A study across four Uttarakhand districts estimates that tens of thousands of children could be living with mental health or neurodevelopmental difficulties, while awareness of conditions such as ADHD remains low. A new survey in Uttarakhand suggests that tens of…
Interviews with 24 parents suggest that fears of failing as a caregiver can deepen self-stigma and discourage families from seeking support. Parents of children with mental health problems may carry a burden that extends beyond worry and exhaustion: a sense…
Children aged four to eight may need help repairing arguments, rather than being left to resolve them alone, according to research by psychologist Laurie Kramer. Parents are often told to step back when brothers and sisters quarrel, on the theory…
Many teenagers keep anxiety, low mood and other worries to themselves. Experts say ordinary moments, patient listening and admitting vulnerability can make it easier for them to speak. Many teenagers keep worries to themselves, even when they are struggling with…
A major independent review says people should receive help according to their needs before a formal diagnosis, as rising demand and lengthy waits put England’s mental health system under unsustainable pressure. England’s mental health system is under pressure from rising…
Repeatedly asking adults whether work is correct may reflect anxiety or weak self-monitoring rather than defiance. Clear goals, predictable check-ins and fading prompts can help children judge their own progress with greater confidence. Some children can complete classwork accurately yet…
UK researchers found that deprivation, free school meal eligibility and lower parental education were linked to greater emotional and behavioural difficulties among children and young people with intellectual developmental disabilities. Children with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience mental…
Rigid school discipline policies can turn medication mistakes into exclusion, while children with disabilities face protections many families may not know how to invoke. A child bringing Benadryl to school should not automatically end up on the path to expulsion,…
Visual timetables and checklists can support children with ADHD, but experts warn they will not build independence unless pupils are taught to start, sequence and monitor tasks, with adult prompts gradually reduced. Visual supports are often treated as a quick…
A small Shanghai trial suggests combining movement practice with action observation and mental rehearsal could improve motor skills and processing efficiency in children with developmental coordination disorder. Children with developmental coordination disorder face more than awkwardness on the sports field.…
Rapid weight loss, falling growth percentiles and subtle physical changes may signal an eating disorder even when a child remains within the usual weight range. A child’s weight does not have to fall below the normal range for an eating…
School readiness is about far more than knowing letters and numbers: everyday routines, emotional regulation and persistence can help children make a confident start. Parents often want a simple answer to a complicated question: what does it really mean for…
