Meaningful participation means more than asking children for their views: adults must listen, explain their limits and allow children’s responses to shape what happens next. Children in yoga classes, classrooms and family settings are often told to listen closely to…
A reported review of the US vaccine compensation system has prompted warnings that wider manufacturer liability and changes to coverage could threaten routine immunisation supplies. The Trump administration’s reported review of the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Programme has raised fresh…
Children aged four to eight may need help repairing arguments, rather than being left to resolve them alone, according to research by psychologist Laurie Kramer. Parents are often told to step back when brothers and sisters quarrel, on the theory…
Repeatedly pulling hair from the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes can be more than a habit. Here is how parents can recognise the signs and find calm, practical support. What your daughter is doing sounds less like a simple bad habit…
Research suggests that interactive stories can help young children build vocabulary, form clearer sentences and gain confidence while also supporting attention, emotional awareness and social communication. Storytelling can do far more than entertain young children before bed. For many children,…
A 25-year study suggests children and teenagers who regularly consume sweetened beverages face a substantially higher risk of developing hypertension in adulthood. A long-running study has found that children and teenagers who regularly drink sugary beverages may face a higher…
Many teenagers keep anxiety, low mood and other worries to themselves. Experts say ordinary moments, patient listening and admitting vulnerability can make it easier for them to speak. Many teenagers keep worries to themselves, even when they are struggling with…
A small pilot at a children’s hospital found that trained medical students could offer feasible, acceptable support to young people during meals while gaining confidence in caring for eating disorders. A medical-student-led support programme at a tertiary children’s hospital is…
A new review warns that cereulide can survive processing and reach powdered infant formula through microbially derived lipid ingredients, prompting calls for toxin testing across the supply chain. Powdered infant formula has long been treated as a low-risk product for…
A review of 62 longitudinal studies suggests musical training can modestly improve the way children and adults process sound and language, while researchers caution that the effects are meaningful rather than dramatic. A large review of nearly half a century…
