‘Outrageous’: expert slams White House for denying school meals’ link to learning
Author of groundbreaking study of school meals’ impact on class achievement said proposed cuts to programs reflects ‘lack of knowledge or … dishonesty’
‘I’ll go to school on two and a half hours’ sleep’: why British children aren’t sleeping
Doctors are reporting a dramatic increase in children with sleep disorders, which affect their physical and mental health. Why? Plus expert tips on a good night’s rest
Children’s sugar intake equals five doughnuts a day, campaigners say
Obesity Health Alliance calls for food and drink makers to cut ‘hidden’ sugar to curb dangerous obesity among young people
How much screen time should I let my teenager have?
A new study says that up to six hours a day is perfectly normal, and unlikely to do any harm – as long as your child is doing fine at school and getting enough exercise
By ignoring sex education, ministers are risking children’s safety
Lessons at school can protect children from online threats, but politicians would rather bury their heads in the sand
Sugar is the ‘alcohol of the child’, yet we let it dominate the breakfast table
With kids consuming half their sugar quota first thing, it’s no wonder they’re getting diabetes and liver disease. We have to fight corporate interests
Children consume half of daily sugar quota at breakfast – study
Public Health England launches barcode app after finding that under-10s consume three times the recommended limit
Having a baby? Don’t be brave – take the drugs
There’s no point in false machismo when giving birth when pain relief is so close to hand
Half of adult women in Brazil put off pregnancy by Zika virus – survey
Fifty-six per cent of women of reproductive age taking part in research say they are avoiding pregnancy over health concerns
I couldn’t last as a social worker but the children will haunt me forever
Acute stress ended my career but I’m not sorry I tried – and am in awe of the work my colleagues still do