A paediatrician highlights the dangers of rejecting routine childhood vaccinations, emphasising the potential consequences for vulnerable infants and the importance of informed parental decisions amidst declining vaccination rates. Refusing routine childhood vaccinations is not just a private family decision, a…
As children return to school, experts highlight the importance of versatile, family-friendly lunchboxes that support energy, concentration, and healthy habits beyond the classroom. As the school year begins, parents often focus on the visible basics: shoes, uniforms, notebooks and pencils.…
Kyoto City’s plan to replace traditional school-based clubs with community-run ‘Kyoclubs’ by August 2028 raises questions about affordability and social equity, as families express worries over increased costs and logistical challenges. Kyoto City’s plan to end school club activities in…
Malawi has exceeded its polio vaccination goals with over 7.3 million children vaccinated during a nationwide campaign using the innovative nOPV2 vaccine, bolstering efforts to eliminate the virus amid recent outbreak concerns. Malawi has reported a strong result from its…
Research from the University of York reveals that children exposed to more varied and frequent adult speech show improved reasoning, numeracy, and behaviour, emphasising the power of everyday conversations with babies and toddlers. A study from the University of York…
Outpatient mental health programmes are increasingly recognised as a flexible, effective approach for helping teenagers manage anxiety, depression and trauma while maintaining daily routines, with new models tailored to severity and family needs. For many families, outpatient mental health care…
Pablo Kratina, a veteran football scout with over 30 years of experience, advocates for prioritising learning and enjoyment in youth development over the relentless chase for young talent amid increasing pressures on children to succeed early. Pablo Kratina has spent…
Eating well during breastfeeding is less about strict counting and more about consistent, varied meals that support milk production and parental energy, with flexibility being key to sustained nourishment. Eating enough while breastfeeding is less about strict counting and more…
Child and adolescent psychiatrist emphasises that teen privacy is natural, but parents must stay vigilant to signs of serious mental health issues amid growing research linking social isolation with depression. Adolescence often brings a stronger need for privacy, and a…
MSF reports a sharp increase in acute malnutrition cases among children across seven northern Nigerian states, reflecting deepening instability, food shortages, and reduced aid support in 2025. Médecins Sans Frontières has said the number of children it treated for acute…
