La Libertad remains one of Peru’s better-performing regions, but anaemia among children aged six to 35 months rose from 36% to 38.6% in 2025, renewing concerns about stalled progress. La Libertad remained among Peru’s better-performing regions on childhood anaemia in…
A Hong Kong social worker says parents should move beyond “When I was your age” and help children develop the critical thinking, adaptability and collaboration needed in a fast-changing world. A recent scene shared by social worker Pan Min Yuk…
A week of child-picked dinners can expose the role of habit, confidence and control in eating, while helping families reduce mealtime battles without abandoning balanced meals. A week in which a child chooses dinner every night can be revealing in…
Families raising children with ADHD say stigma from relatives and friends can deepen shame, strain relationships and force parents to choose between correcting misconceptions and protecting their peace. For many families, the hardest part of raising a child with attention…
A study of more than 9,600 children found that higher caffeine intake, mainly from soft drinks, was associated with shorter sleep, subtle differences in brain structure and later mental health difficulties, although it cannot prove cause and effect. Children who…
Health advocates are urging families to vaccinate children as Afghanistan records 42 polio cases and remains one of only two countries where the virus is endemic. On World Polio Day, the Afghanistan Free of Polio organisation renewed its appeal for…
A 25-year study of nearly 26,000 people found that frequent consumption of sugary drinks and fruit juice from childhood was associated with a greater risk of developing hypertension in adulthood. A long-term study has added to evidence that what children…
Psychologist Katie Castle says intense training in childhood should be tailored to each athlete, as research links early specialisation with injury, burnout and withdrawal from sport. A growing debate in gymnastics is focusing less on how early a child can…
As more people turn to AI for emotional support, psychiatrists warn that agreeable chatbots can reinforce false beliefs and fail to spot symptoms requiring specialist care. Parents, teenagers and adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional support,…
President Asif Ali Zardari has urged parents to vaccinate children as Pakistan prepares to reach 23.9 million youngsters, with seven cases reported this year and frontline teams still facing deadly attacks. Pakistan’s president has appealed to parents and caregivers to…
