Adoption UK says families are being left without timely, specialist help as trauma-related difficulties intensify through adolescence and beyond. Adoptive families across the UK are being asked to carry intense emotional and practical demands with too little help, according to…
Research suggests that fathers’ everyday involvement from a child’s earliest months can support cognitive, language and social-emotional development while making caregiving a shared responsibility. Paternal leave should be seen not as a perk for fathers, but as an early investment…
A new nine-category tool assigns each child one nutritional profile, aiming to prevent double counting and help health workers target treatment more precisely. A team of researchers and public health specialists in Maharashtra has developed a new way of measuring…
Rising calorie consumption is failing to prevent micronutrient deficiencies as ultra-processed foods displace Telangana’s traditional millets, greens and pulses. Telangana’s households may be consuming more calories than before, but health experts say that has not translated into better nourishment. The…
Boys are more often identified because disruptive symptoms attract attention, while quieter signs in girls can be mistaken for carelessness or a lack of effort. ADHD does not look the same in every child, and that difference can shape whether…
From avocado-filled devilled eggs to spooky sweet potato quesadillas, families are finding ways to make Halloween fun while cutting back on sugar. Halloween may be defined by sweets, but many families are also looking for ways to make the night…
As families fill children’s after-school schedules, yoga is gaining attention as a gentle way to support focus, emotional regulation and body awareness, though researchers say stronger evidence is still needed. As the school year gets under way, many families are…
Repeated shouting often follows a recognisable daily pattern, and identifying the trigger could help parents replace an automatic reaction with a calmer response. Many parents beat themselves up after raising their voice, but repeated blow-ups often follow a familiar rhythm…
Both long-acting ADHD treatments can improve focus and impulse control, but their different drug classes, onset times and duration can affect which medicine suits a patient. Concerta and Vyvanse are both long-acting stimulant medicines used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or…
More Virginia children are entering kindergarten ready to learn, but persistent disparities among disadvantaged pupils and weaker social and emotional skills are prompting calls for earlier support and better tracking. Virginia is seeing a modest but meaningful improvement in how…
