Scientists decided to explore how conversations between Korean children and adults get going. They listened in on over 200 chats between 141 pairs, ranging from 7 to 30 months old. Just like in North America, they noticed something interesting: who starts the talk really matters. Both kids and adult
Anaemia, a health issue that can make kids tired and weak, is a big problem in Uganda, especially among children under five. But what about kids in refugee camps? Not much is known about that. So, researchers looked into this in Kyangwali refugee settlement, Western Uganda. They focused on kids aged
You know, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of people, including kids and teens. This research wanted to understand what makes them feel anxious and what helps them stay calm. They looked at lots of studies to find out what's going on. Anxiety, it's not just about being nervous. It can reall
Ever wondered if pets can really help kids feel less anxious? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special method where kids spend time with animals to feel better. But does it work? Researchers dug into many studies from different sources to find out. While some studies suggest AAT can help reduce an
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, schools in Saudi Arabia had to shut down. Students started learning from home, which lasted for a couple of years. This change was massive, and it had a big impact on kids' mental health. This study looks into how kids and teens handled the switch to online cl
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted together the day before their divorce settlement was finalized. The exes met at Affleck's Los Angeles home on a Sunday. Lopez brought her 16-year-old child, Emme, who carried a large gift out of the house. Affleck's 12-year-old son, Samuel, also joined the
You know how When kids get sick with diarrhea, it's often caused by germs like viruses. One big factor for this is how clean their water, toilets, and hands are. A recent study looked at kids under 5 in some of the world's poorest places. They found that longer trips to get water (15 minutes or more
Ever wondered how bilingual kids' brains process different languages? Scientists have been looking into this, especially when it comes to German and Italian. These two languages have some sounds in common, but also some that are quite different. To understand how these differences affect language le
Have you ever wondered why some children get cavities more often than others? In the sunny region of Southeastern Spain, researchers looked into how different backgrounds might affect teeth issues in preschool kids. They focused on children aged 3 to 5 who might face social exclusion. The goal? To f
Have you ever wondered how a tax on sugary drinks could influence kids' choices? Well, down in South Africa, researchers took a close look at this very topic. Over four years, they observed how a tax on sweet beverages, known as the health promotion levy, was changing kids' drinking habits. They did
