The world of early childhood education and care is always looking for new ways to help kids grow. One exciting idea is to combine music and movement into daily activities. This approach could help young children develop in many areas, like physical activity, sleep, and even musical skills. So far, n
A mother's love knows no bounds, especially when it comes to understanding and accepting her child's unique journey. Brittany Cartwright, a well-known figure, has recently shared her son Cruz's autism diagnosis with the world. This revelation came after a period of observation and therapy, as Cruz's
How do kids and adults decide what's best? Do they just go with the crowd? Or do they think for themselves? It turns out, the answer depends on age. Kids aged 3 to 5 from the US and Canada, along with adults from the US, were asked to pick between two boxes. Each box had a group of people s
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
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
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 wer
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 t
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
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
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. Th
