Discover how UK families are finding innovative ways to volunteer with toddlers and young children, fostering social skills, confidence, and family bonding. Learn practical tips to get started.
New modelling reveals authorities have a critical two-day window to quarantine cases and prevent a bird flu pandemic. Discover the urgent findings from India's latest research.
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Excessive screen time alters children's brain structure, impacting memory and focus. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Samir Shah explains the risks and offers vital strategies for parents to manage digital exposure.
Discover the top 12 expert-tested Christmas gifts for five-year-olds in the UK. These sustainable toys encourage creativity, problem-solving and confidence through play.
The Princess of Wales made a clever sartorial statement, echoing her first visit to the Anna Freud centre, to underscore her long-term commitment to children's mental health and early childhood development.
The Princess of Wales visited the Anna Freud Centre to champion a new training programme for health visitors, emphasising the vital role of early childhood development.
The Princess of Wales beamed as she visited the Anna Freud Centre, championing early childhood development and showcasing her signature sun-kissed hairstyle. Discover her powerful message about nurturing relationships.
The Princess of Wales visited the Anna Freud charity to launch a new training programme for health visitors, supporting children's early development. Discover how this initiative aims to transform early years care.
The Princess of Wales launched a new project with Anna Freud, emphasising the vital role of relationships in early childhood development. Discover her powerful message.
A major Scottish study finds pandemic restrictions are associated with increased developmental concerns in young children. Discover the key findings and implications for future policy.
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
The official Covid inquiry exposes how UK government incompetence led to tens of thousands of deaths and draconian lockdowns. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Parents and educators confront how children process unsettling experiences, from rabbit-shaped jelly to broader anxieties. Discover strategies for supporting emotional resilience.
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Groundbreaking research reveals fathers who read bedtime stories significantly improve children's behaviour and concentration levels in school.
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
New research reveals play is fundamental to children's wellbeing and development, yet it's increasingly undervalued in modern society. Experts demand serious policy changes.
New ITV series 'Breathtaking' brings devastating truth about NHS staff's pandemic ordeal to screen, based on real doctor's experiences.
Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face significantly higher risks of developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.
Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests contracting COVID-19 while pregnant may significantly increase the risk of developmental delays and autism diagnosis in children. Discover the crucial findings that every expectant paren
New research reveals British children are forming deep emotional bonds with AI chatbots, raising crucial questions about digital parenting and child development.
University of Mississippi football star Jaxson Dart swaps his jersey for a Superman costume in an emotional surprise visit to Batson Children's Hospital, bringing joy to young patients and their families.
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.