Research suggests that regular, unstructured time spent together, such as shared meals and routine activities, may be more impactful on children’s wellbeing than high-profile parenting efforts or scheduled activities. Experts emphasise the importance of presence and consistency over spectacle in…
The first US measles death in eight years, coupled with rising cases and Kennedy’s shifting comments, underscores the urgent need to address vaccine misinformation amid increasing outbreaks. A six-year-old girl in Texas died of measles last year after her parents…
Creative, affordable summer plans that foster independence and socialising are gaining popularity as families seek engaging ways to fill long holiday weeks for teenagers, blending at-home projects with outdoor adventures and community programmes. Keeping teenagers entertained over the long summer…
Sanofi gains European Commission approval to extend its MenQuadfi meningococcal vaccine for infants from six weeks old, marking a significant shift in the EU’s meningococcal prevention landscape and heightening competition with Pfizer’s Nimenrix. Sanofi has won European Commission approval to…
Poland prepares to implement a revised pre-school curriculum in 2026 that emphasises holistic development and individual readiness over early academic testing, fostering a child-centred approach to early education. Questions about whether nursery is simply “school before school” are likely to…
A Wisconsin initiative encourages parents to turn routine activities like reading and feeding into opportunities for language learning, using simple conversations and innovative technology to boost children’s developmental outcomes. A central Wisconsin programme is encouraging parents to turn ordinary moments…
As school refusal becomes more visible post-pandemic, experts emphasise the importance of understanding underlying anxiety and adopting supportive strategies to help children return to school with confidence. When a child digs in their heels at the school gate, the refusal…
A 2026 study suggests sensory overload may be a key factor behind demand avoidance in autistic youth, prompting a shift in understanding and support strategies for PDA. A 2026 study has added a new layer to the long-running debate over…
A growing approach in psychological treatment, Internal Family Systems therapy reframes anxiety as a protective part of the mind, encouraging curiosity and compassion instead of conflict, potentially transforming the way we address mental health struggles. Anxiety is often treated as…
Emerging evidence highlights the superiority of online cognitive behavioural therapy as the primary treatment for social anxiety disorder, with long-term benefits comparable to in-person therapy, and evolving approaches integrating medication, psychodynamic therapy, and health factors. Social anxiety disorder is common,…
