Emerging understanding of eating disorders emphasises the importance of early, personalised intervention, recognising their complex roots and diverse symptoms, to improve recovery outcomes. Eating disorders are often mistaken for vanity or a simple wish to be thinner, but the reality…
A Catalan school’s dialogue-driven model helps children as young as three identify and address non-physical harmful behaviours, fostering respect and prosocial conduct from an early age. Teachers and families in a Catalan school say a conflict-resolution model built on dialogue…
With many children reluctant to join team sports, experts suggest embracing a variety of enjoyable activities like dancing, cycling, and outdoor play to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. Not every child takes to team sports, and that is not a…
Experts emphasise that children’s need for affection remains vital even as they seek independence, with balanced parenting combining warmth, clear boundaries, and exemplary behaviour to foster resilience and secure development. Children do not stop needing affection, even when they start…
A revision of the International Dyslexia Association’s definition, led by Texas A&M scholar R. Malatesha Joshi, introduces significant changes including the removal of IQ testing reliance and increased focus on early intervention, inspired by global research developments. A Texas A&M…
Recent research from Stanford University uncovers neural and behavioural variations in children with dyscalculia, suggesting personalised support may be essential for effective maths learning. Children who struggle persistently with maths may be showing more than a gap in classroom practice,…
A recent reflection on youth sports highlights the importance of teaching children how to handle disappointment and setbacks, fostering resilience and good sportsmanship rather than just focusing on winning or losing. Youth sports can expose children to more than drills,…
Parents can gain insights into their toddler’s language comprehension through a straightforward test suggested by speech therapists, highlighting the challenges young children face in grasping negative concepts like ‘not’ and ‘don’t’. Parents who are baffled by a toddler who seems…
New research from the Australian National University highlights the far-reaching impacts of risky parental gambling, revealing links to poorer health, emotional wellbeing and school engagement among children, and urging a shift towards viewing gambling harm as a public health issue.…
Experts urge parents to foster open dialogue with teens about digital risks, shifting focus from strict controls to building judgement and trust in the digital age. Talking to teenagers about online safety is rarely easy, but it has become harder…
Understanding the reasons behind teenagers’ resistance to advice can help parents foster trust and openness, with strategies centred on active listening, autonomy, and respectful response techniques. Parents often assume a teenager who rejects advice is refusing help. More often, the…
A new study indicates children as young as five display partisan behaviour rooted in early social cues, raising questions about the origins of political loyalty and potential ways to reduce bias. With Election Day 2026 approaching, a new psychology study…
