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it's dangerous for children to wear a coat in their car seat
Every parent understands the importance of a car seat when travelling with children. But what many may not know is that their child’s winter coat could put lives in danger. A video... More
Signs of ADHD can be different in girls
When asked to describe a typical child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), most people would describe a young boy who climbs on things, is impatient and does not... More
‘Great concern’: Black & Asian kids at disproportionately high risk of arrest in England & Wales
Prison reform campaigners have decried the 'disproportionate number' of black, Asian and minority ethnic kids arrested in England and Wales in 2016. They comprise more than a... More
60% of kids referred for mental healthcare in England sent home without treatment
A new report has revealed that the majority of children who are referred for specialist mental healthcare in England are being denied the treatment they need. More
Quizzing primary school girls on hijabs is ‘institutional Islamophobia’
A move to ask Muslim girls in British primary schools why they wear hijabs has been branded institutional Islamophobia. “When are we going to be accepted as British... with the... More
Crocodiles, pythons and militias: South Sudan's children risk death for school
Martha’s fear grows each morning as her toes touch the cold and muddy water of the swamp in a remote part of South Sudan. Yet she steps confidently into the chest-deep marsh, her... More
Fathers’ depression affects kids’ depression, too
Fathers who show signs of depression may be more likely to have kids who show signs of depression, especially in their teen years, according to a new study in the United Kingdom and... More
YouTube steps up takedowns as concerns about kids' videos grow
YouTube stepped up enforcement of its guidelines for videos aimed at children, the unit of Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday, responding to criticism that it has failed to... More
Norway's wealth fund, UNICEF form children's rights network
Norway’s $1-trillion sovereign wealth fund and U.N. children’s agency UNICEF have established a network among companies in the garment and footwear industry to help strengthen the... More
Bullied teens twice as likely to bring weapons to school
One in five teens are victims of bullying, and these adolescents are about twice as likely to bring guns and knives to school than peers who aren’t bullied, a U.S. study suggests. More
Stressed out parents less likely to cook homemade meals
On days when parents feel stressed or depressed, kids are less likely to get homemade food for dinner, a U.S. study suggests. Beyond just serving up more fast food and frozen... More
OCD linked to educational underachievement
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), especially those diagnosed before age 18, are less likely to pass compulsory school tests or to go on to higher education compared... More
‘Don’t let adults off the hook, keep raising your voices;’ Kids ‘take over’ UN for World Children’s Day
It’s official, kids have taken over… at least for today – World Children’s Day – celebrated annually on 20 November, which this year marks the twentieth anniversary of the... More
UNICEF urges opportunities for 'forgotten minority' as study reveals bleak prospects for 180 million children
Despite global progress, one in 12 children live in countries with prospects more limited than those of their parents, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported Monday. More
