President Asif Ali Zardari has urged parents to vaccinate children as Pakistan prepares to reach 23.9 million youngsters, with seven cases reported this year and frontline teams still facing deadly attacks. Pakistan’s president has appealed to parents and caregivers to…
Soft rice, bottle gourd and paneer come together in this mild, easy-to-prepare dish designed for smaller appetites. Lauki paneer rice is a simple one-pot meal that brings together soft-cooked rice, bottle gourd and paneer in a dish designed to suit…
Sleep experts recommend shifting bedtime, naps and meals in small steps, while using morning daylight to help children adapt after the clocks go back. As the clocks go back and autumn mornings turn darker, many families are reminded that even…
With only one in 10 children with intellectual disabilities meeting daily activity guidelines, advocates say adapted sport must be treated as essential infrastructure rather than optional support. For those involved in para sport, the value of inclusion is visible long…
A study of 21,000 Swedish twins suggests that genetics and family environment help explain the link between heavy interactive screen use and anxiety or depression. A Swedish study from Karolinska Institutet adds nuance to a debate that has often been…
More than two-fifths of young people in Slovenia drink energy drinks, with doctors warning of heart-rhythm problems, anxiety and growing tolerance among regular users. A single 500ml can of an energy drink can contain the equivalent of 11 sachets, or…
Children can absorb adults’ fear of military escalation through tone, routines and conversations, even when they do not understand the news. Experts explain the warning signs and how families can restore a sense of safety. In homes where adults are…
The state will identify children at risk of neglect and malnutrition and strengthen monitoring after the death of a two-year-old in Alappuzha district. Kerala is moving to tighten child protection after the death of a two-year-old boy in Alappuzha district,…
Vietnam’s education ministry has ordered Thanh Hoa to put children’s safety, nutrition and care standards at the heart of its preschool restructuring, as staffing and infrastructure shortages persist. Vietnam’s education ministry has told Thanh Hoa province to keep preschool safety…
An evaluation of 360 children suggests inland wave pools can deliver meaningful gains in wellbeing, confidence and social connection, broadly matching results from beach-based programmes. A new evaluation by The Wave Project suggests that surf therapy can help young people…
