LGUs told to scale up interventions for children’s 1st 1,000 days

Massachusetts emerges as a national leader in child care access, but accessibility issues remain

Funding for the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care increased by 125 percent between 2020 and 2025, helping support providers and expand capacity.

KD wants to legislate maximum 12 children in preschool groups

KD wants to legislate maximum 12 children in preschool groups

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25

Fadhlina: Advocacy on Child Act, Anti-Bullying Act to be rolled out in schools

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Advocacy programmes on the Child Act 2001, the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 and...

200 Kharkiv Children Join ‘Carpathian Change’ Recovery Program

Two hundred children of Kharkiv region servicemen, police officers, and rescuers took part in the “Carpathian Change” recovery project this year, with more than 70 reporting reduced anxiety afterward.

Lagos launches ‘Snacks for Thought’ programme to improve pupils’ learning

The Lagos State Government has launched the pilot phase of the Adopt-A-School PBAT Feeds Programme, tagged “Snacks for Thought,” aimed at improving pupils’ nutrition, boosting learning outcomes and encouraging greater private sector participation in public primary education. A statement by the Lagos State Government said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu flagged off the initiative at the Lagos [] Lagos launches ‘Snacks for Thought’ programme to improve pupils’ learning

UL research shows link between music and recovery from brain injury

NEW University of Limerick research has found that collaborative sessions combining music therapy with speech and language therapy can support meaningful communication gains in young children recovering from acquired brain injuries. The study, led by UL’s Health Research Institute, explored how children aged between two and six responded to a joint music therapy and speech [] The post UL research shows link between music and recovery from brain injury appeared first on Limerick Post.

The Star Academy Widens Autism Support Across South Africa This Winter

How ABA-based early intervention reaches children from Johannesburg to Cape Town during the mid-year term. The Star Academy, a South African provider of Autism support for children on the spectrum, has entered the second half of 2026 with a renewed focus on early intervention for families across the country. As the mid-year school term settles in through []

Ultra-processed foods in early childhood linked to smaller brain regions, study finds

(NaturalNews) Ultra-processed food intake in toddlers is linked to smaller brain volumes by age 6. Every 10 percent increase in consumption correlated with r...

World Drug Day: Bel-Aqua Foundation donates GH¢120,000 to NACOC to combat drug abuse in SHSs

The Bel-Aqua Care Foundation has donated GH¢120,000 to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to support the training of approximately 800 counsellors in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana's 16 regions as part of activities marking World Drug Day.

School Bells and Warning Signals: Teaching your kids to listen to their gut early

BACK-TO-SCHOOL season often brings changes in routine, environment, and diet—making it a time when children’s digestive comfort can be more easily disrupted. Parents are usually quick to track grades, behavior,

Children's Minister defends handling of Gloriavale child safety concerns

Action to address child safety concerns at Gloriavale Christian community was already underway when the Education Review Office formally raised them in writing, Karen Chhour says.

Parents Say One Daycare Decision Cost Their Baby Her Life

A routine day at daycare turned into a nightmare after police say a teen fatally attacked a 4-month-old infant.

First aid lessons: Students in primary schools learn life-saving skills

Children across Luxembourg are learning first aid skills that could save lives, with studies showing that widespread training for adolescents could prevent over 100,000 deaths annually in Europe.

Consultation launched to develop new standards for CAMHS

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has launched a six-week public consultation to develop standards in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

What Does It Really Cost To Plan Summer Care for Kids? These Moms Show Us the Receipts

Every year, parents — usually mothers — toil months in advance of the summer break to sign kids up for camps, book nannies, fly grandparents out to help or sort out a medley of arrangements and schedules. Planning can start as far as a year in advance. After signing her kids up for all their []

« Un livre acheté, un enfant soutenu » : le Centre Raby et les Enfants se mobilise autour d’une campagne de solidarité nationale

Le Centre Raby et les Enfants a officiellement lancé, dans la soirée du samedi 20 juin 2026, sa campagne nationale de solidarité en faveur des enfants de Guinée. Placée sous le slogan « Un livre acheté, un enfant soutenu », cette initiative vise à mobiliser les citoyens, les partenaires et les acteurs du développement autour [] The post « Un livre acheté, un enfant soutenu » : le Centre Raby et les Enfants se mobilise autour d’une campagne de solidarité nationale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

KP Govt, UNICEF strengthen partnership to advance child protection initiatives

KP Govt, UNICEF strengthen partnership to advance child protection initiatives

UNICEF, Northwest States Plan Five-Year Child Programme

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the governments of Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states have begun consultations to develop the 2028–2032 Federal Government of Nigeria/UNICEF Country Programme aimed at reducing child poverty and strengthening essential social services across the Northwest. The two-day meeting, held at the UNICEF Kano Field Office, brought together senior government [] The post UNICEF, Northwest States Plan Five-Year Child Programme appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Form 144 Guardant Health For: 26 June

Form 144 Guardant Health For: 26 June

Capricorn Foundation commits N$5 million to early childhood development

Capricorn Foundation has committed N5 million to support early childhood development (ECD) over the next three years. Led by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture and the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF), the initiative will support a new fund to strengthen formalised ECD in Namibia. The programme is currently in its design [] The post Capricorn Foundation commits N5 million to early childhood development appeared first on The Namibian.

Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to 10 hours per year. Now some are pushing back

When the federal government introduced supplemental health copayments for asylum seekers and refugee claimants earlier this spring, it also quietly brought in a 10-hour yearly cap on mental health sessions for them, CBC News has learned. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for a reversal since, with limited success.

Laksana intervensi segera murid berisiko – Fadhlina

JOHOR BAHRU: Semua sekolah perlu melaksanakan intervensi segera ke atas pelajar yang dikenal pasti menunjukkan tanda-tanda kesihatan mental bagi memastikan kebajikan dan keselamatan terus terpelihara. Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek berkata, selain peranan pihak sekolah, ibu bapa juga perlu memberi sokongan kepada anak masing-masing dalam mendepani isu berkenaan. “Fakta berbeza untuk setiap kes yang berlaku. Tetapi, ... Read more The post Laksana intervensi segera murid berisiko – Fadhlina appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

General : Mental Health: Schools Urged To Intervene Immediately For At-risk Students - Fadhlina

JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) has urged schools to carry out immediate interventions for students identified as showing signs of mental health issues to ensure their welfare and safety continue to be safeguarded.

$900 babysitter: Why school holiday care is now a burden for parents

$900 babysitter: Why school holiday care is now a burden for parents

More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered potentially avoidable harm’

Over 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.

Find out more as Rotary begins new year with major healthcare investment in Rivers

Rotary Club launched a maternal health intervention across four Rivers PHCs, donating life-saving equipment expected to benefit over 170,000 people.

Victims of forced adoption to get formal apology after years campaigning

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

‘This summit’s theme on supporting healthy and happy childhoods and early years is a priority for my Government,’ the Taoiseach said.

Mitsotakis: “We have transformed the worn-down Penteli Children’s Hospital into a state-of-the-art paediatric hospital”

“More than 150 Health Centers have been fully funded and upgraded through the Recovery Fund,” the PM said, accompanied by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis The post Mitsotakis: “We have transformed the worn-down Penteli Children’s Hospital into a state-of-the-art paediatric hospital” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Why Do Kids Leave Half-Eaten Snacks Everywhere? Experts Explain

A pediatric nutritionist on why kids abandon snacks mid-bite, and the simple strategies that help your family stop wasting so much food.

New PM must tackle long waits for children’s mental health help

Colossal challenge ahead as shocking data reveals more than a million children have active referrals The post New PM must tackle long waits for children’s mental health help first appeared on Schools Week.

House passes KIDS Act, advancing child online safety legislation

The House passed the KIDS Act, which included a watered-down version of the Kids Online Safety Act.

The app store is the enforcement mechanism kids’ safety needs

The House just passed the KIDS Act, and they managed to strip out the one provision that actually mattered. Duty of care is gone. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the two senators who spent four years building the Kids Online Safety Act, are now calling the House’s own bill dead on arrival. []