In India, the Integrated Child Development Services is a massive effort. It aims to ensure that children grow up healthy and intelligent. However, there is a significant issue. While we have a good idea of how well children are fed through this program, we lack information on how many are attending preschool. This is a serious concern. To put it into perspective, ne...
The idea of tailoring medical treatments to each child's unique needs is gaining traction. This approach, known as precision medicine, is particularly promising for kids with mental health issues. The goal is to use information about parents' mental and behavioral traits to predict how a child might develop. This can help create personalized plans for each child's ca...
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition. It affects the brain and nerves. Many kids with Angelman syndrome also have autism. But how autism shows up in these kids can change over time. That's what a recent study wanted to find out. The study looked at 107 kids with Angelman syndrome. They were between 2 and 18 years old. Some of the kids were studied more than...
Kids are naturally curious and love to have fun. So, why not use this to teach them about health? Using play and stories is a great way to do this. This is not a new idea, but it's gaining traction in the world of pediatric health education. Picture this: a group of kids playing a game that teaches them about the importance of handwashing. Or a story that expl...
In many places around the world, children are living longer lives. However, this is not always a happy story. Many kids in low- and middle-income countries aren't growing or learning as they should. Two major issues are stunting and delayed early child development. Stunting is when kids don't reach the expected height for their age. Delayed early child development is...
In China, grandparents are stepping up to raise kids more than ever. This shift has sparked interest in how it affects children's future goals. Researchers dug into a massive survey called the "China Family Panel Studies" to find out how family wealth and social standing influence kids' expectations when grandparents are involved in child-rearing. The study didn't j...
Power mobility devices, or PMs, are basically small electric vehicles. They can be a big help for kids with cerebral palsy (CP). One exciting experiment involved two such devices, the Explorer Mini (EM) and the modified ride-on car (mROC). Parents tested these with their young ones over 16 weeks. The experiment checked how the parents saw the use of these devices at ...
Ever wondered how teachers can help kids talk more while they're trying to solve puzzles with a cool coding toy called Kubo? This study looked into exactly that! Nine kindergarten teachers and 36 kids were observed as they played and problem-solved with Kubo. After the first round, the teachers got together to chat about what helps kids communicate better. They came ...
As kids head back to school in South Carolina, experts are sharing advice on how to manage screen time, especially with the state's new cellphone ban in public schools. A recent study found that while devices can help with learning, too much screen time can lead to issues like sleep problems and mental health concerns. The ban aims to boost student focus by keeping s...
Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your kids' education? Research has already shown that where you live can help or hinder kids' growth, but it's less clear how exactly neighborhoods do this. A recent study combined maps and surveys to figure out how different neighborhood resources and problems relate to how parents get involved in their kids' schoolin...