New study highlights how parental stress levels influence children’s screen use more than behaviour, prompting calls for better family support and planning strategies. Parents often blame children’s moods or misbehaviour when a tablet ends up in small hands, but new…
Despite the expansion of Ireland’s Hot School Meals Programme, many parents and teachers express concern over nutritional quality, insufficient time for children to eat, and the programme’s uneven implementation, raising questions about how to improve lunchtime experiences for students. For…
The Family Care Authority and Ministry of Education in Abu Dhabi have introduced an interactive summer programme for children and teenagers, aiming to enhance confidence, communication, and everyday resilience through practical workshops across the emirate. The Family Care Authority in…
As children head back to school in Wilmington, health professionals warn that decreasing vaccination rates due to misinformation could lead to outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, highlighting the importance of catching up on missed doses. As the school year…
India’s food regulator proposes bold front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods and drinks, signalling a significant shift in regulation and a response to rising obesity and public outcry, challenging industry opposition. India’s food regulator has proposed front-of-pack warning labels on…
A recent Frontiers in Psychiatry analysis highlights transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as the most effective short-term treatment for social cognition in autism, outperforming various digital approaches in a comprehensive review of 50 trials involving children and adolescents. A new…
A six-month Chinese study reveals that open family dialogue reduces depression risk in teens by fostering emotional support and preventing anger and emotional shutdown, with particular benefits for younger girls. A six-month study of 729 Chinese adolescents suggests that the…
Parents are advised to consider safety signs and keep routines consistent to ensure a smooth transition for toddlers moving from cot to bed, with expert guidance emphasising safety checks and timing for this developmental milestone. Moving a toddler from a…
Experts recommend prioritising quiet time, gradual activity introduction, and practical preparations to help children adjust to school, reducing stress and fostering independence during this major milestone. Starting school is a major transition for children, and for many families the first…
A recent study suggests that high academic stress during teenage years may be associated with increased depressive symptoms and self-harm into early adulthood, prompting calls for targeted interventions in schools and policy adjustments. Academic pressure in adolescence may do more…
