A proposed executive order to overhaul the US childhood vaccine schedule sparks criticism from health experts, warning it risks confusion and reduced community immunity by proposing unworkable changes, particularly the removal of combined MMR vaccines amidst rising exemption rates. An…
Dutch child welfare experts highlight the country’s ongoing struggle to recognise sustained and deliberate cruelty, such as child torture, calling for clearer criteria, training, and legal options to protect vulnerable children more effectively. Dutch child welfare experts say the country…
A new perspective on nursery entry highlights that ongoing breastfeeding and responsive care can coexist with early childhood education, reinforcing secure attachment and easing the transition for children and families. Starting nursery is often treated as a clean break in…
Simple, inexpensive sensory activities such as sensory bins, water play, and homemade slime can stimulate toddlers’ cognitive, motor, and emotional growth, making learning fun and Messy. A one-year-old is rarely still for long. Everything is a new texture to press,…
Research at Northeastern University introduces a retrospective scale revealing that consistent, supportive childhood environments , from teachers to strangers , significantly influence adult mental health, resilience, and well-being, even amidst adversity. A new study suggests that the small, steady comforts…
Nutrition specialists in Jakarta emphasise that a balanced, varied diet using local foods is sufficient for children’s protein needs, challenging the notion that expensive ingredients are necessary to ensure proper growth. Families do not need expensive food to help children…
New research reveals that maternal obesity can send molecular messages via placental extracellular vesicles, altering fetal liver metabolism early in development and potentially increasing lifelong health risks for offspring. A new mouse study has found that maternal obesity can send…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has urged provinces to intensify vaccination campaigns amid concerns that many regions are at risk of missing their immunisation targets for childhood vaccines, jeopardising national health objectives. The Ministry of Health has told provinces and centrally…
As children in Iowa go back to classrooms, experts note that structured routines accentuate ADHD symptoms, prompting increased awareness and diagnosis among young students. As children across Iowa return to classrooms, behaviours that can seem merely restless or forgetful may…
A new app prioritises adult understanding over child-focused solutions in autism support, highlighting the importance of mutual communication and challenging speed-driven design in assistive technology. A small moment in a family living room became the basis for a larger argument…
