How England’s scrapped Sure Start centres boosted the health and education of disadvantaged children
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockThe Sure Start programme was launched in 1999, with centres set up in communities across England to offer support to...
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Social media for sex education: South African teens explain how it would help them
Social media platforms can provide safe, accurate and confidential information about sex to teens. Nattrass/Getty ImagesMost teenagers dread talking about...
Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby’s development through play
Play is how children learn about the world, explore their environments, and engage in physical activity. It’s also essential in...
Read, sing, dance and make funny faces: how play can help your baby’s development
Play is how children learn about the world, explore their environments, and engage in physical activity. It’s also essential in...
New government guidance for PE lets teachers and pupils down
BearFotos/ShutterstockThe UK government recently published guidance for physical education (PE) aimed at all schools in England. The guidance is non-statutory,...
Young people are getting unhappier – a lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame
Africa Studio/ShutterstockExperts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And...
Nine out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy – study of 8 African countries
Play and storytelling are a crucial part of children's cognitive development. PixelCatchersChildren develop an enormous amount during their early years...
Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard
A front lawn can be a canvas for kitsch, elegance and everything in between. Jeff Hutchens/Getty ImagesA salve for America’s...
As a child psychiatrist, I know it’s critical for kindergartens to embrace playful learning
Think back to one of your fondest memories of play. Where were you, who were you with, what powers did...
More mental health support in schools makes sense – but some children may fall through gaps
Ground Picture/ShutterstockSchools and colleges have a crucial role to play in supporting children’s mental health. They are places where young...
