Health experts highlight simple, nutritious home recipes and practical strategies to support healthy weight gain in children, emphasising a balanced diet over empty calories. Many parents worry when a child is thin, eats little or seems to lose interest in…
The New Zealand Dental Association cautions parents about sugary foods marketed as healthy options. With nearly 42% of five-year-olds experiencing tooth decay, experts advocate for stricter labelling, marketing rules, and a sugar tax to improve children’s oral health. The New…
A selection of traditional and fusion Japanese-inspired bento dishes designed to be enjoyed cold, combining practicality with flavour for busy lifestyles. Packing a cold lunch can be the simplest answer on busy mornings, and Japanese-inspired bento foods are especially well…
A simple calendar reminder led to the creation of a repeat-worthy chickpea tuna salad, blending pantry staples into a nourishing, adaptable dish ideal for school lunches and beyond, showcasing how small sparks can ignite culinary innovation. A forgotten calendar alert…
Brazil’s paediatric expert body urges caution over the rising trend of using incretin-based ‘weight loss pens’ by children and teenagers without proper medical oversight, highlighting risks and the need for responsible use. Brazil’s paediatric society has warned against the growing…
As the new school term begins, Taiwanese doctors warn of the shifting patterns of influenza and Covid-19, urging timely vaccination and vigilant care to prevent severe illness among children amidst the resurgence of respiratory infections. As the new school term…
Research in the Netherlands shows that what mothers eat not only affects the fat levels in breast milk but also the types of essential fatty acids that support infant growth, highlighting the impact of maternal nutrition on early development. A…
Research indicates that the age when children are exposed to screens matters as much as the duration, with critical periods at infancy and early school age linked to later academic success and working memory. A new study suggests that when…
Emerging research emphasises the importance of psychological support in sports injury recovery, especially for young athletes and teenage girls, to foster resilience and a safer return to play amidst unseen emotional challenges. Injury recovery in sport is usually framed as…
The teenage years are marked by significant brain changes that influence behaviour, making patience and structured parenting essential for managing the challenges of adolescence. Teenagers can seem baffling to parents: one day they are warm and engaged, the next they…
