten approaches, parents often find that…
Expert insights reveal that prioritising psychological readiness over early ability is crucial for the long-term wellbeing and success of young athletes aspiring to turn professional, highlighting the dangers of social media, overpressure, and premature specialisation. For young athletes chasing professional…
As youth sports become increasingly competitive and adult-driven, experts warn that the focus on winning may hinder children’s emotional growth and resilience, emphasising the importance of sport as a tool for teaching life’s essential lessons. As the summer sports season…
Matt Doocey unveils New Zealand’s first comprehensive Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, incorporating innovative AI navigation and a commitment to zero seclusion, aiming to transform services over the next decade. Matt Doocey has unveiled New Zealand’s first Mental Health and…
A recent study using European adverse-event reports reveals complex patterns of suicidality linked to antidepressant use, with demographic variations and an emphasis on vigilant monitoring during early treatment. A new analysis of European adverse-event reports has reopened an old and…
After decades of growth, the Netherlands’ population height has levelled off, signalling the end of a remarkable rise driven by improved nutrition and healthcare, with implications for understanding future trends. For decades, the Netherlands seemed to defy the rest of…
Emerging studies suggest that grounding exercises and neutral affirmations can help individuals manage panic attacks by disrupting destructive thought patterns, offering new hope for those affected. When an anxiety or panic attack takes hold, the mind can become convinced that…
Yemimah King highlights how integrating numeracy into daily routines and environments through play can strengthen young children’s mathematical understanding, emphasizing the importance of informal, everyday learning experiences over formal instruction. Yemimah King, an assistant professor of early childhood education at…
A new survey highlights persistent mental health pressures among military-connected teenagers, emphasising the need for early, targeted support in schools to address overlapping issues like food insecurity and emotional distress amid a broader national adolescent mental health crisis. A new…
Engaging children in making, testing, and rebuilding not only fosters technical skills but also builds resilience, empathy, and sustainability awareness, offering vital lessons beyond the classroom. Children who are given the chance to make, test and rebuild are doing far…
