Children can mirror the way adults handle frustration, but experts say parents can break the cycle by recognising triggers, repairing after outbursts and seeking support when needed. Parents lose their temper sometimes. A fraught school run, a refusal to buckle…
A Hong Kong social worker says parents should move beyond “When I was your age” and help children develop the critical thinking, adaptability and collaboration needed in a fast-changing world. A recent scene shared by social worker Pan Min Yuk…
Families raising children with ADHD say stigma from relatives and friends can deepen shame, strain relationships and force parents to choose between correcting misconceptions and protecting their peace. For many families, the hardest part of raising a child with attention…
As more people turn to AI for emotional support, psychiatrists warn that agreeable chatbots can reinforce false beliefs and fail to spot symptoms requiring specialist care. Parents, teenagers and adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional support,…
Children can absorb adults’ fear of military escalation through tone, routines and conversations, even when they do not understand the news. Experts explain the warning signs and how families can restore a sense of safety. In homes where adults are…
Research suggests therapies often help by strengthening emotion regulation, prompting calls for families and schools to teach coping skills before distress escalates. A frustrating encounter in a car showroom can reveal how quickly strong feelings take hold. One moment, a…
Alejandro Schujman says adults have mistaken respectful parenting for stepping aside as smartphone use, isolation and online risks reshape family life. Alejandro Schujman says families are facing a quieter crisis than many realise: children are spending more time alone, while…
Research suggests that synchronised positive exchanges between babies and their mothers are linked to changes in heart-rate variability, while infant smiling becomes more interactive during the first year. Positive exchanges with babies may do more than delight parents. They may…
A three-year study of 6,537 students found that each additional daily serving of fruit was associated with lower odds of depressive and anxiety symptoms, while sugary drinks were linked to poorer mental health. A new analysis highlighted by Alsumaria suggests…
Tantrums, regression and anxiety can be normal responses to losing a parent’s undivided attention. Experts share ways to help firstborn children adjust with confidence. Firstborn children can react strongly when a new baby arrives, and that response is often less…
As parents face criticism both for using screens and for raising noisy children, researchers and campaigners say public spaces must make room for the messy process of learning social skills. There is a growing contradiction at the heart of how…
A small German study suggests parental adversity may be linked to children’s externalising symptoms and greater stress at home, while warmth and appreciation appear protective. A new study from Saarland University Hospital in Homburg, Germany, suggests that a parent’s own…
