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How to stay connected with your child when you travel for work
If your work requires you to travel between cities or countries, you may find yourself tired all the time, jet-lagged or just too drained to interact with your child after the... More
Younger siblings with older brothers more likely to be bullied
That younger siblings are most likely to experience bullying within a family, and the eldest is most likely to do the bullying may not come as a surprise to those who grew up in... More
Not a single child spared the ‘mind-boggling violence’ of Yemen's war
Four years of “mind-boggling violence” in Yemen “has not spared a single child”, a top UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) official said on Monday, on the eve of a pledging conference in... More
Country origin ‘best predictor of outcome’ for children with cancer, UN experts say
Each year, an estimated 215 000 cancers are diagnosed in children under-15, and about 85 000 cancers in those aged 15–19 years, the cancer research agency of the World Health... More
UN agencies call for action to bolster rights of Europe’s stateless children
United Nations agencies are calling on States and regional organizations across Europe to take urgent action to ensure that thousands of currently stateless children are given the... More
War kills over 100,000 babies a year: Save the Children
At least 100,000 babies die every year because of armed conflict and its impact, from hunger to denial of aid, Save the Children International said Friday. In the 10 worst-hit... More
Dating danger: Child sex exploitation on Tinder sparks outrage, but who’s to blame?
The UK government has asked Tinder and Grindr what they’re doing to prevent child exploitation on their hook-up apps. But who is ultimately responsible for keeping children off... More
Teen cannabis use linked to higher risk of adolescent depression
Teenagers who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts as young adults and should be made aware of those risks by parents and doctors,... More
Delayed newborn baths tied to higher breastfeeding rates
Newborns who don’t get baths right away may be more likely to be exclusively breastfed than infants who get whisked away to be washed soon after delivery, a U.S. study suggests. More
Nearly 1,000 Madagascar children dead of measles since October: WHO
At least 922 children and young adults have died of measles in Madagascar since October, despite a huge emergency vaccination program, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on... More
Asthma classes in school may help reduce attacks
School-age children with asthma who receive education on managing the condition may have fewer attacks, emergency room visits and hospitalizations than those who don’t get such... More
Global count finds cases of child soldiers more than doubling
The number of child soldiers, especially girls, found being recruited around the world has risen dramatically in recent years, as armed conflicts that target children have... More
UN guidelines unveiled to prevent rising hearing loss among young smartphone listeners
More than one billion 12 to 35-year-olds, risk irreversible hearing loss from exposure to loud sounds such as music played on their smartphone, UN health experts said on Tuesday,... More
Engaging women and girls in science ‘vital’ for Sustainable Development Goals
Boosting the number of women and girls entering careers involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, UN chief... More
