Experts argue that understanding the underlying causes of behaviour in neurodivergent children can transform educational approaches, moving beyond surface-level reactions to addressing communication and sensory needs. Parents of neurodivergent children often hear a familiar explanation from schools: a subject is…
A new audit reveals gaps in Ontario’s special education system, highlighting the critical need for enhanced teacher training and resources to support students with disabilities effectively. Ontario’s special education system is under renewed scrutiny after the province’s auditor general found…
Emerging research reveals that iron deficiency not only impacts physical health but also subtly affects mental wellbeing, with symptoms often overlooked until anaemia develops. Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia affect children and adults alike, and poor diet, including heavy reliance…
Despite producing enough food overall, South Africa is confronted with a devastating rise in child malnutrition and deaths, highlighting urgent gaps in policy and response mechanisms, and prompting calls for a comprehensive emergency food plan. South Africa is producing enough…
A rising trend known as hobby-maxxing is transforming leisure into a dynamic, community-driven pursuit that boosts well-being and challenges traditional notions of productivity, with social media amplifying its reach. The latest version of hobby culture is less about commitment and…
Practical, inexpensive ingredient swaps such as beans, eggs, and seasonal produce can significantly reduce school lunch costs. Engaging children in planning and making strategic shopping choices further prevents waste and keeps meals appealing. Packing school lunches can become an unwelcome…
Children’s fear following earthquakes often intensifies at night. Experts advise parents to acknowledge fears, limit distressing content, and reinforce routines to support recovery and emotional resilience. After an earthquake, many children seem to settle during the day only to become…
Child health experts emphasise the importance of steady routines and playful engagement in the preschool years to instil lifelong healthy habits around food, sleep, and activity, shaping a secure and positive environment for young children. As the new school year…
A new online platform launched by Johns Hopkins University enhances transparency and accessibility in monitoring vaccine-preventable diseases across the US, aiming to support clinicians, policymakers, and public health efforts with detailed state and substate data. A new online platform is…
A study in Peru reveals that stricter monitoring and follow-up of iron supplementation in infants living at high altitudes can lead to improved haemoglobin levels, though persistent anaemia remains a challenge, indicating a need for more comprehensive approaches. A new…
