Psychologist Emily King advocates for a holistic and adaptable approach to supporting neurodivergent children, emphasising the importance of environment and collaboration over diagnosis-focused methods in her new book, ‘The Neurodivergent Learner’. In a recent podcast conversation, psychologist Emily King argued…
A new survey by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare reveals that teenagers and young adults in Finland continue to eat poorly, with significant gaps in vegetable, fruit, and fish consumption, raising concerns over health and environmental sustainability. Finnish…
The latest episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed explores how parents and educators can better support neurodivergent children through evidence-based strategies as their needs develop from childhood to college, challenging traditional notions of focus and discipline. Parent Coaches Unleashed has built…
Experts advocate for a tailored approach to youth weightlifting, emphasising technique and athletic fundamentals over maximal load, with new frameworks proposing age-specific strategies to foster safe and effective development in young athletes. Youth weightlifting should be treated as a discipline…
New research from Sweden reveals that adolescents using nicotine, through traditional cigarettes or e-products like e-cigarettes and pouches, are increasingly experiencing anxiety, depression, and related mental health symptoms, with girls notably more vulnerable. Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely…
As families reconnect with routines amid the back-to-school rush, expert advice highlights simple, balanced meal strategies to support children’s academic success and overall wellbeing. Back-to-school season often starts with alarms, packed bags and school runs, but nutrition can be just…
The death of a four-year-old girl in Palermo from diphtheria has renewed discussions on vaccine safety and the importance of immunisation, highlighting the disease’s resurgence in rare cases despite Italy’s successful vaccination programme. The Istituto Superiore di Sanità has confirmed…
California’s widespread expansion of transitional kindergarten aims to give four-year-olds a strong start before traditional school, improving readiness and closing access gaps amid rising enrolment and sector pressures. California’s transitional kindergarten push is beginning to look like one of the…
The US faces its worst measles outbreak in decades, with rising cases and deaths highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts as coverage rates decline and the virus spreads more easily than ever. Measles has returned as a serious…
Preparing your child for nursery involves gradual routines, fostering independence, and understanding separation anxiety, expert advice highlights how early steps make the transition smoother and less stressful. Starting nursery is a major change for a young child, and for parents…
