Research highlights how supporting a child through eating disorder treatment can disrupt caregivers’ routines, mental health and everyday roles, pointing to the need for more family-focused care. Parents and other caregivers supporting a child through treatment for an eating disorder…
The education writer argues that children need collaboration and unconditional acceptance, rather than control-based discipline, to develop autonomy and moral judgement. At a time when parenting advice is saturated with systems, techniques and quick fixes, Alfie Kohn is offering a…
More than 1 in 10 adolescents who screened positive for suicide risk in an emergency department attempted suicide within three months, with hopelessness, recent attempts and weak social ties among the warning signs. A new analysis of adolescents who screened…
From approved-contact family apps to tightly managed communities, parents should match a service to a child’s age, purpose and exposure to strangers. There is no single safe messaging or community app for every child, and the best choice depends less…
Analysis of Norwegian families found no convincing evidence that parents’ genes shape ADHD traits indirectly through the home environment at ages five and eight. A large family study suggests that by mid-childhood, a child’s own genetic make-up may matter more…
Persistent struggles with reading, writing or maths may warrant targeted support or an educational evaluation, even when a child is not failing classes. The first weeks of school often expose the difference between a short-lived adjustment and a deeper learning…
Families caring for medically complex children are creating their own solutions to faulty equipment, missing supplies and daily safety risks, researchers say, highlighting the need for better support from clinical teams. Parents caring for medically complex children often become problem-solvers…
Specific praise, supportive responses to mistakes and adults modelling persistence can help children see ability as something that develops through practice. Children who repeatedly tell themselves, “I’m so bad at math” or “I’ll never learn this” may be showing a…
Experts say stepping in too quickly, giving in to avoid conflict and removing every frustration can prevent children from developing independence, persistence and consideration for others. Many parents recognise the scene: a child who wants the blue cup, not the…
A review of 29 studies involving more than 2,500 families found that reassurance, practical advice and emotional support can ease parents’ stress and anxiety when babies cry excessively. Excessive infant crying is often framed as a baby problem, but new…
From preparing school bags the night before to using timers for screen time, Austrian ADHD trainer Anna-Maria Sanders recommends practical routines that make everyday transitions calmer. Families raising a child with ADHD often discover that the hardest part of the…
Repeated shouting often follows a recognisable daily pattern, and identifying the trigger could help parents replace an automatic reaction with a calmer response. Many parents beat themselves up after raising their voice, but repeated blow-ups often follow a familiar rhythm…
