A pioneering study led by Oxford reveals that a community-led support programme significantly reduced violence against children and boosted parental mental health in war zones, highlighting the importance of early intervention amidst ongoing conflict. Ukrainian parents who took part in…
A new chickpea-infused recipe for homemade snack bars highlights a growing trend towards plant-based, customisable treats that are quick to prepare, nutritious, and versatile for kids’ lunchboxes and snacks. These chickpea-based snack bars are designed as an easy homemade alternative…
In Belgium, a traditional scouting exercise called ‘dropping’ is fostering children’s autonomy by encouraging navigation and decision-making without constant adult supervision, challenging modern parenting norms and the pervasive digital oversight of today’s childhood. In Belgium, a summer activity known as…
Germany is contemplating expanding its proposed sugar levy beyond soft drinks to include fruit nectars, iced teas, milk drinks, and sweetener-laden beverages, raising questions about label transparency and consumer awareness. Germany is weighing a tax on sugary drinks, and if…
Claire O’Neill, an autistic researcher and teacher from Cork, urges educators to prioritise listening and understanding pupils’ sensory and emotional needs, embracing relational inclusion and universal design to transform classroom experiences for autistic students. Claire O’Neill knows the strain of…
A Bavarian family doctor has been charged with falsely recording thousands of vaccinations in children’s medical records, leading to legal proceedings and investigations into parents involved in the scandal amid Germany’s efforts to enforce vaccination laws. A doctor in Bavaria…
The World Health Organization has revised its evaluation of the health harms linked to non-medical cannabis use, highlighting increased risks due to higher potency and evolving global patterns, amid ongoing debates on regulation and safety. The World Health Organization has…
The UAE Ministry of Education will stop assigning traditional homework to pupils from kindergarten to Grade 2 from 2026-27, in a move to reduce stress and promote holistic early learning through skill-based education and revised assessment methods. The UAE Ministry…
Dr Onnie Poe advocates for understanding behaviour as communication in Black children, highlighting racial disparities in disciplinary practices and urging adults to interpret actions beneath surface behaviour to promote supportive responses. Black children are too often judged for what they…
Botswana’s education ministry aims to integrate arts into everyday learning by promoting small music and arts clubs in schools and communities, leveraging the momentum from recent national competitions to foster creativity, discipline, and national identity. Botswana’s education ministry is pushing…
