Kids and screen time — an expert offers advice for parents and teachers: There's no expert consensus on whether screen time is good, bad or somewhere in between. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock How much time did your child spend looking at a screen today? The answer likely depends on how old they are, what grade they’re …
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Drawing pictures is great for children’s development – here’s how parents can help: milatas/Shutterstock When the weather’s bad and there’s no prospect of a trip to the park, we might well reach for crayons, pencils and paper as a way to keep our children entertained. But drawing is much more than a fun activity. It …
The importance of sport for children with disabilities – and the lengths their parents go to access it: Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock Access to physical activity and sport is not equal. Children and young people with disabilities are less likely to engage in physical activity and sport, as there are significant barriers to their participation. Parents are …
Social pressures leave parents feeling judged for seeking help for sick children: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock As a parent, your primary concern is always to do the right thing for your child. No parent wants their child to suffer because they failed to seek help. But although protecting your child’s health is the primary social expectation you face …
Supporting a child with long COVID – tips from parents of children living with the condition: NadyaEugene/Shutterstock Long COVID is the patient-preferred term used to describe symptoms lasting more than four weeks after a COVID-19 infection. Children and young people can also suffer from long COVID following even a mild infection with the virus. The …
Why you’re less likely to get rich these days if your parents aren’t already wealthy: Younger generations are finding it harder to meet traditional financial milestones. Kmpzzz / Shutterstock Improvements in living standards over generations have been taken for granted in recent history, but these days young people are looking worse off than their parents …
Education in Kenya’s informal settlements can work better if parents get involved — here’s how: Anthony Asael/Art in All of Us via Getty Images Education is a public good. All children should have access to education as a human right, irrespective of their gender, socioeconomic or disability status. This is reinforced and validated by countries’ …
Should I post photos of my children online? Here’s what new parents need to know about sharenting: Korchagin/Shutterstock Over 40% of UK parents put photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in June 2022 the word “sharenting” entered the Oxford English Dictionary, meaning when a parent shares …
How parents take more risks when naming girls than boys: If there are a few girls named Noah, we're not seeing any boys called Olivia. bernatets photo | shutterstock The latest top baby names in England and Wales have been published, and as usual, the list of names is divided into those given to girls …
Why parents shouldn’t be saddled with environmental guilt for having children: The environmental cost of childbearing is central to climate ethics debates. MJTH/Shutterstock Whether residents of high-income countries are morally obliged to have fewer children is a growing debate in climate ethics. Due to the high anticipated carbon impact of future population growth, some climate …
How parents’ internet addiction can fuel their children’s – and what to do about it: CarlosDavid/Shutterstock Teenagers are often accused of being addicted to their mobile devices, but new research shows they’re often just modelling their parents’ behaviour. Of course, we all use digital devices for work, for fun, and for socialising – but too …
Parents can feel pressured to stop breastfeeding their baby – here’s how to cope: Anita Patterson Peppers/Shutterstock Becoming a parent comes with all sorts of questions and pressures. One of the most important decisions for new parents to make is how they are going to feed their baby – whether to breastfeed, bottle feed, or …
Over half of children in England and Wales are now born to unmarried parents – overturning a history of stigma and discrimination: AndreyUG/Shutterstock In 2021, more babies – 51% – were born to unmarried mothers in England and Wales than to those in a marriage or civil partnership for the first time since records began …
What is ‘normal’ baby sleep? How evolutionary clues, not cultural expectations, can help new parents: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The sleep disruption of new parenthood is both well known yet unexpected. While new parents are aware that babies need frequent night time care, the reality is often a cruel surprise. “What’s wrong with my baby?” new …
Tips for parents on keeping kids safe online: GettyImages Young children and adolescents are becoming hyper connected. They are using digital technologies as a platform for learning, connection and socialisation on a global scale. The COVID pandemic meant that kids were moving online for many of their daily activities and spending more time online. In …
Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research: Risk of hospitalisation was higher in the same month their parent died, as well as during the two months following. Marjan Apostolovic/ Shutterstock Losing a parent during adolescence and young adulthood can be particularly damaging to mental health …
Perinatal depression: our study shows how common it is for both parents to experience it: Both parents can struggle with depression after the birth of their child. Antonio Guillem/ Shutterstock Many new parents struggle with mental health issues. Research suggests up to a quarter of new mothers and one in ten fathers experience depression after …