Children’s Society: Protect children from modern slavery
The UK Children’s Society is demanding better protection for vulnerable youngsters after a huge rise in suspected cases of child exploitation. It follows the publication of new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which...Read more
Supporting children through the coronavirus pandemic – lessons from the autistic community
During this time of unprecedented change, many children will be feeling the kind of uncertainty, lack of control and anxiety that is normally experienced by a high percentage of autistic children. I am a researcher working...Read more
Lockdown inspires Tallinn city librarians to read ‘remotely’ to children
The coronavirus lockdown is inspiring educators to come up with new ways to keep children’s minds fit and active – none more so than city librarians in the Estonian capital, Tallinn. While public libraries were among...Read more
Five key ‘takeaways’ from Urban95 Festival
Urban communities must themselves demand baby and toddler-friendly cities to help make them a reality, says the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF). That’s just one of five key ‘takeaways’ from the foundation’s recent Urban95 Festival, which...Read more
Dutch cities giving disabled children equal access to outdoor play
Councillors in the Dutch city of Breda are adding their weight to a national campaign to give equal opportunities for outdoor play to children with disabilities. Erwin Hoek, a councillor with the PvdA party, has written...Read more
Coronavirus, kids and schools closures: A public health expert answers four questions
The World Health Organization has declared a coronoavirus pandemic, and more cases have been announced in several states. Public health scholar Aubree Gordon of the University of Michigan explains why schools across the nation are...Read more
COVID-19 (corona virus) – a message to our readers
THE global COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic has resulted in an outpouring of information resources regarding the risks and implications for children and young people. As more and more countries impose strict measures on the movement of...Read more
Under-11s reporting mental health problems to Childline
Under-11s are increasingly calling Childline, the UK’s child counselling help service, with mental health concerns and even suicidal thoughts. This concerning trend is highlighted by the organisation as it launches a new nationwide campaign – KIDS...Read more
COVID-19: new guidance on protecting children and schools
The global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (pandemic), and the virus has spread to many countries and territories. While COVID-19 continues to spread, it...Read more
Dwindling numbers of school-age children in US cities
While the populations of US cities grow, the number of school-age children is dropping as families move out to the suburbs. This matters because a growing body of research shows the strong link between the environment...Read more
New Irish government ‘must prioritise child poverty’
Child and family homelessness in Ireland must be the number one priority for the next Government, says the country’s Children’s Rights Alliance. That’s the overriding message from the organisation’s Report Card 2020, its annual report –...Read more
COVID-19 (Corona) virus – what you need to know regarding children
The United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is providing USD$15 million to help fund global efforts to contain the COVID-19 (Corona) virus. It comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) upgrades the global risk of...Read more
“The world is failing to give children healthy lives”
No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures, says a major new report by over 40 child and adolescent health experts from around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO),...Read more
Experience Tel Aviv ‘through a child’s eyes’
Tel Aviv is the latest city to be shown ‘through the eyes of a child’ thanks to the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF). The foundation’s Urban95 project has showcased several Young Explorers films made by New...Read more