Around 430,000 under-16s lived in households unable to afford adequate food or ordinary social activities in 2024, with deprivation rising sharply among younger children. In Italy, food poverty is no longer confined to empty cupboards. It is also shaping whether…
Analysis of Norwegian families found no convincing evidence that parents’ genes shape ADHD traits indirectly through the home environment at ages five and eight. A large family study suggests that by mid-childhood, a child’s own genetic make-up may matter more…
Children with ADHD may struggle with planning, time management and transitions before school. Experts say visual cues, fewer choices and preparation the night before can reduce morning conflict. Mornings with a child who has ADHD can feel less like a…
From slow-cooker taco filling to freezer-friendly casseroles, this practical collection turns chicken into flexible weeknight meals that suit busy households, picky eaters and leftovers. When dinner needs to be fast, affordable and still something the family will eat, chicken remains…
Gavi says its 2025 programmes delivered their biggest reach yet, generating more than US$30 billion in economic benefits while millions of children worldwide remained unvaccinated. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance says it helped immunise a record 73 million children in 2025,…
A survey of 600 US paediatric prescribers found that confidence about state laws was one of the strongest predictors of whether clinicians had treated adolescents with buprenorphine. A new survey of US paediatric prescribers suggests that the main obstacle to…
Beyond steps and choreography, dance training can help people build self-belief, express emotions, work with others and develop resilience. Dance studios can offer far more than instruction in steps, timing and choreography. They often function as structured, supportive environments where…
A new costing tool suggests that feeding older children to recommended nutritional standards can cost substantially more than the amount ring-fenced for meals in South Africa’s ECD subsidy. A new tool set to be launched in October 2026 is aiming…
Researchers identified more than 1,500 previously unknown microexons, including hundreds specific to the brain, and found rare variants that may disrupt their role in neural development. Researchers have uncovered a broader set of tiny genetic segments that may help explain…
Research suggests infants and toddlers show stronger brain activity linked to attention, language and social learning during responsive interaction with adults than during passive screen viewing. When parents are busy, it is often tempting to hand a baby a phone,…
