The principle of the best interests of the child is one of the four general guiding principles on children’s rights (right to non-discrimination, best interests, right to life, survival and development,right to...
Do children belong in schools? Homeschooling in the USA as a social movement
Across the United States of America (U.S.), decades of advocacy campaigns from homeschooling supporters have led to the general deregulation of mandatory school attendance. With varying levels of state scrutiny and administration, parents and carers are now free to...
Incorporating mindfulness and meditation into children’s lives
In a world bustling with activity, children, and adults alike, often get caught up in emotional chaos. On that account, the newer generations are realizing the importance of reducing anxiety to lead a more purposeful life. Incorporating mindfulness into homes and...
The social integration of unaccompanied minors in Spain – main challenges and solutions
Spain receives a great number of unaccompanied minors due to its geographical situation. However, many of these minors do not fully integrate into society before turning eighteen years old, which is extremely important because they are no longer under the guardianship...
Positive effects of yoga on children’s mental and physical health
Just like adults, children’s ability to relax has a significant impact on their cognitive and metacognitive development. This state of balance is not an innate skill, but instead can be learned through regular practice and exercise. By engaging in relaxation...
Improving children’s well-being through the Montessori education models
The first Montessori school opened its door to students more than 115 years ago in Rome, Italy. What makes Montessori different from other educational methods, is its focus on both the mental and physical development of a child. Rather than imposing strict classroom...
Education barriers faced by young mothers in Africa
Africa is one of the continents with the most alarming numbers of adolescent pregnancies in the world (UNFPA, 2022). While many of those pregnancies happen in child marriages, which is another issue that many countries across Africa are not addressing successfully,...
How can SDG4 improve children’s right to education?
Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in 2015, children’s rights have always been seen as separate tools which are not explicitly mentioned in the SDGs. But is it really so? The example of children’s right to education and SDG4 offers the chance to look into the...
Roma children’s discrimination in education
Roma children are discriminated against twice because of their affiliation to two marginalised groups: children and Roma. As members of the Roma community, they are subject to systematic discriminatory practices and policies across Europe, which affect them by the...
The importance of children’s right to education in armed conflicts
In armed conflicts, education is frequently not considered to be as important as other rights and it is often overlooked. Nevertheless, education in these situations is vital for every child since it provides them with much more than the right to learn. It is of major...