A survey by Atelier of Minds highlights that Indonesian parents often spot signs of neurodivergence first, underscoring the need for clearer pathways from recognition to support amidst rising awareness and diverse support needs for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and…
Research reveals that adolescents’ impulsive reactions stem from brain development delays, emphasising the importance of regulation over correction and practical tools like DBT techniques to manage outbursts effectively. Teenagers who snap, slam doors or shut down are often not being…
A growing movement challenges traditional views of neurological conditions like autism, ADHD and dyslexia, emphasising environment and support over correction, and promoting a more inclusive understanding of human cognition. The neurodiversity paradigm offers a simple but consequential shift in how…
As the new school year starts, experts highlight simple routines and organisation strategies to strengthen children’s executive functioning skills, crucial for academic success and independence, especially amidst increased classroom demands. As the new school year begins, the return to classrooms…
Despite evidence showing children with learning disabilities are significantly more likely to suffer from serious vision problems, thousands in Britain miss out on crucial sight tests, prompting calls for systemic change in eye care services for vulnerable pupils. Thousands of…
Recent shifts in parenting practices reflect a move away from traditional discipline towards fostering autonomy, consent, and individualised care, driven by new research and changing societal values. Parents rarely announce that they are abandoning old rules. More often, the change…
A recent study explores how clinicians’ prior therapeutic experience shapes their understanding and adoption of mentalisation-based therapy in UK child and family services, highlighting the importance of integrating existing knowledge into new evidence-based practices. Mentalisation-based therapy is becoming more prominent…
New parents often mistake strict routines and comparisons for progress, but experts emphasise responsive care and recognising the baby’s signals as key to healthy development in the first year. The hardest mistake many new parents make in a baby’s first…
A recent review underscores the need for a biopsychosocial and contextual perspective on adolescent sleep, exposing its links to mental health, trauma, and social pressures, and calling for early interventions. Adolescent sleep has become a major public health concern, and…
A recent UK survey reveals significant disparities in training and service provision for therapies addressing selective mutism in children, underscoring the urgent need for national guidance and standardised practices. A new UK survey suggests that while most therapists working with…
Many parents see their protective behaviours as caring, but research reveals that overcontrol can weaken a child’s confidence, motivation and autonomy, with subtle signs emerging in everyday moments. Recognising these habits offers a pathway to healthier parenting that fosters independence…
Children often test household rules when a new babysitter arrives, but experts emphasise that such behaviour reflects curiosity and independence rather than difficulty. Preparation and consistency can ease the process, helping children feel secure and understand boundaries more confidently. Children…
