From ceiling clearance and proper flooring to age-appropriate equipment and adult supervision, creating a safe home gymnastics space requires careful planning. A well-planned gymnastics area at home can help children keep building skills between club sessions, giving them a place…
An unvaccinated Macon County resident has tested positive after contact with a case linked to Pennsylvania, taking Georgia’s 2026 total to 22 and prompting quarantine measures. Georgia health officials have confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of Macon County, a…
Black chickpeas, spinach and a mild creamy gravy combine in a flexible, nutrient-rich dish designed for easy weeknight family cooking. Chana palak gravy is a straightforward home-style dish that brings together black chickpeas and spinach in a mild, creamy sauce.…
Children who struggle to start, sustain or finish tasks may be facing executive-function difficulties rather than a lack of effort. Small routines, visual prompts and manageable steps can help rebuild follow-through without shame. Parents who describe a child as careless…
A varied diet can protect health and support development, but poverty, food access and education often determine whether families can eat well. Good nutrition remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect health, support growth and sustain…
Frozen produce is often cheaper and can be just as nutritious as fresh, while carefully chosen freezer meals offer busy households a practical way to save money and reduce waste. Freezer aisles are emerging as a budget ally for households…
Governments facing tighter immunisation budgets must safeguard established programmes before adding new vaccines, WHO advisers warn, as fragile coverage and rising outbreaks threaten recent gains. Countries facing tighter immunisation budgets should protect the vaccines they already deliver through national programmes,…
Research highlights how supporting a child through eating disorder treatment can disrupt caregivers’ routines, mental health and everyday roles, pointing to the need for more family-focused care. Parents and other caregivers supporting a child through treatment for an eating disorder…
The first randomised trial of its kind found that interpersonal psychotherapy during pregnancy was associated with differences in infants’ hippocampuses and lower negative emotionality in early life. The first randomised trial to test whether treating depression during pregnancy can influence…
The relentless refusals are usually a normal stage of growing independence. Experts explain why toddlers rely on “no” and how calm boundaries, choices and routines can ease the conflict. If your toddler seems to answer almost every question with “no”,…
