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,…
Health officials say about 93% of children affected in recent Nigerian diphtheria outbreaks had not completed their routine vaccinations, as the country records thousands of suspected cases and hundreds of deaths. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has said…
As teenagers seek greater independence, older brothers and sisters can offer relatable advice, emotional support and a model for navigating life beyond the family home. As adolescents push for more independence from parents, they often turn to friends, romantic partners…
A voluntary fortification programme that helped eliminate goitre is losing reach, leaving pregnant women and developing babies increasingly vulnerable to iodine deficiency. Iodised salt, once a simple public health triumph in the United States, is showing signs of strain as…
Persistent struggles with reading, writing or maths may warrant targeted support or an educational evaluation, even when a child is not failing classes. The first weeks of school often expose the difference between a short-lived adjustment and a deeper learning…
A bill advancing through the New Jersey legislature would let parents decide whether twins and other multiples should share a public preschool classroom, rather than leaving the choice to separate lottery placements. A bill moving through the New Jersey legislature…
Experts say difficulties with rhyming, speech sounds and language in the preschool years can signal dyslexia, making early recognition and targeted support crucial. Dyslexia is more than a child simply “reading slowly”. Experts told Atlanta Parent that it is a…
Families caring for medically complex children are creating their own solutions to faulty equipment, missing supplies and daily safety risks, researchers say, highlighting the need for better support from clinical teams. Parents caring for medically complex children often become problem-solvers…
A nationwide survey of nearly 4,800 nursery managers finds that structured induction, staff training and closer provider oversight are associated with fewer reports of inappropriate behaviour towards children. A new Bertelsmann Stiftung study suggests that the quality of care in…
Research led by RCSI suggests that safety, supportive relationships and positive experiences at home, school and in the community may help protect against psychiatric disorders by age 24. Positive childhood experiences, from feeling safe at home to having supportive friendships…
