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After years of diagnosis, six South African provinces are finally rolling out massive reading programs to help the 70% of young students who can't read at grade level. Provincial governments and donors are investing millions in proven teaching methods that could change millions of children's lives.
A pediatric psychologist reveals how letting children confront discomfort builds confidence and resilience for life. Her approach draws from exposure therapy science and offers practical strategies for parents.
New research-backed strategies show parents how to help children develop emotional regulation skills from infancy through childhood. These simple, evidence-based techniques can reduce tantrums and build lifelong coping skills.
Scientists discovered that mothers speaking a second language with their children maintain the same powerful brain-to-brain connection as when using their native tongue. This finding offers reassurance to millions of multilingual families worldwide.
Zimbabwe has become the first African country to launch a localized version of UNICEF's global parenting app, delivering expert childcare guidance directly to parents' phones. The app works offline and speaks three local languages, offering trusted advice where nearly one in four children face malnutrition.
A rigorous study of 434 toddlers finds no connection between mRNA COVID vaccines during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research offers strong reassurance for expectant mothers making vaccine decisions.
A viral Reddit thread has Millennial parents comparing notes on why their Boomer parents insist raising kids was simpler decades ago. The answers reveal a fascinating mix of forgotten struggles, different standards, and parenting practices that wouldn't fly today.
A new program teaching parents how to turn picture books into conversations is helping children arrive at school ready to learn. The "Books Together" approach shows measurable improvements in language skills and social development.
New research reveals that cardboard boxes, buttons, and fabric scraps outperform pricey STEM toys in developing critical thinking skills in preschoolers. The study found children played longer and engaged in more scientific reasoning with simple household items than with specialized educational products.
A major new study of 434 children brings reassuring news for pregnant mothers: getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine during pregnancy shows no link to autism or developmental delays. The research tracked children up to 30 months old and found identical outcomes whether mothers received the vaccine or not.
A groundbreaking study of 400 children across five societies reveals that kids don't follow a universal path to cooperation. Instead, they learn what kindness means by watching the world around them.
Babies who survived strokes before or shortly after birth showed remarkable improvement using a new high-dose therapy that helped them strengthen their weaker arm and hand. Six months after treatment, these tiny fighters gained significantly more skills than those receiving standard care.
A leading child psychologist in India says parents should stop counting screen hours and start watching how devices affect their kids' sleep, play, and emotions. Her advice could help millions of families avoid power struggles while building healthier tech habits.
A groundbreaking study of 1.2 million babies reveals that children raised on plant-based diets grow just as well as their omnivore peers by toddlerhood. The findings bring reassuring news to families choosing meat-free lifestyles.
A pediatric therapist's video on "Shitsuke" is changing how parents think about discipline. Instead of punishment, this Japanese approach prevents behavioral issues by teaching children what to do, not just what to avoid.
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan is reshaping modern parenting by encouraging curiosity over achievement in raising her daughter. Her approach proves that children thrive when exploration matters more than early success.
A growing parenting trend lets children experience natural consequences instead of constant warnings. The "Fool Around and Find Out" approach teaches responsibility through safe, real-world outcomes.
Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn is challenging modern parenting trends with a refreshingly honest approach that prioritizes struggle over comfort. Her philosophy, shaped by raising three successful children, proves that saying "no" might be the most loving thing a parent can do.
Ghana just unveiled a bold national framework putting children first, with seven priority areas designed to ensure every child gets healthcare, education, and protection. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang declared children's wellbeing isn't optional but fundamental to the country's future.
A groundbreaking study from Drexel University shows that 66% of nonverbal autistic children develop spoken language through consistent speech therapy. The key isn't intensity but duration, with better outcomes seen in children who attend therapy for six months to two years.
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