As calls grow for greater public awareness, specialists warn that rushed assessments and persistent myths can leave children with the wrong support. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has become one of the most talked-about behavioural and learning conditions in schools…
Respectful language, better timing and a willingness to apologise can help stepdads turn recurring household conflict into stronger relationships and greater trust. Resolving tensions in a blended family is less about avoiding disagreement than about handling it well. As the…
A review of 19 studies involving nearly 16 million people found higher rates of suicide, injury and natural-cause deaths among those with ADHD, while early evidence suggested medication may lower the risk. A large review of research has found that…
Persistent handwriting difficulties, slow written work and exhaustion can signal more than reluctance. Screening may help parents identify patterns, but professional assessment is needed before support is put in place. Some children resist writing from time to time, and that…
ADHD does not usually worsen in a straight biological decline, but major life transitions can strip away the structure that helps people manage it. It is easy to mistake a worsening calendar for a worsening brain. When reminders pile up,…
Psychologist Yulia Savicheva says excessive gadget use and a lack of open conversation can blur the line between online behaviour and real life, intensifying emotional and behavioural problems. Psychologist Yulia Savicheva says two common pressures can make children more aggressive:…
Some children who seem emotionally overwhelmed may need practical help with planning, transitions and task management before repeated conversations about their feelings. For anxious students, more time spent talking about feelings is not always the answer. In a video posted…
Longitudinal research in Brazil suggests sustained bullying is linked to more negative self-portrayals in teenagers, while coping skills may help protect self-esteem. Adolescence is meant to be a period of identity formation, yet for many young people it is also…
From sensory sensitivities and masking to ADHD overlap and high ability, the wide range of autistic profiles is reshaping how diagnosis and support are understood. Children on the autism spectrum can look remarkably different from one another, even when they…
Persistent refusal and arguments are not always simple acts of disobedience. Clinicians explain how anxiety, exhaustion and unmet needs can look like defiance, and when behaviour may indicate Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Parents often experience oppositional behaviour as a daily flashpoint:…
Health records suggest girls with ADHD were about 70% more likely to have an STI or unwanted pregnancy before 20, highlighting the need to include sexual health support in routine care. A Swedish study has found that girls with attention…
A study of 1,162 Chinese high school students found that negative affect explained most of the link between peer victimisation and problematic internet use, while teacher support offered only modest protection. A study of Chinese high school students suggests that…
