A recent Italian study following over 5,200 pupils indicates that children who start using social media early tend to perform worse in core subjects, highlighting the impact of device ‘pervasiveness’ on academic outcomes. A long-running argument over when children should…
Child-development experts emphasise that responding to children’s feelings with calm attention fosters better emotional regulation and long-term well-being, challenging traditional discipline methods. Parents often focus first on behaviour: the tantrum, the tone, the slammed door. But child-development experts say what…
A new study suggests tailored interventions, focusing on parental self-efficacy, may improve outcomes for adolescents with anorexia nervosa who show slow weight gain early in treatment, challenging one-size-fits-all approaches. Family-based treatment remains the leading psychological approach for adolescents with anorexia…
Research conducted on 756 middle school students reveals that negative emotional coping strategies, such as self-blame and rumination, significantly increase impulsivity, offering new avenues for prevention programmes in schools. A study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests that negative ways…
A long-term Scottish study finds no consistent link between children’s screen use and emotional or social difficulties, highlighting the importance of family context over screen time limits. A Scottish study following children from age five into adolescence suggests that screen…
Children exposed to domestic and family violence often display behavioural signs that reflect distress, requiring recognising the varied impacts across ages and the importance of supportive intervention. Children who live with domestic and family violence often show distress in behaviour…
Expert advice emphasises the importance of recognising behavioural signs and the emotional context in addressing problematic gaming among teens, encouraging open family conversations over punitive measures. For many teenagers, gaming is a harmless way to unwind, compete with friends and…
A recent analysis indicates that nearly half of narcissistic traits may be inherited, challenging long-held views that upbringing is the primary influence. Experts emphasise that both biology and environment shape narcissism, with implications for parenting and mental health understanding. A…
Innovative approaches like task variation, flexible environments, and body doubling are transforming homework success for children with ADHD, emphasising manageable chunks and strategic breaks over rigid routines. For children and teenagers with ADHD, homework often goes better when it feels…
Szél Dávid highlights how reframing daily battles over medicines and routines can transform stress into cooperation, echoing psychological techniques to approach conflicts more constructively. Szél Dávid uses a familiar parenting battle over medicines, coughing fits and morning routines to explain…
Research shows that how teachers enforce school phone rules in public impacts student trust, disciplinary incidents, and long-term classroom dynamics, highlighting the importance of consistent, respectful authority. The first real test of a school phone policy is not the rule…
In busy family life, weighted plush toys can provide a gentle, grounding touch to help children transition between activities and manage emotional moments, offering a simple yet effective calming aid. In family life, the hardest moments often arrive in ordinary…
