Jesper Vaczy Kragh explores how the concept of child psychopathy evolved from a broad, flexible category in early 20th-century psychiatry to its disappearance today, highlighting shifting social and scientific views on childhood behavioural disorders. Jesper Vaczy Kragh’s account of the…
A contemporary approach to adolescent emotional growth emphasises mindfulness, patience, and practical tools over immediate conversation, supported by organisations like UNICEF, CDC, and NHS. Teenagers often need more than a prompt to “talk about it”. For many young people, the…
A recent case report underscores the complexity of diagnosing autism in adolescents presenting with functional neurological symptoms, emphasising the importance of thorough developmental history and caution in self-diagnosis, especially amid social media influence. A new case report in Frontiers in…
A new machine-learning approach developed in Shanghai demonstrates high accuracy in recognising Prader-Willi syndrome in newborns through facial analysis, potentially transforming early diagnosis and intervention. Researchers in Shanghai say a machine-learning system could help spot Prader-Willi syndrome in babies far…
Research and child behaviour specialists warn that punishment increases stress and diminishes learning, urging parents to adopt calmer, connection-based approaches for more effective discipline and healthier child growth. Punishment may stop a child in the moment, but it often does…
A new study reveals that the genetic influences on social behaviour vary significantly with age, setting, and reporter, challenging previous one-size-fits-all models and highlighting the importance of context in genetic research. Scientists have found that the genetics of social behaviour…
New findings suggest that children with ADHD are more motivated by prompt rewards rather than distant incentives, offering insights into tailored parenting strategies and educational support. Children with ADHD may respond more strongly to a reward when it arrives than…
Parents in Russia increasingly hide neurodevelopmental diagnoses from schools, risking inadequate support for children with autism and ADHD as systemic barriers and social stigma persist, despite recognition of the importance of early intervention and inclusive education. Parents in Russia are…
An expert emphasises that fostering hope and emotional safety in children through civilised co-parenting can bolster resilience, emphasising the importance of love, stability, and honest communication between separated parents. For co-parents trying to raise resilient children, hope is not an…
A personal essay highlights how the way parents respond after conflict, particularly anger, shapes children’s emotional resilience and attachment, emphasizing repair over perfection. One sharp moment in a supermarket can expose something larger than the broken item on the floor.…
A new study from the University of Adelaide highlights the subtle signs of online grooming, urging parents to be alert to early, seemingly harmless interactions that may lead to exploitation among children aged 10 to 17 in Australia. Australian parents…
New research highlights the importance of adaptable teaching strategies in children’s ministries to support children with ADHD, promoting inclusion, engagement, and dignity through personalised approaches. Children with ADHD can bring energy, creativity and spontaneity to a church setting, but they…
