The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity for the UK’s 50,000 deaf children. Emma Fraser, Teacher of the Deaf at the NDCS, discusses challenges that deaf children and their families can face and how a more inclusive environment can be created.
Improving mental health outcomes: A recent study from the University of East Anglia explains why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like...
Sian Williams, Senior Policy Adviser for Child Health at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), explains the barriers to childhood vaccination and the health consequences of missed immunisations.
A study led by researchers from University College London reveals concerning trends in the diets of toddlers and young children in the UK, with findings suggesting that a significant portion of their daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Julianne Williams, WHO/Europe Technical Officer, Special Initiative for NCDs and Innovation (SNI), about some of the key barriers to healthy eating for children and what can be done to support optimal nutrition, especially in schools.
In a recent study published in Psychological Science, researchers from The Ohio State University explained why children often struggle to focus on tasks and tend to gather more information than necessary.
A recent study conducted by Cambridge University and the National Children’s Bureau highlighted the issues children face in the UK. Those in need of...
Wales is set to introduce a vaccination program aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from a common but potentially severe respiratory infection known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
A recent multicenter randomised clinical trial has cast doubt on the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone (VMP) in preventing preterm birth in women with arrested preterm labour (APTL).
Is your child ready for school? This article explores the gap between parent and teacher perceptions of school readiness, offering Montessori-based tips to prepare your child for a smooth transition.
Clare Maddocks, Education and Research Officer at the British Association for Music Therapy, discusses the benefits of various types of Music Therapy in promoting improved mental health.
The average age at which U.S. girls experience menarche, their first menstrual period, has decreased, with certain minorities being more heavily effected
The study led...
For World No Tobacco Day 2024, we explore the addictive nature of tobacco for young people and how to help convince young people to keep off tobacco and quit smoking.
A scarcity of suitable therapies and geographic disparities in access to care are impacting survival rates for children with cancer; Lorna Rothery spoke to the European branch of Childhood Cancer International, a pan-European organisation committed to improving outcomes for children and adolescents affected by cancer.
