The Journal · 10 articles
Kids & Family
Active play, family meals and calmer bedtimes for under-5s.
A Bedtime Routine for Toddlers That Actually Works
A study of more than 10,000 families found a consistent bedtime routine was linked to better sleep — and more nights meant better results. Here's a simple one.
How Much Sleep Do Toddlers and Preschoolers Need?
Recommended hours from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sample schedules with naps, and signs your child isn't getting enough.
Added Sugar and Under-5s: The Simple Rules
The American Heart Association recommends no added sugar under 2 and under 25 g a day from age 2. What that means in real food.
Screen Time Under 5: What the Guidelines and Research Say
No screens under 2, an hour or less for 2–4-year-olds. Why the limits exist, what a large study found, and practical ways to make it work.
Outdoor Play Ideas for Ages 1–5
Parks, gardens, beaches and pavements — simple outdoor games that build balance, coordination and confidence, plus a weekly plan.
Why Family Meals Matter (Even 3 a Week)
A meta-analysis of 17 studies and more than 180,000 children linked three or more shared meals a week with healthier eating. How to make it happen.
15 Indoor Active Games for Rainy Days (Ages 1–5)
No garden, bad weather, small flat? These games get toddlers and preschoolers moving indoors with things you already own.
Picky Eaters: How to Help Young Children Like Vegetables
A randomised trial with 2–6-year-olds found that a tiny daily taste of a disliked vegetable worked. Here's the method, step by step.
How Active Should Toddlers and Preschoolers Be?
Three hours a day sounds like a lot — until you see what counts. The early-years movement guidelines, explained simply, with ideas for every age.
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