A Finnish longitudinal study challenges existing concerns by linking increased childhood screen use with improved cognitive processing in adolescence, highlighting the importance of activity quality and gender differences. A Finnish study is adding an unexpected wrinkle to the debate over…
New research indicates that exclusionary discipline such as suspensions and expulsions often exacerbate behavioural issues rather than resolve them, prompting schools to consider restorative and supportive alternatives that foster a more positive learning environment. As schools begin a new term,…
A recent study of 472 US teens across 47 states highlights widespread online harassment and exposure to harmful content, blurring lines between digital and real-world risks. A small study of 472 teenagers across 47 US states suggests that online harm…
Experts highlight practical strategies for fostering honest and safe family conversations, emphasising active listening, timing, and clarity to build stronger relationships and manage conflicts effectively. Families rarely fall apart because people disagree; they struggle when disagreement turns into shouting, silence…
Specialists emphasise the importance of recognising dyslexia symptoms before formal reading begins, highlighting that early diagnosis can significantly improve a child’s educational journey and self-confidence. Recognising dyslexia early can make a major difference to how a child experiences school, specialists…
Experts advocate that fostering balanced eating habits in children hinges on guidance rather than control, emphasising repetition, positive language, and involving children in meal choices to build lasting healthy relationships with food. Teaching children to eat well is less about…
As youth baseball and sports culture evolve, experts warn that developmental pressures, social media scrutiny, and adult reactions can impact children’s mental well-being, turning sports from a growth tool into a source of stress unless balanced with supportive care. A…
A new University of California study suggests that increased video game playing may be associated with slight variations in teenage brain structure, though researchers emphasise no direct harm has been established. A new study has found that teenagers who spend…
As debates over overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis intensify, experts emphasise the importance of precise assessment and personalised treatment in managing ADHD in children and adults. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is often discussed in polarised terms, but the more useful question is not whether…
Educators’ careful observation and practical adjustments can play a crucial role in identifying early signs of emotional distress among students, fostering a healthier school climate and improving academic outcomes. Teachers are often the first to notice when a pupil’s emotional…
Recent evidence shows that online harassment is now affecting how teenagers think, speak, and act outside the digital world, prompting fears among educators and researchers over normalising cruelty and risky behaviour. Cyberbullying is no longer just an online nuisance. It…
New studies challenge longstanding stereotypes about only children, showing that social skills, emotional wellbeing, and family bonds thrive in one-child households when supported by positive parenting and organised social opportunities. Raising an only child can feel like entering unfamiliar territory,…
