The South Sudan education ministry has unveiled a four-year, $14.5 million initiative in partnership with the LEGO Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, and aid agencies to improve early childhood education and address the country’s alarming literacy challenges. South Sudan’s education ministry…
U.S. federal authorities have implemented a comprehensive toolkit to curb rising costs and questionable billing in autism therapy, as state and industry scrutiny intensifies over rapid clinic expansion and billing scandals. Medicaid spending on autism therapy has risen sharply over…
As summer holidays commence, experts recommend engaging children in creative, physical, and interactive activities to reduce screen dependence and promote healthier development, backed by recent health and academic research. With the summer holidays under way, many parents are looking for…
A new study reveals that flu vaccination uptake among children and teenagers remains below pre-pandemic levels, threatening progress in protecting vulnerable populations as national coverage declines and disparities widen. Influenza vaccination among children and teenagers had been edging upwards before…
Emerging research from Edinburgh and Imperial College challenges traditional views on children’s screen use, emphasising activity type and context over mere duration in assessing impacts on mental health and social skills. A new analysis from researchers at the University of…
New research highlights the emotional, financial, and practical challenges faced by parents of children refusing school, prompting calls for improved support and assessment services to prevent crises. When school attendance becomes a daily struggle, the strain rarely stops with the…
A household dietitian highlights how Aldi’s private-label model and affordable essentials enable families to sustain balanced nutrition without overspending, with some meals costing under £10. For a registered dietitian feeding a household of four, including a teenage boy with a…
A large US trial demonstrates that integrating family-based behavioural support into standard obesity care leads to greater weight loss and improved quality of life in children, highlighting the potential for routine implementation amid access barriers. A large US trial has…
A large Swedish cohort study reveals that physical illnesses in childhood are associated with increased mental health diagnoses in young adults with autism, emphasising the importance of holistic healthcare approaches. A Swedish register study has found that autistic people who…
A comprehensive Dutch cohort study reveals a sharp, sustained increase in type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents following antipsychotic treatment, prompting calls for routine metabolic monitoring and preventive measures in young patients. A large Dutch cohort study has found…
