How caring for children can help Aboriginal Elders during lockdown
Pandemic-induced lockdowns have provided stories of both hardship and resilience. This extends to families in the community caring for children in out-of-home care, a group which has weathered unique challenges as children are physically and sometime.....»»
Childhood in medieval Bavaria: What teeth reveal about nutrition and migration
New research findings reveal that some children in early medieval Bavaria were breastfed for much longer periods than today. Also, many early Bavarians buried around 500 AD originate from other geographical regions where feeding practices apparently.....»»
Giving voice to children in refuge from domestic violence
A new report from Trinity College evaluating a child-centered and trauma informed project to support children in refuge from domestic violence at Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services (MWRSS) was launched today to coincide with World Children's D.....»»
UK report highlights vital contribution of "virtual schools" for children in care
A new study highlights the vital contribution of 'virtual schools' for children in care and recommends ten ways to improve their educational outcomes......»»
Coffee grounds may hold key to preventing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's, affect millions of people in the United States, and the cost of caring for people who live with these conditions adds up to hundreds of billions of dollars each year......»»
Almost one in ten Australian men have committed a sexual offense against children, study finds
This report contains material that references child abuse. Readers may find the content confronting or disturbing......»»
At least 21 dead in torrential Dominican Republic rains
At least 21 people, including three children, died after heavy rainfall inundated the Dominican Republic over the weekend, authorities said Sunday, warning the downpours were linked to worsening climate change......»»
‘I was addicted to social media - now I"m suing Big Tech’
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products......»»
How to develop bio-inspired catalysts
Victor Mougel is an absolute fan of nature, not only because he grew up on a farm, spends a lot of time outdoors with his wife and children, and sometimes rides up and down Swiss mountains on his road bike. He also believes that no chemist can hold a.....»»
Children"s spelling skills found to improve when teaching integrates movement
A new study from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports shows that children who use their bodies to 'shape' letter sounds improve their spelling skills more than those who receive traditional classroom instruction.....»»
Soil study unearths microbe diversity discovery
Human impacted soils tend to harbor different microbial communities to those areas less affected by human activities, a team of researchers working with Bristol school children have found......»»
New report shines a light on the scope and scale of teenage terrorism offenders for the first time
New research into children convicted of terrorism offenses in England and Wales has revealed a sharp rise in "homegrown" teenage terrorist activity, with extreme-right ideology fueling the majority of cases......»»
Around a million children in the UK are living in destitution—with harmful consequences for their development
Millions of people in the UK are unable to meet their most basic physical needs: to stay warm, dry, clean and fed. This is known as destitution......»»
Do extracurricular activities always give children a head start? Research says maybe not
In China, there is an old saying, "Don't let your children lose on the starting line." It highlights parents' desire to jumpstart their child's early development. Especially in recent years, parents have become increasingly anxious about their childr.....»»
Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8x threshold
Children who have eaten the recalled apple cinnamon pouches should get lead testing. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least 22 toddlers across at least 14 states have suff.....»»
Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8X threshold
Children who have eaten the recalled apple cinnamon pouches should get lead testing. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least 22 toddlers across at least 14 states have suff.....»»
Daycare TB case exposes over 500 babies, children; emergency declared
The health department has set up multiple clinics to test children as quickly as possible. Enlarge / Mycobacterium tuberculosis. (credit: Getty | NIH/NIAID) Health officials in Omaha, Nebraska, are wasting no time in tes.....»»
Farmers or foragers? Pre-colonial Aboriginal food production was hardly that simple
For almost 10 years, debate has raged over the book Dark Emu by Aboriginal historian Bruce Pascoe. In it, Pascoe argues many pre-colonial Aboriginal groups were farmers, pointing to examples like eel aquaculture in Victoria, and grain planting and th.....»»
A new approach to understanding Aboriginal foodways
A University of Queensland-led research team says the key to a more sustainable food future may be a better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems......»»
South Asia worst in world for water scarcity: UN
More children in South Asia are struggling due to severe water scarcity made worse by the impacts of climate change than anywhere else worldwide, the United Nations said Monday......»»
When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?
Learning to read is one of the most important parts of early schooling. But there is ongoing and arguably increasing concern too many Australian children are falling behind in reading......»»