A new prescription extended-release melatonin medication called Slenyto has now become available across Canada, offering a targeted treatment option for sleep problems in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and Smith-Magenis syndrome. A prescription melatonin treatment for children and…
A Finnish study demonstrates that internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programmes can provide sustained relief for children with anxiety, with benefits lasting at least two years and influencing everyday routines. A Finnish study suggests that an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programme…
Parents often worry when their babies turn away from purées and finger foods, but specialists say this is a normal part of learning. Experts recommend patience, responsive feeding, and managing milk intake to encourage solid food acceptance, with reassurance that…
A nationwide French study shows that while nirsevimab provides strong protection against RSV-related hospital admissions during the initial season, its effectiveness diminishes in the second year, prompting questions about ongoing immunity and vaccination strategies. A nationwide French study published in…
Experts emphasise the importance of regular, quality sleep for children and teenagers to support learning, behaviour, and emotional balance, offering practical tips for families to improve sleep routines amid growing concerns over insufficient rest. Sleep is often treated as a…
Two unvaccinated individuals have succumbed to measles in Pennsylvania, signalling the first deaths in the state in over three decades and highlighting a resurgence of the disease across the US as vaccination rates decline. Two unvaccinated people have died from…
Many parents struggle to understand their children’s OCD symptoms due to children’s reluctance or inability to articulate their experiences. Experts advise supportive routines and exposure therapy to aid diagnosis and treatment, emphasising the importance of patience and trust. Many parents…
As conditions in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps worsen with increasing hunger and insecurity, aid groups warn that funding shortages and policy shifts are pushing Rohingya families towards a broader humanitarian disaster in their ninth year of displacement. Conditions in Bangladesh’s…
Educators can foster a safe, trusting environment for autistic pupils by prioritising patience, observation, and respect during the early weeks of the new school year, supporting meaningful engagement and learning. The start of a new school year can leave educators…
As the new school year begins, nutrition experts emphasise the importance of balanced, safe, and varied lunchboxes that promote better concentration and health for children, encouraging parental involvement and smarter food choices amid the rise in processed snacks. With the…
