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How Constructive Play Builds Your Child's Love of Learning
New research shows that structured building and creative play activities can transform your nursery child's fleeting curiosity into genuine, lasting interest in learning. A 12-week study found children who engaged in constructive play significantly improved their ability to focus, persist with challenges, and develop their own learning strategies.
Source: Frontiers in Education
Children with Disabilities Face 5 Times Higher Mortality Risk: What Singapore Parents Need to Know
A major global study reveals that children with disabilities are significantly more likely to die from preventable causes compared to their peers. The findings underscore urgent gaps in healthcare access and support for disabled children in many countries, including parts of Asia.
Source: PLOS Medicine
Can AI Help Detect Teen Mental Health Issues Early? What Singapore Parents Need to Know
A major review of AI tools designed to support adolescent mental health shows promise but reveals significant gaps in evidence, particularly for Asian and diverse populations. Experts warn that while AI chatbots and screening tools are exciting, human-guided therapy remains the gold standard—and safeguards for young users need urgent strengthening.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
When Families Struggle to Put Food on the Table: How Food Insecurity Affects Children's Health
New research shows that when families can't reliably afford healthy food, children are more likely to gain excess weight and miss out on fruits and vegetables. Singapore parents should know: food insecurity isn't just about hunger—it's about the quality of food children eat.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Can Music Programs Really Boost Your Child's Happiness? What Korean Research Reveals
A new study shows that group music programs focused on caring relationships can significantly improve children's self-esteem, friendships, and happiness. The benefits lasted even two weeks after the program ended.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
What Hospital Data from COVID Lockdowns Reveals About Respiratory Infections in Children
A hospital study of 62 children shows that severe respiratory infections were uncommon during pandemic restrictions, with most cases remaining mild. The research highlights which warning signs parents should watch for to catch more serious cases early.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
How Long Does It Take for Malnourished Children to Recover? What Research From Ethiopia Tells Us
A new study shows that children with severe malnutrition can recover in about 7 weeks with proper outpatient treatment, but several factors—like distance to health clinics and co-infections—significantly affect recovery speed. Understanding these factors helps parents and healthcare providers in Singapore and across Asia prioritise nutrition and early medical care.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
A New Tool to Help Children Tell Us What They Think About Their Neighbourhoods
Researchers in Italy have validated a simple questionnaire that lets primary school children evaluate the quality of the places where they live and play. This tool could help parents and educators better understand what children think about their communities.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
How Respiratory Support Affects Feeding in Premature Babies: What Singapore Parents Need to Know
A new study reveals that the type and duration of breathing support given to very premature babies can significantly impact when they're ready to feed normally. Understanding this connection helps parents and doctors make better decisions about their baby's care in the NICU.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Why Your Teen's Voice Matters in Medical Research – Especially for Rare Diseases
A new international study shows that young people living with rare diseases are rarely included as genuine partners in research that affects them. Experts have created practical guidance to help researchers meaningfully involve teens and young adults in ways that respect their growing independence and unique insights.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Could Your Child's Allergies Be Linked to ADHD? What New Research Reveals
Scientists have discovered that children with allergic rhinitis who also have certain nutritional deficiencies and severe allergic inflammation are at much higher risk of ADHD. A new predictive tool could help doctors identify and support these children earlier.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Did COVID-19 Lockdowns Affect Your Child's Emotional Development? What Research from Russia Reveals
A new study shows that children who experienced strict lockdowns had slower emotional development compared to those who didn't, suggesting that time with people beyond the immediate family matters more than we thought. For Singapore families, this research highlights why social connections during early childhood are crucial for helping children understand and manage their emotions.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology