Tag: early childhood
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Excessive Screen Time Damages Toddlers’ Vocabulary: What Parents Should Do
Overview: The Growing Concern About Screen Time and Toddlers Researchers and health authorities are sounding the alarm: excessive screen time can limit a toddler’s vocabulary and overall language development. In the United Kingdom, government officials are preparing to publish guidance for parents on how to manage screen use in children under five. The goal is…
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Judge blocks Trump admin from blocking child care funds for five states
Overview of the ruling A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration cannot immediately block federal money earmarked for child care subsidies and related programs designed to help low-income families and their children in five Democratic-led states. The decision signals a temporary halt to the administration’s attempts to defund or withhold federal assistance…
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New Preschool Curriculum Focuses on Six Learning Areas to Boost Holistic Development
Overview: A New Milestone in Early Childhood Education The Education Ministry has unveiled a refreshed preschool curriculum designed to support holistic development for young learners. Beginning with the current school session, the program centers on six interconnected learning areas, aiming to build a strong foundation for children as they transition into primary education. Education Minister…
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Trump Administration Freezes Childcare Payments to States, Reports Indicate
What happened In a development that could affect thousands of families and childcare providers, reports indicate that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has frozen all childcare payments to states. The information, described by a senior official as provided to ABC News, comes just hours after department officials publicly announced a related funding…
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Too Much Screen Time in Infancy Linked to Anxious Teens and Slower Decision-Making, Singapore Study Finds
Introduction: A Let-Down of Early Screen Habits In an era where screens are almost ubiquitous, parents often use electronic devices to soothe noisy or restless babies. A new study from Singapore challenges this common strategy, suggesting that excessive screen time before age two may have lasting effects on a child’s mental health and cognitive processing…
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Babies and Screen Time: Singapore Study Links Early Exposure to Anxious Teens and Slower Decisions
Overview: The Link Between Early Screen Time and Later Behavior New findings from Singapore highlight a potential long-term consequence of letting very young children spend substantial time in front of electronic screens. Researchers tracked children from infancy and found that those exposed to high levels of screen time before age two tended to experience higher…
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Babies, Screen Time, and the Road to Anxious Teens: What a Singapore Study Reveals
New Findings from a Singapore Study on Early Screen Time Researchers in Singapore have highlighted a potential long-term impact of screen time in infancy. The study examines how excessive exposure to electronic devices before the age of two may be connected to higher levels of anxiety during adolescence and slower decision-making processes. While the findings…
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Sex Offences in Victorian Childcare Centers Tripled in Five Years
Overview: a troubling rise in offences New analyses and regulator briefings have indicated that reported sex offences in Victorian childcare settings more than doubled over a five-year period, culminating in a sharp increase shortly before authorities charged individuals accused of abusing children. While single cases draw headlines, the broader data point to systemic concerns about…
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Melbourne Daycare Rape: Mother Slams Authorities Over Inadequate Response
Outcry Following a Harrowing Case The mother of a girl who was sexually assaulted at a Melbourne daycare has voiced deep frustration with what she sees as a slow and ineffective response from authorities. She argues that the handling of the case exposed enduring gaps in safeguarding systems, accountability, and child-protection practices that leave families…
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Why Registered Childcare Centres Are Closing in KL, Putrajaya and Perak Despite Rising Demand
Rising Demand Meets Rising Challenges Across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Perak, registered childcare centres faced a paradox in the latest year: demand for early childhood care grew, yet the number of operational, registered centres declined. The Department of Statistics Malaysia highlighted a trend where families increasingly sought reliable childcare, spurring conversations about accessibility, affordability, and…