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…
The World Health Organisation warns that despite evidence of the life-saving benefits of breastfeeding, global infant nutrition remains inadequate, risking millions of child deaths and long-term developmental issues. Urgent policy and community support are needed to close the nutrition gap.…
New research underscores the vital role of schools in supporting children’s emotional and educational recovery after disasters, highlighting the importance of routine, trusted adults, and sustained psychological interventions to foster resilience and wellbeing. A new review suggests that schools can…
Courtney Bourne, head athletic trainer at Waltham High School, has pioneered a dynamic, inclusive fitness initiative that enhances athlete development and confidence, with plans to expand to male students. Courtney Bourne has become one of the most recognisable figures in…
Coaches and sports medicine experts stress the importance of dynamic warm-up routines to help student athletes prepare physically, reduce injury risk, and optimise performance across various sports. For student athletes, the minutes before a workout or match can matter almost…
