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Situation Report in English on Ukraine about Coordination and Shelter and Non-Food Items; published on 27 May 2024 by Shelter Cluster and UNHCR

From emotional support to practical assistance, here are some key ways you can support your childs mental wellbeing as they navigate through exams.

Following a school shooting in Vantaa on April 2, 2024, there has been an overwhelming increase in the number of children and parents reaching out for emotional support. Discussion forums specifically designed for children and their parents have been swamped with requests for assistance as they try to navigate their fears and uncertainties. In the wake of the tragedy, over 500 conversations took place in the Apuu-chat service for children, a significant increase from the usual 100 daily interact...

Neither hopefulness nor childhood development can occur in a vacuum. Strong relational bonds matter, too.

Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc released the second edition of its Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI), which highlights how Indian parents are monitoring the online activities of their kids. India has topped the digital well-being chart for the second year in a row, showcasing a robust culture of trust between teenagers and their parents. Learn more about the findings from the Digital Well-Being Index and India's position on the chart.

To conduct the study, the researchers rolled out an online survey that was completed by 645 parents of children aged between 5 and 12 years old.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to take into consideration a parent's affirmation for a child's gender identity when making decisions in custody cases.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to take into consideration a parent's affirmation for a child's gender identity when making decisions in custody cases.

Early treatment of childhood obesity yields lasting positive outcomes, reducing obesity levels and improving metabolic health.

Researchers suggest early treatment of obesity in children is effective in the short and long term after following 170 children for six years.