International Journal of Children

Disruptive behaviour in elementary schools can interfere with teaching, learning, classroom management, peer relationships and the overall school environment. Students who display persistent disruptive behaviours require carefully planned interventions that address behavioural needs while maintaining their dignity and opportunities for positive participation. The present case study examined the effectiveness of selected behaviour control strategies in reducing disruptive behaviour in a ten-year-old Grade V student who demonstrated persistent difficulties across multiple school settings. The study was conducted over one academic semester using systematic classroom observation, teacher behavioural checklists, anecdotal records, school records, staff meetings, interviews with parents and school personnel, and direct observation by the researcher.

Introduction: The impact of Cerebral Palsy (CP) on motor function hinders a child’s ability to engage in physical and recreational activities, including sports. Particularly, physiotherapy practices within the educational setting have emerged as a therapy modality that aims at the promotion of motor skills, physical conditioning, and social interaction of children with CP. The objective of my study was to determine the level of effectiveness of these interventions in relation to increased sports participation and performance among children with CP in the school setting.

Poliomyelitis (polio), although it has been eradicated over the decades, continues to be a major problem of public health in Nigeria. Polio vaccination is the best way to counteract the transmission of poliovirus, although differences in knowledge and attitude to polio vaccination between rural and urban families are present and especially in Northeast Nigeria. This paper explores such differences, evaluates their impact on the knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance of polio vaccinations, based on the household location.

From the perspective of human development, childhood is regarded as a highly sensitive and multidimensional phase that plays a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of human life. During childhood, children undergo rapid growth across their mental, social, psychological, and physical domains. Currently, the mental, physical, and social well-being—as well as the overall health—of children remains a grave challenge for the entire world. An increase in nutritional and health-related problems among children is being observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The present paper deals with to understand the media forms of television and digital media as an influential agent of socialisation in contemporary society, especially among the children. The increasing accessibility of television and digital media, especially in the rural society of Punjab, have greatly impacted the patterns of childhood socialisation, cultural norms, religious practices, attitudes, and routine behaviour. During the study it is found that television continues to occupy a central place in children’s everyday life especially in the village society in Punjab, despite the growth of digital media technologies.

Child vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing life-threatening diseases and ensuring long-term public health. Despite the availability of structured immunization programs, many children miss scheduled vaccinations due to lack of awareness, busy lifestyles of parents and absence of effective reminder systems. This research paper presents NeoVax, a smart and user-friendly child vaccination reminder and management system designed to address these challenges using digital technology.