Is play the secret ingredient for your child’s brain development?
Dr Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow’s Child and an early childhood expert at Middlesex University, argues that the young child’s…
Childhood psychopathology associated with functional impairment in emerging adulthood
Children with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and…
A new approach to treating atopic dermatitis
Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic…
Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says
Scores from a commonly used measure of behavior problems in young children may be skewed depending on the primary language,…
Halloween Pretzels – Super Healthy Kids
These chocolate dipped Halloween Pretzels are an adorable and addicting holiday treat.. we can’t get enough of the sweet and…
Deviations from normal pattern of sleep and physical activity could predict preterm birth risk
A lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new…
early childhood activity’s influence on middle childhood mental health
In a recent article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity…
Research shines light on the profound effect of Long Covid on the lives of children and young people
New research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling…
Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water
A program called ‘Decreasing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and Raising tap water consumption through Interventions based on Nutrition and sustainability…
Smoking during pregnancy more than doubles risk of premature birth, study finds
Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared…
New program helps toddlers develop self-control and healthy eating habits
Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits. A…
Advancement of potential gene therapy could offer new hope for children with Batten disease
A new study shows that delivery of gene therapy to correct the gene mutations that cause CLN2 disease, or Batten…