Making the first dental appointment a familiar and positive experience is crucial in preventing future fear, with experts emphasising early visits, honest communication, and child-friendly practices to shape healthier attitudes towards healthcare. Parents often expect a child’s fear of the…
Research suggests small pupil size shifts could offer insights into moment-to-moment attention in children with ADHD, though not yet a standalone diagnostic tool, with medication influencing pupil patterns. A new study in Scientific Reports suggests that tiny shifts in pupil…
Clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan’s enduring ‘1-2-3 Magic’ programme continues to help families manage everyday conflicts with simplicity and consistency, while his work expands into addressing sensory issues like misophonia. Thomas W. Phelan has built a career around one central…
As children return to school, experts recommend setting clear, consistent limits on screen use combined with engaging offline activities and parental modelling to ease the transition from summer routines. After the long summer break, many parents notice the same shift:…
New research reveals that children’s apparent distraction may actually serve an important role in learning and adapting, driven by their developing brains’ preference for broad exploration over quick settlement. Parents know the familiar routine: getting a young child out of…
Expert advice highlights how recognising whining as a communication issue and applying consistent, calm responses can teach children more effective ways to express their needs, reducing frustration for parents. Whining is one of those everyday behaviours that can wear down…
Experts emphasise that toddler tantrums are a normal part of development driven by immature brains under strain. Effective strategies include staying calm, emotion coaching, and establishing routines, which help children learn self-control and cope with big feelings. Toddler tantrums are…
In Hyderabad, young families advocate for a more tolerant view of children’s natural behaviour, confronting the traditional expectation of silent, well-behaved children in public settings amid shifting parenting approaches and societal attitudes. Parents are pushing back against the idea that…
A large study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that cannabis exposure during pregnancy may influence brain connectivity and behavioural outcomes in children, raising concerns about long-term neurodevelopmental effects. A large study in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that cannabis exposure in pregnancy…
Recent research challenges traditional views of white matter as mere signal cables, proposing that the brain’s structural pathways influence thinking and change throughout development, with implications for understanding cognition and mental health. White matter in the human brain may do…
A new study from Ohio State University highlights how children involved with Child Protective Services face higher absenteeism and lower school connectedness, underscoring the need for broader support beyond attendance enforcement. Students who miss school regularly can fall behind quickly,…
As Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) changes across different life stages, parents like Elizabeth face the ongoing challenge of adapting to shifting symptoms and managing an often unpredictable course of the condition. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder rarely stays the same across a lifetime, and…
