In a blog for parents and guardians, Rufaro Ndokera, a children’s intensive care doctor who is also a mother, discusses things to consider when making decisions for children and young people.

Sharing health evidence you can trust
In a blog for parents and guardians, Rufaro Ndokera, a children’s intensive care doctor who is also a mother, discusses things to consider when making decisions for children and young people.
We can learn about communication with young people in hospital from the mums of two young patients, who share their stories here, and we look at research and resources.
Lynda Ware looks at evidence and practice for different treatments for wrist fractures in children.
After her son was diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Genna White became a Speech and Language Therapist to help families like her own. In this blog, Genna reflects on what DLD is and what she’d like parents, healthcare workers, and others working with children to know.
Salma Ahmad and Catherine Suttle address some questions about whether long-sighted children need to wear glasses, with the help of recent Cochrane evidence.
Siobhan McCormack looks at the latest Cochrane evidence on MMR vaccination and at guidance on vaccination during the COVID19 pandemic.
Siobhan McCormack blogs Cochrane evidence on treatments for idiopathic toe walking
John Lawrenson blogs about the latest Cochrane evidence on interventions for controlling myopia in children and asks ‘What is the most effective treatment?’
A blog on how Cochrane Common Mental Disorders and the Mental Health Foundation and working in partnership.
A blog about Cochrane evidence on treating anxiety and depression in children with long-term physical conditions.
Sarah Chapman reflects on a tweetchat on how best to illustrate mental health topics when sharing evidence.
Researchers from Cochrane Common Mental Disorders blog about the need for youth input in work to prevent suicide and self-harm young people.