Short, playful activities that help children hear, manipulate and link sounds to letters can build the foundations for confident reading at home. Phonics works best when children can hear, say and play with sounds before they are asked to read…
A classroom approach inspired by Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy aims to help young children understand their emotions, resist intimidation and build a sense of worth that does not depend on others’ approval. In early childhood classrooms, the response to bullying…
Expanded eligibility and lower co-payments have sharply reduced subsidised childcare costs, while California’s universal transitional kindergarten programme now offers every eligible four-year-old a free first school year. California families are paying far less for subsidised child care than they did…
Authorities have ended the outbreak after two incubation periods without a new case, saying most infections involved unvaccinated children and young adults. Sweden has declared its measles outbreak linked to the Urkult festival in Västernorrland over after no further cases…
Rigid food rules, growing body anxiety and exercise driven by guilt can signal disordered eating, even when someone appears to be pursuing a healthier lifestyle. For parents and caregivers, a child or loved one saying they want to “eat healthier”…
Beat estimates that 3.5 million people in the UK live with an eating disorder, while official figures show a sharp rise among children and young adults. Eating disorders are affecting far more people in Britain than many realise, and campaigners…
Steady rules, emotional understanding, active listening and clear explanations can help children feel secure while learning to accept limits. Parents who want to encourage better behaviour in children often rely on patience, but consistency matters just as much, according to…
Health specialists say planned mental health days, reliable breakfasts and well-timed sports snacks can help children manage pressure, focus in class and perform better at practice. CLEVELAND , For families juggling school, sport and the daily rush of getting out…
A unanimous ruling upholds restrictions on the sale and advertising of food and drinks high in sugar, fat and salt across Mexico’s National Education System, including universities. Mexico’s Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a nationwide ban on the sale of…
Experts say parents should start compassionate conversations when children become preoccupied with thinness, dieting or exercise, rather than waiting for visible changes in eating habits. Parents do not need to wait until a child’s eating habits change before raising the…
