Experts warn that even 100% fruit juice, if consumed daily, can contribute to weight gain and reduce dietary fibre, emphasising the importance of eating whole fruit instead. Nutritionists continue to caution against treating 100% fruit juice as a straight substitute…
Childhood trauma often manifests in subtle patterns rather than catastrophic events, affecting both mind and body. Recognising these patterns and employing staged, personalised therapies can foster healing and resilience in adults and children alike. Childhood trauma is often misunderstood as…
Emerging strategies such as gradual exposure and thought reframing are transforming anxiety treatment, offering hope for those overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. Anxiety is not a fault in character; it is a normal human alarm system. Problems arise when that…
While six weeks of school holidays may seem like a lull, they offer a prime opportunity for children to foster creativity and resilience through unstructured play, away from the constant buzz of digital devices. Six weeks of school holidays can…
Research from Türkiye highlights significant sleep difficulties, behavioural issues, and emotional exhaustion in children with ASD and their mothers, urging a family-centred approach to care. Children with autism spectrum disorder are far more likely to struggle with sleep than their…
Parents are encouraged to distinguish between simple caution and social anxiety in young children, with experts emphasising early recognition and support to prevent long-term difficulties. Parents are being urged to look more closely at a subtle but important difference in…
Interactive books, blending tactile, visual, and participatory features, are transforming early childhood reading, fostering literacy skills and strengthening family bonds while adapting to different developmental stages. Interactive books can give young children a better start with reading because they turn…
Despite improvements in early initiation of breastfeeding, India struggles to sustain exclusive breastfeeding practices in the first six months, with declining support post-discharge and increasing caesarean sections posing new challenges for maternal and child health. India has made progress on…
Chef Ranveer Brar’s innovative pressure-cooker pasta offers a quick and easy solution for busy parents, combining restaurant-style flavours with minimal effort and clean-up, perfect for rushed school mornings. For parents scrambling to get a school lunch ready before the morning…
Experts highlight that nurturing children’s innate curiosity can enhance confidence, problem-solving skills, and lifelong learning, especially when supported with thoughtful exploration and safe boundaries. Children are born investigators. They reach, poke, repeat, compare and ask until the world begins to…
